Oklahoma’s $2.5B Disney-sized theme park reportedly fails to launch
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The opening of the American Heartland development in Vinita has been pushed back and two firms have filed liens against the developers.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The opening of the American Heartland development in Vinita has been pushed back and two firms have filed liens against the developers.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Design revealed for replacement of iconic footbridge Watkins Glen, New York – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has revealed the design of a new signature footbridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park. Designed by a team led by the New York-based studios of schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) and Snøhetta , the new Sentry Bridge will replace a historic concrete arch structure with stone veneer cladding created in 1908.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
5,000 tradeswomen gathered in New Orleans for the TWBN Conference, celebrating progress and unity in the trades.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The new regulation will require contractors to adopt strict water management practices, treating the risks of water damage with the same urgency as fire To encourage JCoP adoption, WINT is offering UK customers a complimentary £200,000 Performance Warranty on its technology, backed by HSB/Munich Re, available until the end of 2025 NEW YORK/LONDON — As the UK construction industry braces itself for the new Joint Code of Practice (JCoP) for Escape of Water Prevention and Management , WINT Water
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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Federal funding is buoying overall construction activity, but projects outside the public realm could soon rebound, economists said.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
It will be a year before the controversial 500-acre project designed to incarcerate 1,400 people can begin.
Construction Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Silver Dollar City, a family entertainment staple in the Ozark Mountains of Branson, Missouri, is undertaking an unprecedented $500 million expansion. This historic development, set over the next decade, underscores the park’s commitment to enhancing visitor experiences and solidifying its position as a premier Midwest destination. The expansion includes developing 1,200 acres adjacent to the park… Source The post Silver Dollar City Expansion Brings $500M Investment to Missouri appea
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
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Civil Engineer Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Laboring behind the scenes and out of the limelight, construction cost estimators might legitimately complain that they’re the Rodney Dangerfield of construction companies. “I don’t get no respect,” may be their lament, but they can take heart in this: nowadays they probably deserve a lot more than they get, and it could be on the […] The post Skills You Need to Become a Construction Estimator first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
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Construction News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Nine major construction firms could be missing crucial internal audit functions that are key to identifying financial risks to firms and the industry itself, a leading auditing body has said. Of the top 30 firms in the UK construction sector, nine “may be operating without… The post Audit body flags construction sector risk-check weaknesses appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
IUPAT District Council 6 (DC6) has cemented its status as a leader in construction training by merging technical mastery with a mission to foster community responsibility. Based in Ohio, DC6 not only equips apprentices with hands-on expertise in trades such as painting, glazing, and drywall finishing but also emphasizes leadership development and community service.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Better utilisation of engineering and modelling expertise in advance of the flash floods in eastern Spain over the past week could have reduced the devastation, engineers have told NCE. The post Valencia flooding | Engineering solutions could have saved lives appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The $3.6 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project has become the focal point of a legal dispute over its potential environmental impacts. This significant infrastructure endeavor, vital for improving traffic flow between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, is closely tied to the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). While the project aims to mitigate congestion and… Source The post Brent Spence Bridge: Legal Battle Over $3.6B Project Amid Eco Concerns appeared f
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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Drax has enlisted hydro engineering consultants Cowi and Pini to advance plans for constructing the £500M Cruachan 2, the UK’s first new pumped storage hydro plant in nearly four decades. The post Drax partners with Cowi and Pini for UK’s first pumped storage hydro plant in decades appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). These cutting-edge technologies are addressing some of the most persistent challenges in the field, such as safety concerns, project delays, and cost overruns. From enhancing on-site safety protocols to streamlining project management and design optimization, AI tools are empowering… Source The post Top 8 AI Platforms Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Construction appeare
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Designing public restrooms that are accessible to all is more than just a regulatory requirement—it’s about inclusivity, comfort, and respect. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) authorizes that public facilities provide equal access to individuals with disabilities, and nowhere is this more important than spaces like restrooms. ADA bathroom layouts help architects, facility managers, and business owners create spaces that meet legal standards and foster a welcoming environment.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
An 88-story Beaux-Arts style skyscraper will top out in Manhattan. Photo courtesy Binyan Studios An 88-story Beaux-Arts style skyscraper topped out in Manhattan, designed by design studio Kohn Pedersen Fox. The mixed-use skyscraper will rise 305 m (1,002 ft) and have 100 luxury apartments, residential amenities, office space, and a member’s club. The tower will be clad in a facade of terracotta and enameled metal with expansive, arched windows.
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The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Skanska has signed a contract to build a pair of office blocks in South Molton Street in London’s West End.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Kajima is nearly free of millions of pounds of wind-down provisions associated with its former construction business in the UK. The Japanese firm, which announced its gradual departure from the UK construction market in 2005, spent £6.5m on “onerous commitments” in the UK sector over… The post Kajima close to clearing ‘onerous’ UK construction provisions appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
More than 200 machines from Plantforce Rentals’ fleet are going up for auction later this month.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Network Rail has successfully completed four significant infrastructure projects across the Isle of Sheppey, south London and the rural regions of Kent and East Sussex. The post Network Rail completes infrastructure projects across Kent and East Sussex appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
A new type of safety helmet is coming onto the UK market next year, one that is described as the world’s first with an integrated sensor.
For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Effective construction cost management involves strategic planning, accurate estimation and efficient billing processes.
Procore
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Predicting ACV (annual construction volume) is challenging. The last four years have been particularly difficult, with a global pandemic, rising interest rates and supply chain issues leading to large swings in construction volume everywhere in the industry. Procore is clarifying its deal structures to better accommodate our customers’ needs.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Hord Coplan Macht (HCM), an award-winning integrated architecture, interiors, landscape design, and planning firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Uher, MS, MSE as Director of Sustainability. In his new role, Uher will champion sustainable strategies in the design and operation of high-performance and equitable buildings across the firm.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Modular steel structure providing detour in Wellfleet during the restoration of the Herring River Parsippany, New Jersey – Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today one of its modular steel structures has been installed in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, to provide access during the Herring River Restoration Project.
Equipment World
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The 250, 260, 270 and 270 XE get more lift height, breakout forces, operating capacities, torque and comfort than the D3 series. Take a tour here.
Safti First
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Energy efficient, 2 hour, fire resistive exterior walls with SuperLite II-XLB 120 with Solarban 60 in GPX Architectural Series Framing by SAFTI FIRST. Project Name: The Warehouse at 520 W 20 th Street in NYC. Architect: Morris Adjmi Architects. Glazier: Vision Walls. As architects, you are tasked with balancing creativity with performance and compliance.
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