Construction Dive
MAY 23, 2024
As summer begins, some states prevent cities from mandating water breaks. Still, there are commonsense practices to protect workers from soaring temperatures.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Proof That Career and Technical Education Programs Are Gaining Popularity csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 10:58 In keeping with a wider national trend, data show an 18% increase in Colorado high schoolers participating in career and technical education programs In a show of optimism for the construction industry and skilled trades, an apprenticeship school in Colorado Springs, Colo., is seeing heightened enrollment numbers following the high school graduation season, KOAA News 5 reports.
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Construction Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Elon Musk reportedly fired the director of infrastructure for the firm’s facility in Austin, Texas. Finding a replacement could prove tough, even as more firms enter the space.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Apprenticeship School in Colorado Sees Enrollment Numbers Increase as CTE Programs Gain Popularity csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 10:58 In keeping with a wider national trend, data show an 18% increase in Colorado high schoolers participating in career and technical education programs In a show of optimism for the construction industry and skilled trades, an apprenticeship school in Colorado Springs, Colo., is seeing heightened enrollment numbers following the high school graduation season, KOAA New
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Construction Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Kinjal Patel will take the reins at the 127-year-old firm after spending nearly two decades with the Australian contractor.
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The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Latest member survey from the Royal Institute of British Architects suggests confidence is returning to the profession.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
Overhead pylons and powerlines are essential for the energy transition as they are the least environmentally impactful and most affordable way of transmitting electricity, according to National Grid. The post National Grid ‘not lattice steel junkies’ but needs above ground transmission infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
The official Grenfell Tower Inquiry will publish its phase 2 report on Wednesday 4th September 2024.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Zillow’s New AI Tool Aims to Promote Fair Housing Practices csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:48 57% of Americans say they still face discrimination despite nondiscriminatory housing laws; this new tool acts as a protective measure With the goal of promoting nondiscriminatory policies in housing, online real-estate marketplace Zillow has released its Fair Housing Classifier.
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The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
The University of Cumbria is looking for a new contractor for its £78m Citadels project after Sir Robert McAlpine pulled out.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Commerce Department Sets Goal of Getting 1M More Women to Join Construction Industry csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 13:11 A new voluntary pledge aims to encourage more organizations to support women in construction As part of its Million Women in Construction initiative, on May 21, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a new call to action to increase women’s participation in the construction industry: the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
Resurfacing a runway in Antarctica required extensive planning to overcome the challenges presented by its extremely remote location. The post Project team overcomes challenges of resurfacing Antarctic runway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Zillow’s New AI Tool Aims to Promote Fair Housing Practices csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:48 57% of Americans say they still face discrimination despite nondiscriminatory housing laws; this new tool acts as a protective measure With the goal of promoting nondiscriminatory policies in housing, online real-estate marketplace Zillow has released its Fair Housing Classifier.
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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.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
A general election has been called for the UK on 4th July 2024.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
While Younger Generations Would Like to Own a Home, Baby Boomers Say They’d Rather Rent in Current Market Conditions csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 12:57 Report shows Boomers enjoy freedoms provided to them by renting versus owning a home Members of Generation Z and Millenials are hoping to become homeowners, with a recent report showing 70% of current renters are worried about not being able to invest in their future due to current housing market conditions.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Demolition work has started for the redevelopment of the former General Hospital site in Newcastle’s West End.
The Pro Builder
MAY 23, 2024
Commerce Department Sets Goal of Getting 1 Million More Women to Join Construction Industry csweeney Thu, 05/23/2024 - 13:11 Gains are being made, but women are still underrepresented in construction. A new voluntary pledge aims to encourage more organizations to support women in the construction industry As part of its Million Women in Construction initiative, on May 21, the U.S.
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The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Building services engineer Tate Consulting has promoted Aaron Stevenson to director of its Belfast office.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
The Met Office has issued 3,808 notifications from its Space Weather Operations Centre (Moswoc) to clients including infrastructure owners since it started sending the alerts in 2014. The post Met Office has issued nearly 4,000 space weather notifications since 2014 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Regional house-builder Harron Homes has appointed James Poynor group managing director following the retirement of Ian Pendlebury after a decade with the business.
Roads Online
MAY 23, 2024
View of the new road bridge at Ferris Road, looking south at Cobblebank Village. Image: Victorian Government. The Victorian Government has released concept designs for two level crossing removals at Melton, in Melbourne’s west with the works set to make the region boom gate free by 2026. All up, these works will deliver level crossing removals for four crossings (at Coburns Road, Exford Road, Ferris Road and Hopkins Road), which is expected to ease congestion for 73,000 vehicles daily.
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The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
There are more and more battery-powered trucks on UK roads but none exactly like this.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
The Labour Party has revealed its intention to merge the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) into a “new, powerful” body to “better support the delivery of major capital projects”, if it comes into power after the General Election. The post Labour plans to merge NIC and IPA into ‘powerful’ new infrastructure delivery body appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
MAY 23, 2024
Civil engineering contractor Kilkern has been appointed to carry out the installation of all underground services at the Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant (LSEP) project in Cheshire.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
John Sisk & Son (Sisk) has commenced steel works on the north stand of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium, having recently been awarded the contract for the £300M expansion job. The post Sisk commences steel works on £300M expansion of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Fleis & VandenBrink
MAY 23, 2024
Michigan communities will soon have to adhere to new rules with significant changes for pedestrian intersection crosswalks, including roundabouts, to maintain compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Pedestrian Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), published last August, provide a more relevant application of accessibility requirements to street settings than the current ADA guidelines.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 23, 2024
National Grid has announced plans to invest £30bn in the UK network over the next five years, doubling its investment from the previous five years. The post National Grid to double investment in UK network to £30bn over next five years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
MAY 23, 2024
Teleo Supervised Autonomy lets operator Max Bogacz run three Teleo-retrofitted ADTs on a Naples jobsite, simultaneously, from a command center 40 miles away.
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