LA’s I-10 to reopen Tuesday, Newsom says
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The California governor credited around-the-clock work and better-than-expected core sample results for the expedited timeline.
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Stantec to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a leading German infrastructure firm
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY; BOCHUM, GERMANY — TSX, NYSE: STN Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed an agreement to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a 645-person engineering firm headquartered in Bochum, Germany. Founded in 1973, ZETCON has built a reputation as an industry leader in infrastructure planning, inspection, project management, and construction management.
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Ron Tutor to step down as Tutor Perini CEO in 2025
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NOVEMBER 17, 2023
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Russelectric Offers Prime Power Systems
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Automatic operation of on-site power generators to serve a facility’s entire load Hingham, MA – Russelectric , A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, offers its Prime Power Systems, which are used for automatic operation of on-site power generators to serve a facility’s entire load. The Prime Power Systems are used as the primary source of power to a facility.
How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control
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DOE proposes easing environmental reviews for certain storage, solar, transmission projects
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The proposed “categorical exclusions” would speed project reviews, the Department of Energy said Thursday.
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David Cochrane Joins WSP to Lead High Speed Rail Projects
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Cochrane brings comprehensive experience in delivering high-profile transit and transportation infrastructure projects, including senior leadership roles on Europe’s largest infrastructure project, High Speed 2. NEW YORK — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, hired David Cochrane as senior vice president and transportation program director.
Builder Sentiment Is Still Down in November, but Forecast Indicates Improving Conditions
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Builder Sentiment Is Still Down in November, but Forecast Indicates Improving Conditions ibush Fri, 11/17/2023 - 05:42 Mortgage rates approaching 8% earlier in November did little to boost builder confidence, but recent macroeconomic data indicate conditions could improve in the coming months Increasing interest rates since the end of August priced a large number of prospective buyers out of the market, dampening builder views of market conditions in November, according to the National Associati
New ASCE Manual of Practice 156 Provides an Overview of Navigation Channel Sedimentation Issues
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Reston, Va. – ASCE’s newest Manual of Practice, Navigation Channel Sedimentation Solutions , MOP 156, addresses channel sedimentation problems. The book describes navigation channel sedimentation, lists the associated problems, and recommends practices for predicting navigation channel sedimentation responses resulting from those solutions. Inland, estuarine, and coastal navigation channel sedimentation problems can be solved from among seven strategies, including many sustainable solutions.
Liberty Mutual Foundation Awards $75,000 for Home Rebuilding and Community Revitalization
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Liberty Mutual Foundation Awards $75,000 for Home Rebuilding and Community Revitalization ibush Fri, 11/17/2023 - 10:18 The foundation awarded Rebuilding Together Boston the grant money as part of its Housing Stability, Youth and Young Adult Workforce Development program Liberty Mutual Foundation has awarded the local nonprofit Rebuilding Together Boston a total of $75,000 in grants to serve homeowners and nonprofit community centers in Boston's Dorchester and Mattapan neighborhoods, according t
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Ventura County Public Works Agency brings electricity to the Rocky Mountains and beyond!
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Ventura County Public Works Agency is taking the lead in reducing energy consumption and costs for Ventura County and all those connected to its electrical grid. VENTURA — Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) is installing cutting-edge battery technology at its two wastewater treatment plants, aimed at reducing energy consumption and costs for Ventura County and all those connected to its electrical grid.
NRP Group Delivers 52-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Cleveland
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
NRP Group Delivers 52-Unit Affordable Housing Community in Cleveland ibush Fri, 11/17/2023 - 10:58 The residences cater to individuals and families earning up to 60% of the area median income Working with University Hospitals as a development partner, NRP Group has completed The Davis Apartments affordable housing community in Cleveland, Multi-Housing News reports.
Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering and Development Team Receive National DBIA Award for UC San Diego’s Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Civil Engineering Firm Wins Four National DBIA Awards in Five Years San Diego, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering joins the University of California, San Diego and other project partners in celebrating UC San Diego Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing’s national recognition by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The organization named Nuevo East a winner of a National Award of Merit in the Educational Facilities category.
Mortgage Rates Continue Third Week of Downward Trend
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Mortgage Rates Continue Third Week of Downward Trend ibush Fri, 11/17/2023 - 11:23 Thanks to the continued drop in mortgage rates, mortgage applications are up, reaching their highest weekly pace in five weeks As the October inflation report drove down the yield on the 10-year Treasury, mortgage rates proceeded to fall this week, and healthier economic data is a positive sign that better days lie ahead for the housing market.
Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage
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Soil Exploration Methods in Geotechnical Engineering
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NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Soil exploration stands as a critical phase in comprehending the unique characteristics and properties of soil at a specific construction site. From the initial site reconnaissance to the compilation of the final report, the soil exploration process encompasses various steps that we've previously discussed in the article What is Soil Exploration?
Government signs agreement to support integrated rail system on Merseyside
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Plans for a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside have moved one step closer with a new agreement with the government. The post Government signs agreement to support integrated rail system on Merseyside appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Shelby turns 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty into Super Baja
Equipment World
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Shelby’s extreme off-road revamp of the 2023 Ford F-250 Super Duty is designed for those who like their trucks to serve double-duty for work and fun.
Tideway hits another milestone as Albert Embankment cofferdam flooded
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Albert Embankment cofferdam built out into the River Thames in central London as part of Tideway has been re-flooded – signalling the latest milestone for the £4.5bn super sewer project. The post Tideway hits another milestone as Albert Embankment cofferdam flooded appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
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Hybrid working is delaying projects, says infrastructure boss
Construction News
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Infrastructure projects are being delayed by up to a year as a result of hybrid working, according to the government’s chief advisor on major schemes. Nick Smallwood, chief executive of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), told MPs that projects including HS2 are being slowed… The post Hybrid working is delaying projects, says infrastructure boss appeared first on Construction News.
£8.3bn of HS2 money pledged towards pothole repairs hailed as ‘a game changer’
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The government has pledged to redirect HS2 funding worth £8.3bn to deal with potholes and resurface more than 8,000km of roads across England in a moved described as “a game changer” by experts. The post £8.3bn of HS2 money pledged towards pothole repairs hailed as ‘a game changer’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Napoleon Defiance & Western Railway Successful in Federal CRISI Grant Award
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
On November 9, 2023, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (Rail Commission) approved $264,000 in grant funding to the Napoleon Defiance & Western Railway and authorized staff to administer a recently awarded Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant. A total of $10,792,000 was awarded in CRISI funds, with $4,361,000 in private railroad funds contributing to the total $15,417,000 project.
Solution for Seasonal Property Owners: Practical Panacea
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Many property owners are boosting their bottom line by hosting vacation and long-term rentals. However, seasonal homes or businesses that are closed up for long periods of time become a prime breeding ground for mold. To keep income flowing, owners need to prevent mold from growing. Jim Oliver, co-founder of Natural Home Solutions LLC , a mold remediation company serving New England and the tri-state area, advises vacation rental hosts, landlords, property managers and retailers to take the fol
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
ASCENT Showcases Autodesk Learning Materials and Technical Documentation Services at Autodesk University 2023
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Baltimore, MD — With more than 25 years of experience as a premier publisher and developer of CAD curriculum, ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge experts are excited to share insights at Autodesk University 2023 (AU) at booth #462. ASCENT staff will not only showcase their Autodesk learning guides including print and eBook formats from their Autodesk 2024 Courseware Roadmap , but will also shine a spotlight on how their capabilities have evolved into a wide array of technical documentatio
Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Sustainable public sector facilities management is long overdue. Rampant economic and environmental waste remains the norm regarding lifecycle management of public sector physical infrastructure. The pervasive lack of integration of Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams with robust, standardized processes continues to prevent public sector facilites portfolio owners from efficient execution of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects required to both support their orga
McCarthy Begins Construction of Four New Solar Projects in Texas and Arizona with 200 New Registered Apprenticeships, Targeting Inflation Reduction Act Compliance
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The firm’s established apprenticeship program is recruiting and training workers in solar construction nationally and achieving IRA requirements on its newest projects in the southwest PHOENIX – McCarthy Building Companies Inc. recently began construction of four new large-scale solar projects located in the Southwestern United States and are targeting Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance.
Cybersecurity: Insurance Prices Level After Two Years of Brutal Increases
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Expert Tara Albin, midwest cyber leader for a unit of broker Willis Towers Watson, says Insurance carriers have more experience underwriting cyber risks and firms have stepped up security.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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Barge Design Solutions Acquires Florida-based Environmental Consulting & Design, Inc.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Engineering and Architecture Firm Expands Services into Florida and Enhances Client Experiences Across the Southeast NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Barge Design Solutions (Barge), an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas, today announced it has acquired Environmental Consulting & Design (EC&D), a Florida-based consulting firm specializing in environmental permitting, land planning, mitigation banking, land management and geospatial services.
Cyber Security: Insurance Prices Level After Two Years of Brutal Increases
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Expert Tara Albin, midwest cyber leader for a unit of broker Willis Towers Watson, says Insurance carriers have more experience underwriting cyber risks and firms have stepped up security.
Bowman Acquires Reno-Based Engineering Firm CFA, Inc.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of CFA, Inc. (“CFA”), headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Founded in 1981, CFA provides a mix of civil engineering, planning, surveying, mapping, and remote sensing to a mix of public and private sector customers.
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