Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Union representation today is low, but the big wins from guilds and widespread pro-labor sentiment could tip the scales and continue to empower workers.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

J Murphy & Sons has agreed a compensation settlement with four sacked workers following a lengthy dispute. The employees – fitters and welders working on a refurbishment project at Ireland’s giant Rusal Aughinish Alumina refinery – were dismissed in 2022 after a meeting at the… The post Murphy row ends with payout for sacked workers appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Smaller commercial and residential contractors involved in commercial and even civil construction projects are adopting grade control as a best practice, facilitated by technology.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Department for Transport (DfT) has spent £564M on land and property for the cancelled Phase 2 of High Speed 2 (HS2), according to a Freedom of Information request from NCE, while rail experts have called on the government to halt its plans to sell… The post HS2 | Expenditure on land for cancelled Phase 2 revealed to be £564M as experts call for DfT to halt sale appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Whether it’s the proliferation of BIM, the shift to digital plans and documents over paper, or the rise of mobility and cloud collaboration, transformation has been part of the industry’s DNA over the last few decades. Every big change has certainly come with its challenges, but the construction industry has successfully overcome these pain points to advance processes and achieve new levels of efficiency.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that aims to elevate the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world around them. Procore embraces this day as an opportunity to celebrate employee volunteering, collaborate with other philanthropic organizations, and give back to the construction industry.  Procore employees participate in community engagement activities year-round, from collaborating with our construction nonprofit partners like Habitat for

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A judge has dismissed Lendlease’s attempt to sue Aecom for £3m over fire-safety defects at a cancer centre it worked on in Yorkshire. Justice Stephen Eyre said he would have found the consultancy liable for eight defects if Lendlease had brought the legal action about… The post Lendlease loses £3m fire-safety case against Aecom appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The acquisition will enable Komatsu to develop and produce its own battery-operated construction and mining equipment, through the integration of ABS’ battery technology with Komatsu’s knowledge and network.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The former technical director of High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd) and one of the principal designers of HS2’s original plan believes “overengineering” of the project is a principal reason behind the continually ballooning costs. The post HS2 designer blames frequent cost rises on ‘overengineering’ of project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures. At the project outset, due to the horizontal floor plan, a through-and-through CLT structure would not be possible.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? New research from Deloitte Access Economics , commissioned by Autodesk, suggests there’s work to be done here. Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The medical complex in Rochester will feature buildings with rooms and floors that can convert to different functions, removing a typical limitation in healthcare construction.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

More than 50 per cent of construction workers say they have struggled with their mental health, according to software provider Causeway Technologies. The survey was carried out by Causeway’s mental health ambassador, former England footballer Trevor Steven. Steven spoke to more than 1,400 workers over… The post Over half of builders have struggled with mental health appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.

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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario.  Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The cost of building High Speed 2 (HS2) Phase One is moving closer to being less than the benefit it will bring, according to Department for Transport (DfT) analysis, while HS2 Ltd chiefs say the civils contracts give them little leverage to improve contractor performance. The post HS2 Phase 1 ‘cost close to exceeding benefit’ as officials blame civils contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Equipment World

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Former Vail construction company owner sentenced for reckless manslaughter charge after an employee died in a trench collapse in 2021 in Breckenridge.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

From the middle of next year, mobile phone detection cameras in New South Wales will start to enforce seatbelt offences, after legislation was passed through state parliament. The world first mobile phone detection cameras will include seatbelt compliance. It’ll take around six months for current cameras to be updated to enforce seatbelt laws. This comes as 140 people lost their lives in fatal crashes where they were not wearing seatbelts between 2018 and 2022.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Here are ways construction firms can cash in on the country’s $500 billion onshoring surge and the ancillary projects it is spurring.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After facing a challenging few years, the construction industry is now on the brink of a significant growth spurt, with Glenigan’s latest construction forecast projecting that the sector will grow by 14 per cent in 2024. This growth, however, comes with a new set of… The post Transitioning beyond spreadsheet trackers: your ability to compete in 2024 depends on it appeared first on Construction News.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The construction industry will continue to be a key catalyst for the advancement of our communities and play an integral part in providing economic growth for people across the country.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The UK needs a new long-term rail strategy for the North after the cancellation of Phase 2 of High Speed 2 (HS2), according to the leaders of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC). The post NIC calls for new long-term rail strategy for North following cancellation of HS2 Phase 2 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

ICMR-NIV Recruitment 2023 for Technical Assistant and Technician | 80 Posts | 10-12-2023 ICMR-NIV Recruitment 2023 for Technical Assistant and Technician with 80 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 10-12-2023 The post ICMR-NIV Recruitment 2023 for Technical Assistant and Technician | 80 Posts | 10-12-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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BDC Network

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How is artificial intelligence impacting data center design? 0 qpurcell Wed, 11/22/2023 - 17:00 Data Centers As AI is reshaping how we interact with machines and the world around us, the design of data centers needs to adapt to this fast-changing landscape. So, Page pairs expert thinking with high-performing solutions to meet the needs of rapidly advancing technologies.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The legislation, which would permit teens 16 and older to work on roofing projects, also expands recruitment efforts in the trades.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Construction starts have plummeted across the board as the sector battles a sluggish economy, with the only cheer coming from a modest rise in planning approvals. The November issue of Glenigan’s quarterly construction review shows that project starts fell 27 per cent in the three… The post Construction starts tumble as sector suffers ‘general decline’ appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Out of the GSA's announced $2 billion, which included 150 different construction projects using low embodied carbon materials, a significant portion of it will directly impact the asphalt and road building industry.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rubbished the Department for Transport’s (DfT’s) plan for the private sector to fund the proposed High Speed 2 (HS2) connection from Old Oak Common to Euston station. The post HS2: Sadiq Khan trashes claim that private sector will pay £6.5bn to connect Old Oak Common with Euston appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

EIL Hiring 2023 for Executive Grade-I, II | 06-12-2023 EIL Hiring 2023 for Executive Grade-I, II on a FIXED TERM BASIS, Last date to apply for this job is 06-12-2023 The post EIL Hiring 2023 for Executive Grade-I, II | 06-12-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Nueva School’s Science and Environmental Center (SEC) in Hillsborough, California, has been honored with the 2023 American Institute of Architects (AIA) COTE Top Ten Award and the 2022 AIA National Education Facility Design Award, for its exceptional design highlighting sustainability, energy efficiency, water conservation, site integration, and resiliency.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The prevailing wage rule update went into effect Oct. 23, and it could mean higher hourly wages for workers on major federal projects.

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