April, 2023

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Good jobs are coming. Let’s make sure women don’t miss out.

Construction Dive

With the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, construction is uniquely poised to improve diversity in its workforce, according to two experts on women’s equity in employment.

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Construction outcry grows over London ULEZ expansion

Construction Enquirer

The Builders Merchants Federation is warning that Greater London could become a “no- go area” for many SME builders and other trades following the introduction of the expanded ULEZ zone in August. The BMF has written to the Mayor of London voicing its fears and calling for a rethink as construction opposition continues to grow against the plans.

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SHARC Energy and Subterra Renewables Partner to Deliver $200M in Thermal Energy Solutions

Civil + Structural Engineer

SHARC International Systems Inc. (CSE: SHRC) (FSE: IWIA) (OTCQB: INTWF) (“ SHARC Energy ” or the “ Company “), a pioneer in wastewater energy transfer (“ WET ”) technology, and Subterra Capital Partners Inc. (“ Subterra Renewables ”), a leading full-service geothermal drilling provider with a proprietary Energy-as-a-Service (“ EaaS ”) model known as Aura , announced today a strategic partnership to revolutionize the renewable thermal energy transfer landscape across North

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building ibush Sat, 04/22/2023 - 09:30 California builder Hallmark Communities and prefab panel manufacturer Agorus team up to assemble six attached townhomes in three days Peter Fabris When the construction superintendent for San Diego home builder Hallmark Communities arrived at the site of Daybreak , a new 39-unit townhome project in El Cajon, Calif., he was struck by an eerie silence.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

Aerial imagery has emerged as a necessary tool for architecture, engineering, and construction firms seeking to improve pre-construction site analysis, make more informed planning decisions, and ensure all stakeholders have access to an accurate visualization of the site to keep the project moving forward. Download our guide and take a deeper look at how aerial imagery can be leveraged to drive project efficiency by reducing unnecessary site visits and providing the accurate details required to

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HS2 chief admits he did not know real Euston Station cost

Construction News

HS2 chief executive Mark Thurston has admitted he did not know how much Euston Station would cost to build when a Dragados and Mace joint venture was appointed as construction partner for the job. Giving evidence to the Public Accounts Committee on the costs of… The post HS2 chief admits he did not know real Euston Station cost appeared first on Construction News.

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HS2 | DfT looking to reduce scope of Euston station in third attempt at design

New Civil Engineer

The Department for Transport (DfT) and HS2 Ltd are looking to reduce the scope and the requirements of the High Speed 2 (HS2) London terminal at Euston as they begin the process of redesigning it for a third time in hopes of reducing the cost. The post HS2 | DfT looking to reduce scope of Euston station in third attempt at design appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Worker dies after HS2 site accident

Construction Enquirer

A worker has died following an accident on HS2 on Thursday at the Balfour Beatty VINCI site near Solihull in the west Midlands. The Enquirer understands the victim, who is believed to be in his 70s, was carrying out drilling work when the accident happened causing him to suffer a cardiac arrest. He was airlifted to hospital for treatment where he was later pronounced dead.

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Platinum Contracting of Nevada to Advance Utility Distribution through Underground Installations

Civil + Structural Engineer

LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting of Nevada, a leading independent full-service general contractor who specializes in underground utilities, is striving to advance Southern Nevada’s utility distribution through a series of underground installations. The installations will integrate energy, sewer, water, gas, phone and internet services below ground in effort to create a more efficient and reliable distribution system.

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Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency

The Pro Builder

Getting Older Homes Up to Snuff for Energy Efficiency ibush Sat, 04/29/2023 - 08:30 Residential buildings account for about 21% of energy use and 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. That’s a lot of both, in terms of contributing to the current climate crisis and considering President Biden’s goal of cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.

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Building Safety Regulator aims to recruit ex-police investigators

Construction News

The new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is targeting former police officers to join its team and help bring criminal prosecutions. The body, which is part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is currently trying to ramp up its complement of staff and has started… The post Building Safety Regulator aims to recruit ex-police investigators appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction on UK’s ground-breaking tidal powered container terminal could start in 2025

New Civil Engineer

Work on Centre Port UK, billed as the world’s first tidal powered deep-sea container terminal, could commence in 2025, with completion planned by 2030. The post Construction on UK’s ground-breaking tidal powered container terminal could start in 2025 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Total crane count rises but commercial work dips

Construction Dive

The number of cranes in North American cities grew by 7% from the most recent report by Rider Levett Bucknall, but the increase was concentrated in the multifamily sector.

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Green light for tallest tower in Birmingham

Construction Enquirer

City planners have approved the world’s first mixed-use net zero carbon development in Birmingham The £360m Curzon Wharf scheme will include a residential build to rent apartment block which will stand 53 storeys high, making it Birmingham’s tallest building at 172 metres (564 feet). The purpose-built student accommodation will be 41 storeys and another residential element at 14 storeys tall.

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COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN ACQUIRES ROGVOY ARCHITECTS

Civil + Structural Engineer

Colliers Engineering & Design, a national multi-discipline engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is pleased to announce it has acquired Rogvoy Architects, PC of Southfield, Michigan. Rogvoy is a full-service architectural firm serving the state of Michigan and represents a fourth generation of company ownership and cornerstone of the City of Detroit’s architectural community.

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Residential Construction Starts Are Losing Momentum in 2023

The Pro Builder

Residential Construction Starts Are Losing Momentum in 2023 ldeakins Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:20 New-construction starts posted a gradual increase in March, but the residential sector is still seeing sluggish progress months into 2023 For the first three months of the year, residential building starts fell 29% amid tighter financial conditions. And while a 5% gain in March is a slight improvement, it still points toward a weaker year for home building in 2023.

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Innovative Approaches to Industrial Construction Project Management

Construction Marketing

As in all walks of life, technology and innovation are changing the landscape of the industrial construction industry. This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. But it has also changed the way in which project managers do their jobs. With this in mind, keep reading for 5 innovative approaches to industrial construction project management in 2023.

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HS2 | £220M of work yet to be done before Euston site can shut down

New Civil Engineer

Key elements of the build around the High Speed 2 (HS2) Euston site, including a substation and utilities diversions, will need to be completed before work halts, according to HS2 Ltd’s chief executive. The post HS2 | £220M of work yet to be done before Euston site can shut down appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Safety Week kicks off Monday

Construction Dive

The annual event to raise awareness of the industry’s commitment to a safe workplace begins May 1 across jobsites in the U.S. and Canada.

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Dartford Crossing protest civil engineer jailed for three years

Construction Enquirer

A civil engineer who caused chaos after scaling the Dartford Crossing during a Just Stop Oil protest has been jailed for three years. Morgan Trowland, 40 of Islington, was sentenced at Southend Crown Court today after his actions shut the crossing for nearly 48 hours last October. At the time of the protest he said: “As a professional civil engineer, each year as I renew my registration, I commit to acting within our code of ethics, which requires me to safeguard human life and welfare and the e

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ROCK Robotic Introduces R3 and R3PRO LiDAR, Advancing Survey-Grade Commercial Mapping Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

LiDAR technology company ROCK Robotic announced its latest innovative LiDAR mapping system with the launch of the R3 and R3 PRO systems. The R3 product line introduces sophisticated hardware components into a lightweight, integrated 3D point cloud collection tool. The R3 launch is the latest effort for ROCK Robotic to offer a user-friendly, end-to-end LiDAR solution to land surveyors and commercial mapping professionals.

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How Two North Carolina Builder Brothers Conquered Social Media

The Pro Builder

How Two North Carolina Builder Brothers Conquered Social Media ibush Mon, 04/24/2023 - 15:00 The Perkins Builder Brothers produce videos showing the home-building process from start to finish, and their audience continues to grow Home building is an industry not really known for its social media savvy, but two builder brothers in western North Carolina are taking YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram by storm.

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Walk-in Interviews from 22nd April to 30th April 2023 | Various Construction Engineering Jobs

Construction Placements

Walk-in Interviews from 22nd April to 30th April 2023 | Various Construction Engineering Jobs Apply and attend the walk-in interview and virtual job interviews from 1st April to 30th April 2023 for engineering construction jobs. The post Walk-in Interviews from 22nd April to 30th April 2023 | Various Construction Engineering Jobs appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Contractors selected to submit tunnelling bids for Saudi megaproject Neom’s railway junction

New Civil Engineer

A number of contractors have been selected to submit bids for five different contracts to deliver tunnels that will serve as a railway junction for Saudi Arabia’s Neom megaproject. The post Contractors selected to submit tunnelling bids for Saudi megaproject Neom’s railway junction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Subcontractors spent $97B more than planned in 2022

Construction Dive

Prices for materials and labor continued to rise last year, as subcontractors often waited two and a half months before they secured payment.

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Taylor Wimpey axes 450 staff in cost-cutting push

Construction Enquirer

Taylor Wimpey has finished consultations with staff on a £19m cost-saving plan as it revealed this morning that targetted completion rates were 23% down on last year. The cost-cutting plan is understood to have delivered 450 job cuts and cost £8m to implement but would not affect existing UK market coverage. In a trading statement this morning chief executive Jennie Daly said Taylor Wimpey had seen a incremental improvement in sales rates so far this year compared to the end of 2022.

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Aurigo Masterworks Cloud Achieves FedRAMP In Process Status

Civil + Structural Engineer

Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for infrastructure and private owners, today announced that their flagship product suite, Aurigo Masterworks Cloud, has reached In Process status on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) marketplace. Aurigo’s software will provide federal agencies with enhanced security and monitoring capabilities, helping accelerate digital transformation for some of the largest capital prog

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Achieve the Highest Possible Productivity in Customer Service by Implementing Dynamics 365

Civil Digital

Introduction Does the IT department at your firm use a significant amount of both time and resources? It is time to stop allowing money to be wasted. Instead, we have provided you with the top five pieces of advice that you may use to recover from that enormous loss of money. Cloud computing solutions such. Read more The post Achieve the Highest Possible Productivity in Customer Service by Implementing Dynamics 365 appeared first on CivilDigital.

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Government Engineering Jobs | Application Deadlines [May 2023 Updated]

Construction Placements

Government Engineering Jobs | Application Deadlines [May 2023 Updated] The Latest Government Engineering Jobs Notifications are to apply in May 2023. Apply online for government civil engineering jobs for freshers and also for civil engineering govt jobs by clicking the below links. The post Government Engineering Jobs | Application Deadlines [May 2023 Updated] appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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TfL launches consultation on re-routing South Circular in Catford

New Civil Engineer

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on its plans to re-route the South Circular A205 road in Catford, south east London. The post TfL launches consultation on re-routing South Circular in Catford appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Maryland contractor pens children’s book to promote trades

Construction Dive

Noticing the impact of the lack of construction workers, a GC and graphic designer teamed up to write a book promoting the industry to elementary schoolers.

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Yorkshire contractor collapse costs suppliers £2m

Construction Enquirer

Subcontractors and suppliers have been left holding unpaid invoices worth nearly £2m following the failure of Yorkshire based contractor Castlehouse Construction. An update from administrator FRP Advisory revealed the scale of debts after the firm went under in March. Total debts at the business were £4.5m including more than £2m owed to HMRC in VAT payments.

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Topcon launches easy-to-use Digital Layout software for fast-paced building construction industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

LIVERMORE, Calif. – April 20, 2023 – Topcon Positioning Systems introduces Digital Layout , a simple, easy-to-use building construction software to enable more contractors to adopt a digital layout workflow for increased efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. The software is designed to provide a distinct competitive advantage in the fast-paced building construction industry for general contractors, concrete contractors, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contractors, steel erectors, fir

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

Recipient of multiple honors, a fire station in Marion, Iowa, has been designed using a sustainability consultant’s 14 biophilic principles to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters. The design from OPN Architects stayed loyal to the principles of biophilic design as outlined in the white paper, 14 Patterns of Biophilia , published by the consultant, Terrapin Bright Green.

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NTPC Recruitment 2023 For Various Posts | 152 Posts | 05-05-2023

Construction Placements

NTPC Recruitment 2023 For Various Posts | 152 Posts | 05-05-2023 NTPC Recruitment 2023 For Various Posts with 152 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply for this job is 05-05-2023 The post NTPC Recruitment 2023 For Various Posts | 152 Posts | 05-05-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The six terms Build UK doesn’t want to see in construction contracts

Construction News

Build UK has published a list of six terms it wants eradicated from construction contracts. Designed to guide those issuing legal documentation, the trade body's report aims to produce agreements that allocate risk fairly and result in better projects. Although standard contract forms are used… The post The six terms Build UK doesn’t want to see in construction contracts appeared first on Construction News.

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Lending concerns cut into backlog

Construction Dive

Contractors’ booked work decreased in March to its lowest level since August 2022, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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