Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2024

After several months of cooling, which experts speculate was mostly confined to the residential sector, unfilled positions increased by 138,000 in August.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Meet Pro Builder's 2024 class of energetic, innovative young leaders who represent the future of the housing industry. Congratulations to the 2024 Forty Under 40!

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – COWI, a leading global engineering consultancy has reached a major milestone in California by successfully completing the move of the 290’ steel network tied arch for the McKinley Grade Separation Project in the City of Corona, California. The bridge was moved with self propelled modular transporters (SPMTs) from the staging yard to its final position and crossed Sampson Avenue, the Arlington Flood Control Channel, and two BNSF mainline tracks.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Civil engineering firms working in Saudi Arabia have remained silent on their involvement in the country, despite a new ITV documentary revealing that 21,000 workers have died working on its Vision 2030, of which Neom is the flagship project. The post Civil engineering firms working in Saudi Arabia silent despite 21,000 confirmed worker fatalities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A developer of micro nuclear power stations plans to build four units in South Wales, to deliver power directly to industrial customers. US-owned Last Energy, which says it needs no public funding for its plants, wants to build the four 20 MWe modular-built stations on… The post Micro nuclear reactor developer announces first UK site appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 30, 2024

National insurance hikes, capital gains increases and a rise in the national minimum wage have left the construction industry reeling after chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first budget statement.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Rental's Editor's Choice Award zeroes in on the hottest, most cutting-edge new products within the rental equipment space. Here are the winners of the 2024 Rental Editor's Choice Awards.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Integration Allows Secure Management of HCSS Plans and Field Apps on Mobile Devices in Heavy Civil Construction Applications SUGAR LAND, Texas — HCSS, the leading provider of software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, is proud to announce that two of its core mobile applications, HCSS Plans and HCSS Field, are now fully integrated with Microsoft Intune.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Benefits of electrified railways are numerous and they will be vital in achieving net zero, but the electrification rate is worryingly low and an overhaul of the approach is required. The post Why is rail electrification so slow in the UK? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Civil Engineering Job Interview Guide with 300 Interview Questions and Answers PDF eBook Preparing for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially in the competitive field of civil engineering. That's why we've created a comprehensive guide to help you stand out from the competition and ace your next job interview. Our guide includes 300 interview questions and answers tailored specifically for civil engineering professionals, along with expert advice on preparing for the inte

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 22, 2024

London Stadium is looking to become one of the world’s greenest sports and concert venues as work begins on the installation of 6,500 square metres of solar membrane panels.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From a chatbot that speaks builders’ language to tech that corrals massive amounts of data captured from scans, this month’s offerings are aimed at simplifying complex tasks.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The government has announced a 1.2 percentage point rise in employers’ national insurance (NI) contributions, but has taken measures to protect small businesses from the rise. In today’s Budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves said that the employers’ NI rate will increase to 15 per cent from… The post Budget: SMEs protected from employer NI rate hike appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The addition of comfort and safety features to work carried out in the elements not only provides a positive environment for operators, but also increases contractor productivity and profitability.

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Construction Equipment 116

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The new chair of the Parliamentary transport select committee Ruth Cadbury has told NCE she doesn’t think the aviation sector properly compensates for its climate impact. The post New transport select committee chair says aviation doesn’t compensate for climate impact appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is being constructed. Image courtesy Leers Weinzapfel Associates The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is currently under construction. The 2,489 m 2 (26,800 sf) project will include team-based learning classrooms, seminar rooms, collaboration spaces, advising offices, and, at its center, a school-wide common space overlooking

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The people behind data-gathering hard hat cameras now bring us Dot, described as the construction industry’s first artificial intelligence assistant to answer project status queries.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The lawsuit alleges officials didn’t sufficiently study the impact of the new Cincinnati-area span and says the design doesn’t do enough to include biking and transit.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Stuart Green is a professor in the School of Construction Management and Engineering at the University of Reading The phase two report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry offers little comfort for those who work in construction. The report also highlights systemic failings on the part… The post Post-Grenfell we need less contract trading and more regulation appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Using industry indicators and trends from the first half of the year, Dennis Howard shares where contractors can focus to optimize operations and prepare as far ahead as possible.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2024

An additional £2.7bn of taxpayer cash has been awarded by the government to Sizewell C new nuclear power station in Suffolk to try and secure the critical final investment decision (FID). The post Autumn Budget: Government commits additional £2.7bn to Sizewell C appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Image courtesy of McConnell Dowell. McConnell Dowell has completed its works on the Port Kembla Energy Terminal, with multidisciplinary works helping to bring the facility a step closer to completion in New South Wales. The project aims to assist in the converting of disused coal terminal to provide flexible energy supply. When complete, the new gas import facility will have the capacity to provide 500TJ (terajoules) of gas daily, enough to meet nearly all of New South Wales’ gas needs on a peak

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Bolsover District Council has taken a housing developer to court over the lack of affordable housing on their site, in breach of its planning permission approval.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Illegal immigration has dominated the headlines during this election season, but building pros are calling for help to get skilled workers to jobsites.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has announced changes to its unskilled worker certification in a bid to encourage site operatives to take up training. Executive director of operations Gary Mortimer said reducing how long Labourer cards are valid would encourage new industry entrants to… The post CSCS changes cards to encourage worker upskilling appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As our climate-world around us changes, our infrastructure must change too. Year-after-year an increasing number of climate fueled catastrophes damage or destroy roads across the country. At what point do you stop rebuilding it, and just relocate?

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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

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The Thames Tideway Tunnel has started to become operational as the first four of 21 sites have been switched on. The post Tideway: £4.5bn ‘super sewer’ begins to protect Thames as first 4 sites activated appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/YARphotographer. The Victorian Government will work with councils to deliver vital upgrades on local roads over the next three years. The works will be funded through the $210 million Safer Local Roads and Street Program in partnership with The TAC and the Department of Transport and Planning. The government has allocated up to $2 million each to 79 councils across the state and will provide a wide range of safety improvements until 30 June 2027.

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The Construction Index

OCTOBER 23, 2024

House-builder Vistry has secured five parcels of land at Cala’s Finchwood Park development in Finchampstead, near Wokingham, to build 600 mixed-tenure homes.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Software itself is rarely the problem — it’s how you implement it that makes all the difference, according to a construction accounting consultant.

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