Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 28, 2024
HSB will resell WINT’s water management solutions and warrant their performance creating a best-of-breed combination of insurance and technology to mitigate water damage in properties NEW YORK — WINT Water Intelligence , a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions, announces it has signed a partnership with HSB (Hartford Steam Boiler), a multi-line specialty insurer.
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2024
The pause in infrastructure construction is a major setback for the city’s development, said Carlo Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress.
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2024
In San Diego, the weather is pleasant, the water views are lovely, and affordable housing is hard to find. “San Diego is at the forefront of California’s affordable housing crisis, and California is at the forefront of a national housing shortage,” San Diego Magazine recently wrote.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
Unesco has recommended that Stonehenge be listed as ‘World Heritage in Danger’ due to the A303 upgrade scheme and is again pushing for an extension to the tunnelled section to mitigate the detrimental effects to the site. The post Unesco to put Stonehenge on ‘World Heritage in Danger’ list due to A303 tunnel scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Wolgast Corporation
JUNE 26, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the importance of robust school infrastructure cannot be overstated. A school's physical environment shapes the experiences of students, teachers, and staff alike, affecting everything from academic performance to overall well-being. Yet, ensuring the vitality of these educational spaces often requires significant financial investment, typically through school bond campaigns.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 24, 2024
Design-build and roadway projects recognized for innovations by American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB has been recognized with two Outstanding Project Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida with the Outstanding Design-Build or CM at Risk Project award for the I-295 Express Lanes design-build project and the Outstanding Special Roadway Project award for the Glades Road Diverging Diamond Interchange project.
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2024
For contractors, lower material costs also signal the potential for reduced interest rates due to slowing inflation, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 18, 2024
Markets once sought after due to their coastal environments are now being reevaluated as climate change intensifies. According to CNBC, sea level rise, flooding, and erosion are changing perspectives about luxury coastal housing markets such as Dana Point, Calif., and Nantucket, Mass. Along the East and Gulf Coasts, 33 ZIP codes have a median home value of at least $1 million, and in these areas, a combined 77,005 properties are at risk of flooding.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 6, 2024
EDF says there is an “obvious case” for extending the life of Sizewell B nuclear station potentially to 2055 but it needs a government framework to “enable [it] to make those decisions”. The post EDF wants government funds to extend Sizewell B to 2055, among other demands appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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For Construction Pros
JUNE 24, 2024
An increasing number of organizations throughout the construction industry are offering peer support programs for construction pros and further destigmatizing recovery. Here are two.
Construction News
JUNE 27, 2024
A small North East contractor has been fined after a 16-year-old worker was exposed to asbestos. The unnamed teenager was working for P Turnbull Joinery & Building Services Ltd when exposed to the potentially cancer-causing material in June 2021, according to the Health and Safety… The post Contractor fined after teenager exposed to asbestos appeared first on Construction News.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
Making an Imprint in Houston, Texas 3D printed construction continues to have a measurable impact on the industry because of its ability to reduce costs and increase efficiency. The latest example is in Spring Branch, Texas, now the home of the first multi-story 3D printed house in the United States. PERI 3D Construction worked collaboratively with HANNAH , an architectural-based design firm; and CIVE , a construction engineering company, on the groundbreaking project, which integrated the ceme
Construction Dive
JUNE 13, 2024
Ironworker Jeffrey Spyrka survived after plunging eight stories from a scaffold last week. His coworker, technical engineer David O’Donnell, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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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
The Pro Builder
JUNE 27, 2024
Watch this webinar for expert analysis and a look at the key macro issues affecting the U.S. economy and the housing industry.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 25, 2024
Both the Labour and Conservative parties will look to deploy new nuclear power stations in Scotland if in power following the General Election, despite opposition from the current Scottish Government. The post Labour and Tories pledge new nuclear deployment in Scotland despite local opposition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people.
The Construction Index
JUNE 3, 2024
Construction bosses want to “depoliticise infrastructure” and hand control to an unelected, little known organisation. What country do they think they live in, wonders Phil Bishop.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 19, 2024
By Mark Zweig, Chairman and Founder, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Entrepreneurship is all about seeing and doing things differently from everyone else, so maybe you should be more questioning of the status quo. When it comes to business – more specifically the AEC business – there are certain things that people say or do that are rarely ever questioned.
Construction Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
The new facility will use a sodium-based cooling process instead of water, according to TerraPower, the Microsoft founder’s nuclear energy company.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 12, 2024
In 2022, housing prices soared to new records. Now two years later, cities across the U.S. are beginning to see prices correct themselves while others are still seeing price increases. According to insight from the ResiClub blog, home prices are increasing across many Northeastern cities. Trenton, N.J., topped the list with home prices increasing by 13.3% over the past two years, followed by Hartford, Conn., which saw prices increase by 12.9% during the same period.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 11, 2024
The Conservative Party says it will speed up the average time it takes to consent major infrastructure projects from four years to one if it is in power following the General Election. The post Conservatives pledge to slash infrastructure delivery times and prioritise energy security appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
JUNE 6, 2024
Construction activity is growing at its fastest rate for two years, according to data published today (6 June). The closely watched S&P Global Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index registered a higher score in May 2024 than at any point since the same month in 2022. The… The post Construction growth hits two-year high appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 23, 2024
Legends Tower, the tallest skyscraper in the U.S., is going to be constructed in Oklahoma City by architecture firm, AO. Photos courtesy dezeen Construction is underway on the 581-m (1,906-ft)-high Legends Tower planned for Oklahoma City by architecture firm AO. Legends Tower recently gained approval from the city to have an unlimited height, and after a series of changes, the skyscraper is now slated to reach 581 m (1,906 ft), making it the tallest in the world outside Asia and more than double
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
Looking for ways to contribute to Elevating the AEC industry? Consider contributing your input to one or more of Zweig Group’s research surveys. Survey participation is open year-round, and those who choose to participate will receive discounts to Zweig Group Research Publications, and participating in certain surveys will earn you a discount on attendance to Zweig Group Events or Learning Opportunities.
Construction Dive
JUNE 10, 2024
While certain construction sectors saw growth, the value of newly signed design contracts dipped slightly as owners remain hesitant to commit to new work, the American Institute of Architects said.
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The Pro Builder
JUNE 28, 2024
While the current housing market is unaffordable for many American households, recent data show underrepresented communities are even more affected by the state of the market. According to real estate data tracker Redfin, the average Black family can afford a starter home in just 10 of the 50 most populous U.S. metros. Comparatively, the typical white family can afford a starter home in 32 of these metros.
New Civil Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
National Grid deputy director for external affairs - strategic infrastructure Tom McGarry’s comments indicate the company is not fixated on pylons but needs above ground transmission infrastructure” (NCE online, 24 May). Yet here in the East of England, National Grid most certainly is fixated with… The post Your View | Electricity pylons, Great British Railways, Baltimore bridge collapse, reservoirs, obituary appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Placements
JUNE 21, 2024
CSIR-NAL Walk-in 2024 for Project Staff | 74 Posts | 25-06-2024 to 04-07-2024 CSIR-NAL Walk-in 2024 for Project Staff with 74 Posts vacancies, Interview dates are from 25-06-2024 to 04-07-2024 The post CSIR-NAL Walk-in 2024 for Project Staff | 74 Posts | 25-06-2024 to 04-07-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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