Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Poor training, bad bosses and other frustrations can drive away new recruits to the construction industry, writes a Texas quality control manager.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd and its main works contractor Align JV (Bouygues, McAlpine, VolkerFitzpatrick) celebrated the completion of the first bore of the 16km Chilterns tunnel today, 27 February. The post HS2 celebrates completion of first 16km drive for Chilterns tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. This information can help an owner plan for their business’ future. Deciding the size of a building can be complicated without the help of an Architect.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Julie White is managing director of D-Drill & Sawing and chair of Build UK I have always been a huge advocate of apprentices, so National Apprenticeship Week gets my full backing every year. It’s in my blood, you see. More than 40 years ago, my… The post Improve apprenticeships to plug the labour gap appeared first on Construction News.

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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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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Highway and street projects are flush with cash, but high interest rates, labor shortages and regulatory delays are weighing on commercial projects.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

by Mary Scott Nabers It is shocking to realize that more than 42% of America’s 617,000 bridges are more than half a century old, and one-third of them are in dire need of repair or replacement. Even more sobering is the fact that 46,000 U.S. bridges are considered structurally deficient or in poor condition, given that 178 million trips are made on them daily.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Two more sinkholes have opened up within five days of each other along the route of tunnelling for High Speed 2’s (HS2's) Chiltern tunnels. The post HS2 | Two more sinkholes form on Chilterns tunnelling route appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Piedmont Paving Inc, the winners of this year's Best Marketing Video Award 2024, started recording and publishing videos without knowing exactly what they were doing. Now? It's a ket part of how they engage with customers.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A significant number of councils will stop offering building-control services from April unless the deadline to prove professional competence is extended, the head of the service has warned the government. From 6 April, all building-control professionals must have passed a competence assessment and be registered… The post Government warned of looming building-control collapse appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The semiconductor giant has halted its Licking County project, citing business conditions and the demand environment, but said construction will continue soon.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Eau Claire, WI: In the world of bridge construction, the differences between cast-in-place and precast methods have always presented one primary trade-off: durability versus speed. Cast-in-place offers proven durability but often entails time-intensive labor, while precast solutions, despite being rapidly deployable, grapple with transportation challenges and maintenance concerns.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

AI Resource Guide Released for Builders and Contractors qpurcell Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:47 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has recently released its artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, use cases, and considerations for builders. The purpose of the AI resource guide is to provide builders and contractors with a base-level knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI).

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Campaigners’ case against the government’s decision to green light the £1.7bn Stonhenge Tunnel has been quashed by a High Court judge. The post Stonehenge Tunnel | Judge quashes legal challenge against DCO decision appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines. Higher Education University Buildings Designers Architects “It sounded like a semitruck was coming,” said Adam Wouk, manager of disability services at Joliet Junior College,

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By David Strahan A small British startup has withdrawn from the market for measuring heat loss from new homes after legal threats from a subsidiary of one of the world’s biggest insulation manufacturers. In November, Saint-Gobain Isover, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, threatened to serve Redbarn… The post Legal threat forces startup out of heat-loss measurement market appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Though Dodge Construction Network expects momentum to pick back up in the second half, private project planning remains challenged by a difficult financing environment.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New leader focused on driving success of industrial and advanced manufacturing markets PITTSBURGH, PA – Global integrated design firm Stantec has promoted Greg Hall to lead the industrial sector for its Buildings practice, overseeing strategic direction, performance, and growth globally. With more than 20 years of experience, Hall has led major projects and pursuits across Stantec’s multidisciplinary Buildings division.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Exterior rendering of the building. Images courtesy Sizemore Group Architects The City of Brookhaven’s under-construction City Hall building in Georgia is a three-story, 5,200-m 2 (56,000-sf) structure, which sets a new benchmark for city offices by combining aesthetic brilliance with environmental responsibility. Designed by Sizemore Group Architects, Brookhaven City Hall stands as a testament to innovation, featuring a unique mass timber construction utilizing cross-laminated timber (CLT) and

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Construction of the record-breaking Colne Valley Viaduct for the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway has been halted due to the need for “urgent remedial works”. The post HS2 | Colne Valley Viaduct construction halted for ‘urgent remedial works’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CSIR-CDRI Walk-in for JRF, Project Assistant, Project Associate & Other | 26-02 & 01-03-2024 CSIR-CDRI Walk-in for JRF, Project Assistant, Project Associate & Other interview dates are 26-02 & 01-03-2024 The post CSIR-CDRI Walk-in for JRF, Project Assistant, Project Associate & Other | 26-02 & 01-03-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The High Court has thrown out a case brought by campaigners against the £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel project. Mr Justice Holgate said most of the allegations brought by Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS), which was seeking a judicial review of the project's development consent order,… The post Judge rejects challenge to £1.7bn Stonehenge Tunnel appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Expected interest rate cuts in the second half of 2024 should spur more starts as the year progresses, said Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From The Zweig Letter By Jeremy Clarke , Director of Executive Search & Recruitment, Zweig Group Job descriptions need radical simplification for authenticity, brevity, and impact in attracting top talent. The saying “familiarity breeds contempt” is certainly true, but I’d like to offer an additional dimension to that old line for the purpose of this article: “Familiarity breeds complacency.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Cover page of the report. Photo courtesy Zweig Group. Zweig Group, provider of advisory services, research, and education for the AEC industry, has released its 2024 Salary Report of AEC Firms for all regions of the U.S, diving into compensation in the industry. These reports are based on a comprehensive salary survey of hundreds of industry individuals and firms and are presented in three separate regional editions: North and South Atlantic, Central, and Pacific-Mountain.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

National Highways has revealed that it spent £352,000 removing the unwanted infill from beneath the Great Musgrave bridge in Cumbria – almost triple what it cost to install. The post National Highways spent £352,000 removing infill from Great Musgrave bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While the flywheel effect involves considerable upfront exertion, the resulting momentum can sustain a business and keep it moving with less effort applied to routine maintenance over time.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called on the government to progress higher accessibility standards in new-build homes. In its written evidence for a Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) select committee inquiry into housing for people with disabilities, the body said… The post CIOB calls on government to mandate accessible homes appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The repeal, which took effect Tuesday, is the first such reversal since states began implementing laws that prohibit union security agreements in the 1940s.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By Leo Lavayen, Civil Applications Expert Civil 3D installs with many tools that are not loaded by default, some of these can be found in the Program Files directory: C:Program FilesAutodeskAutoCAD 2024C3DSampleCivil 3D API. In that directory many subfolders can be found with fun tools. Let explore ONE of the many hidden treasures: Surface Working Plane.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Los Angeles-based interior design firm, Studio UNLTD, designed a restaurant in O’ahu, Hawaii, going for an uninhibited appearance, combining three distinct design styles. The interior of Cino Chophouse and Crudo Bar evokes an eccentric artist’s apartment and blends maximalism, Art Deco, and contemporary design; creating a visually rich, layered experience.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Engineers have said the revelation that global temperatures breached the 1.5°C global warming barrier must be a “clarion call that resilience has got to rise far higher up the global agenda”, otherwise the world is heading towards a “different evolutionary trajectory”. The post ‘Grim’ global warming figures are ‘clarion call’ for resilience to move up agenda, engineers warn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Rob King, B2B solution capability analyst at Shell Lubricants, discusses lubrication site assessments and solutions to help you maximize savings for your construction business.

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Construction News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Paul Young is underwriting manager at Markel The green revolution is with us, and is being touted as a way to be more energy efficient and save money as the cost-of-living crisis impacts the UK. However, the shift to greater energy efficiency for domestic and… The post Asbestos: the unseen threat in the UK’s green revolution appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Bryan Ehrlich was once on a professional football team’s roster, but today, he uses a lifetime of construction knowledge to deliver projects throughout the Southeast.

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