April, 2024

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Recruiter warns that construction skills shortages are about to get worse

The Construction Index

A construction and engineering recruitment specialist says that an imminent skills shortage will “make 2007’s war for talent look like a water fight” Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Construction planning posts largest decline of 2024

Construction Dive

Institutional developments, which include life sciences and lab projects that surged during the pandemic, have now slowed down, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Rise of the machines: the technology making work at height safer

Construction News

Construction News looks at the technological innovations that are helping make work at height safer How the world has changed. In October 1932, the above photograph, entitled Lunch Atop a Skyscraper, was published in a New York newspaper. It depicted eleven ironworkers sitting on a… The post Rise of the machines: the technology making work at height safer appeared first on Construction News.

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Top Countries for Civil Engineers in 2024

Construction Placements

Top Countries for Civil Engineers in 2024 Discover the most promising countries for civil engineers in 2024, where innovation meets opportunity. This guide covers top destinations with the best career prospects, emerging trends, and practical tips for engineers aiming to work abroad. The post Top Countries for Civil Engineers in 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Mary Scott Nabers Here’s a fact that may be surprising – it surely was to me. The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure.

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Neom | Plans for Saudi Arabia’s linear city cut from 170km to 2.4km

New Civil Engineer

Saudi Arabia’s wildly ambitious plan to build 500m tall, mirrored, 170km long parallel skyscrapers, forming a 1.5M population desert city has been curtailed to 2.4km long. The post Neom | Plans for Saudi Arabia’s linear city cut from 170km to 2.4km appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause

Construction Dive

Dive Brief: Irvine, California-based Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to build its $5 billion Social Circle, Georgia, electric vehicle plant, despite an ongoing construction pause, according to a letter from the electric automaker on April 18. The letter, addressed to the Georgia Departme.

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Final Grenfell Tower report delayed once again

Construction News

The final report into the Grenfell Tower fire has been delayed for a third time – with its expected publication now pushed later into the summer. It was initially hoped that the report would be published last autumn, before being moved to early this year.… The post Final Grenfell Tower report delayed once again appeared first on Construction News.

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Mears gets £400m managing asylum seekers

The Construction Index

Housing maintenance contractor Mears Group turned over more than £1bn last year, with more than 40% of that coming from looking after asylum seekers.

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Saturday Mornings In Ghana

Civil + Structural Engineer

People in AEC Profile: Selasie Buatsi Selasie Buatsi has been a Project Manager for BOND Civil & Utility Construction for the past four years, but she has been around the AEC industry for her entire life. Growing up in Ghana on the West Coast of Africa, Buatsi describes herself as a curious kid and often tagged along with her father to work. Her father owns several construction companies, and Buatsi’s curiosity was her introduction to the AEC industry.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

For Construction Pros

How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.

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VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Executive Engineer | 12-05-2024

Construction Placements

VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Executive Engineer | 12-05-2024 VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Executive Engineer, last date to apply for this job is 12-05-2024 The post VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Executive Engineer | 12-05-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction backlog posts first gain of 2024

Construction Dive

Given industry headwinds, the “optimism among nonresidential construction contractors is astonishing,” said Anirban Basu, Associated Builders and Contractors chief economist.

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Staff at building services firm hold strike ballot

Construction News

Staff at Crane Building Services & Utilities (BS&U) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, are holding a strike ballot over pay. The ballot opened on Thursday (18 April) among 105 workers – or 78 per cent of the firm’s 151 employees – and will close on 2 May,… The post Staff at building services firm hold strike ballot appeared first on Construction News.

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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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National Highways starts enabling works for Stonehenge tunnel

The Construction Index

Critics are questioning National Highways’ decision to start enabling works for the £2.5bn Stonehenge tunnel project while legal challenges remain unresolved.

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Kindling for growth

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers From the Zweig Letter Zweig Group experts share their insights on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small, entrepreneurial AEC firms. More than five decades of experience in AEC industry leadership and expertise were on display during Zweig Group’s recent Fireside Chat Webinar. Using the format of a classic fireside chat, Mark Zweig, founder and chairman of Zweig Group , and Chad Clinehens, president and CEO of Zweig Group , explored topics and questions centered

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£28bn plans unveiled to create ‘world’s largest airport’ in Dubai

New Civil Engineer

Plans worth $35bn (£28bn) have been announced for the expansion of Dubai’s second largest airfield into the city’s main international airport, which will make it the largest airport in the world. The post £28bn plans unveiled to create ‘world’s largest airport’ in Dubai appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Baltimore Bridge Report Says $57 Billion Needed For Highways

For Construction Pros

In the wake of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and the blockage of the United State's ninth largest port, TRIP highlights the increasing backlog of infrastructure deterioration and the need for more domestic funding.

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How Biden’s apprenticeship push could affect builders

Construction Dive

The president has taken action to bolster registered apprenticeships, but employers say it could mean more regulatory hoops to jump through on public projects.

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Passivhaus needn’t be daunting – it’s just a shift in mindset

Construction News

Jon Bootland is chief executive of the Passivhaus Trust, which promotes the adoption of the international Passivhaus eco-design standard in the UK Passivhaus is on the rise in the UK, with the Scottish Government developing a Passivhaus-equivalent policy for the energy efficiency of new-build housing,… The post Passivhaus needn’t be daunting – it’s just a shift in mindset appeared first on Construction News.

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Building materials trade deficit tops £14bn

The Construction Index

The UK’s trade deficit in building materials shrank by 14% last year but is still nearly five times higher than the target set by the government’s landmark strategy document.

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Stantec-designed Engineering Classroom and Research Building opens its doors at Prairie View A&M University

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building provides technical spaces to support hands-on learning and research activities that are critical to the field of engineering Prairie View, TX – Prairie View A&M University recently opened their new Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB). The three-story building provides instructional and research laboratory space for the Roy G.

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South Yorkshire exploring possibilities of Supertram network extension

New Civil Engineer

Options are being explored to expand the South Yorkshire Supertram network now that it is under the ownership of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Symca). The post South Yorkshire exploring possibilities of Supertram network extension appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Sustainable architecture highlights new Bend Science Station

Construction Specifier

An exterior view of the Bend Science Station (BSS). Photo ©Alan Brandt Bend Science Station (BSS), a non-profit based in Bend, Ore., has a new home designed by Hennebery Eddy Architects, in the form of a light-flooded learning laboratory on the Oregon State University-Cascades (OSU) campus. An aerial view of the Bend Science Station (BSS). Photo ©Chris Murray The building’s design fuses experiential learning and architecture, seen in the demonstration tower, outdoor classroom, and visible sustai

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$12B Vegas-to-California rail project breaks ground

Construction Dive

The privately led Brightline West high-speed passenger rail line will slash travel times between Sin City and the Los Angeles area.

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Delivering HS2’s Old Oak Common station box

Construction News

The consortium digging out the box for HS2’s Old Oak Common station is operating on a grand scale Client: HS2 Ltd Contract value: £1.67bn (entire station) Contract type: NEC Main contractor: Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra JV Suppliers: Select (tower crane), Expanded (excavation plan). Structural engineering… The post Delivering HS2’s Old Oak Common station box appeared first on Construction News.

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Big fine follows Kent cable strike

The Construction Index

A Kent housing company has been fined £528,000 after an employee repairing a fence post inadvertently struck an underground cable, suffering burns to his face.

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Denver International Airport opens new west security checkpoint

Civil + Structural Engineer

New checkpoint is Phase 2 of the airport’s renovation project for future growth and increased efficiency Denver International Airport (DEN) recently opened its new 17-lane TSA security checkpoint on the terminal’s northwest end of Level 6. Global integrated design firm Stantec provided architecture, interior design, design management, and construction administration services for this second phase of DEN’s $2.1 billion Great Hall project.

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Plan released to triple offshore wind supply chain and achieve £25bn economic boost by 2035

New Civil Engineer

A roadmap to tripling the UK’s offshore wind manufacturing capability and providing a £25bn boost to the economy by 2035 has been released by key players in the nation’s offshore wind industry. The post Plan released to triple offshore wind supply chain and achieve £25bn economic boost by 2035 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Orleans’s landmark church to undergo major restoration

Construction Specifier

Pro-bono church restoration project undertaken by Cushing Terrell Photo courtesy Cushing Terrell The Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church, a distinguished landmark within the Seventh Ward of New Orleans, La., will undergo a major preservation and expansion project, led by Cushing Terrell. Recognized as one of the 11 most-endangered buildings by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2023, the church has tried to revitalize its cherished edifice.

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$500M mixed-use project coming to downtown Orlando

Construction Dive

The development, adjacent to the Orlando Magic’s arena, includes a hotel, housing and an entertainment venue and is set to break ground this year.

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Original and replacement contractor on same scheme both turn to administrators

Construction News

A local authority faces the prospect of having to change its main contractor on a residential scheme for a second time after the replacement firm announced it was suffering severe financial problems. Last month, client Wokingham Borough Council announced that Osborne would take over a… The post Original and replacement contractor on same scheme both turn to administrators appeared first on Construction News.

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Sizewell C commits to 'best in class' working conditions

The Construction Index

Sizewell C has signed agreements to provide ‘best in class’ employment conditions for the thousands of construction workers who will build Britain’s next nuclear power station.

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Your plan isn’t strategic

Civil + Structural Engineer

The hidden signs your firm’s plan is neither strategic nor growth-driven. By Ying Liu, LEED AP BD+C From the Zweig Letter Despite good intentions, one of the most common pitfalls in strategic planning is the lack or absence of growth strategies, let alone being intentional and strategic about them. Growth strategies are like part and parcel of a strategic plan in which the ultimate value and impacts are driven by a firm’s ability to both clearly articulate and robustly execute its growth strateg