The Construction Index

MARCH 28, 2024

Mobile crane hire companies are being forced to shut for business for at least four days over Easter in England and Wales because police have banned them from the roads.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 14, 2024

The legislation on the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis would block counties and cities from requiring companies to protect their workers from extreme heat.

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MARCH 26, 2024

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland USA has collapsed after being struck by a container ship. The post Baltimore’s 366m span steel truss bridge collapses after being struck by container ship appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

MARCH 20, 2024

From enhanced standardization and project management platforms to automation options that increase speed and reduce costs, these new tools offer increased flow within offsite construction projects.

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Roads Online

MARCH 18, 2024

Chair, board appointed for newly formed High Speed Rail Authority. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.com/muratart. The Federal Government and High Speed Rail Authority are seeking tenders and experts to help develop and plan the first stage of the east coast high speed rail network. The proposed section would connect Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle and represents the first priority under the newly formed High Speed Rail Authority, which will oversee the development of the eastern high-speed

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Construction News

MARCH 25, 2024

The pool of contractors willing to rebuild a Suffolk hospital infested with crumble-risk concrete is limited, partly due to nearby work on Sizewell C, its NHS Trust has said. A West Suffolk NHS Trust report given to its board last week said that the contractor… The post Sizewell C impacting RAAC hospital rebuild, says NHS trust appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 28, 2024

The Key Bridge’s modest protections couldn’t stop the 984-foot cargo ship, but safeguards strong enough to do so would be impractical, experts say.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 1, 2024

As a one-time railway operator, I’ve sometimes pondered on which sort of engineer is the operator’s best friend. Probably it depends on what sort of railway you are operating. The post The development of HS2 was exemplary appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 25, 2024

Heartwood, a Seattle residential project built in mass timber under Type-IV codes, by a team consisting of atelierjones. This project can serve as a model for residential projects chosen as part of NYCEDC’s Mass Timber Studio. Photos by Lara Swimmer/courtesy atelierjones. NYC’s Mass Timber Studio, a climate innovation initiative by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, has chosen its inaugural teams.

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Construction Placements

MARCH 22, 2024

Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 04-04-2024 Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts, last date to apply for this job is 04-04-2024 The post Petronet LNG Limited (PLL) Recruitment 2024 for Various Posts | 04-04-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Construction News

MARCH 20, 2024

Emma Knight is a principal associate and Brett Mason is an associate at law firm Gowling WLG The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) recently handed down judgment in Adriatic Land 5 Limited v The Long Leaseholders at Hippersley Point, considering the effect of paragraph 9 of… The post Tribunal considers extent of leaseholder protections appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 19, 2024

More than half of the local road network in England and Wales could fail in the next 15 years as the amount needed to fix the backlog of repairs reaches a record high of £16.3bn.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2024

The contractor’s foundation has announced its largest-ever donation to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The industry has the second-highest rate of suicide in the among all work sectors, per the CDC.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 18, 2024

Anglian Water and Cambridge Water will look to submit development consent order (DCO) application for their £2.2bn Fenlands reservoir in 2026 with a view to construction starting in 2029. The post Timeline and specifications of £2.2bn Fenlands reservoir revealed as planning progresses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

Portland International Airport (PDX) has undergone a transformative $215 million expansion, led by design firms Hennebery Eddy and Fentress Architects. The project is the first major one in nearly two decades and it focuses on balancing passenger and infrastructure demands on the north and south sides of the terminal. The initiative involved a 253-m (830-ft) extension of Concourse E, adding 12,727 m 2 (137,000 sf) to accommodate seven contact gates and two ground-loading gates.

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Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

Image courtesy of InEight. Material provided by InEight InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, is proud to unveil the relaunch of InEight Schedule. As the construction industry faces increasing uncertainty and project complexity, this release marks a significant leap forward in collaborative construction planning, empowering teams to tackle complex projects, seamlessly manage risk, and foster structured collaboration for precise, validated schedules.

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Construction News

MARCH 7, 2024

A London council has warned fire-safety issues found in around 600 of its low-rise homes may be the “tip of the iceberg” of a national problem. Barnet Council said it is briefing the government and other local authorities after an investigation into a fire last… The post Council sounds alarm on timber-frame housing after fire appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 11, 2024

The development company behind the planned regeneration of Coventry city centre has obtained planning consent or the first phase of its City Centre South (CCS) project.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 6, 2024

The racetrack casino in Queens will create a full “Las Vegas-style” gaming complex — if the New York State Gaming Commission awards it a highly competitive license.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 22, 2024

When I read the news that the UK could be facing blackouts from 2028 due to delays in the delivery of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, I nearly fell off my chair. Resorting to blackouts or brownouts – planned energy disruptions – as… The post To avoid blackouts, the UK must lower its energy demand – here’s how appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 8, 2024

The Athletics Major League Baseball (MLB) team’s new domed ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip will resemble a “spherical armadillo.” Images courtesy Negativ The forthcoming Athletics Major League Baseball (MLB) team’s new domed ballpark in Las Vegas, Nevada, a collaboration between Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and HNTB, is set to become a vibrant symbol on the iconic strip.

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BDC Network

MARCH 28, 2024

Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:33 Office Buildings Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Director of Commercial, LPA, underscores the value of providing rich, human-focused environments for the return-to-office workforce. Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB Office Buildings Headquarters Designers Building Owners When leasing agents take clients to see buildings, they know what’s important: people.

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Construction News

MARCH 12, 2024

Balfour Beatty has signed a memorandum of understanding with Holtec, a US nuclear firm that is looking to develop small nuclear plants and a factory in the UK. In December 2022, the UK’s largest contractor agreed to work with Holtec on early plans for small… The post Balfour Beatty signs new deal with nuclear developer appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 14, 2024

The British Occupational Hygiene Society says that there is no reason for Britain to follow Australia’s lead in banning engineered stone worktops.

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Engineering 132

Construction Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

Just in time for spring construction season, new tech tools include heavy equipment innovations, a handheld radar scanner and digital twin upgrades.

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Construction Equipment 368

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 8, 2024

Shropshire Council has released a £110M tender to find a contractor to construct its planned North West Relief Road. The post Shropshire Council invites tenders for £110M contract to construct North West Relief Road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 8, 2024

Present-day photo of Kansas City Stadium. Photo courtesy Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Collaborating with the sports architecture firm, Populous, Kansas City Chiefs recently revealed visuals of the proposed renovations and enhancements aimed at fortifying Arrowhead Stadium’s status as a cultural icon and a premier destination for sports enthusiasts worldwide.

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Roads Online

MARCH 24, 2024

Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. Major contractors have been shortlisted for three individual packages of works on the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project in Queensland. ActivUs consortium (consisting of CPB Contractors, Acciona Contractors, UGL Engineering, SMEC Australia and WSP Australia) and Activate consortium (consisting of John Holland Queensland, Aurecon Australasia and AECOM Australia) have been shortlisted for the LGC Rail Package.

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Construction News

MARCH 7, 2024

The Balfour Beatty Vinci joint venture (JV) working on HS2 has announced the launch of a women’s only training course to mark International Women’s Day. The course, called Introduction to Construction, is designed to equip women with the skills and accreditation they need to start… The post HS2 launches all-female training course appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 11, 2024

The A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project application has been granted development consent by the secretary of state for transport.

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