Mammoet unveils "world’s strongest land-based crane"
Equipment World
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The 6,000-metric-ton-capacity crane has a main mast length of 561 feet, or 898 feet when using the fixed jib attachment. Details at Equipment World.
Equipment World
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The 6,000-metric-ton-capacity crane has a main mast length of 561 feet, or 898 feet when using the fixed jib attachment. Details at Equipment World.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Touchplan, a production planning platform, captured data from over 321,000 scheduled tasks over the past year to compile the reasons.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
by Mike Mack The architecture, engineering and construction sector is notorious for its challenges, from tight deadlines to unexpected planning, permitting, design and construction obstacles. Whether working in water, transportation, power or some other industry, teams are often faced with unexpected issues in an intense, often high-stress and highly charged environment.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Great British Nuclear (GBN) has advanced small modular reactor (SMR) designs from GE-Hitachi, Holtec Britain, Rolls-Royce SMR and Westinghouse Electric Co. to the next round of its competition. The post Great British Nuclear SMR competition whittled down to final 4 following initial tenders appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
For Construction Pros
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The shift toward trade schools has significantly impacted the construction industry in addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges: a shortage of qualified, skilled workers.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
By SHANE D. BOONE, Ph.D., Chair of ASNT Research Council Infrastructure Committee For generations, bridges have served to link communities across the country. They carry hundreds of millions of people over rivers, railroads, and valleys to their work, school, home, and other important destinations. In addition, the US transportation infrastructure, particularly highways and associated bridges, carry the goods and services needed for our society to properly function.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
For Morgan and Jamie Molitor of Construction2Style, “reputation means everything.” But how exactly are they building their reputation? “It’s not just. get in, get out, get paid,” they say. It’s “always trying to do the right thing on a project. trying to do what we would want done in a family member’s home or in our own home.” And one way they’re accomplishing this is by using Andersen® 400 Series windows, the window with fewer callbacks.
Prodyogi
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
GRP water tanks are glass-reinforced plastic water tanks constructed from a combination of plastic and fiberglass. This robust and resilient material composition makes them a superior choice for water storage compared to traditional steel-reinforced concrete tanks.Let's delve into the advantages and maintenance requirements of GRP water tank construction.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The contractor and civil engineer ECCO III Enterprises began construction in August on new chemical addition facilities, which treat New York City’s water supply.
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
How you can get ready for the 2024 YEA Award Competition that starts next week The anticipation is building as Civil+Structural Engineering Media gears up for its 2024 Yearbook Engineering Achievement (YEA) Award competition. This prestigious event celebrates innovation, excellence, and achievement in the AEC industry, showcasing groundbreaking projects from around the globe.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Despite dropping mortgage rates, sales of newly built homes remained stagnant in August. According to real estate market platform Zillow, there were 716,000 new-home sales in August, down by 4.7% from the 751,000 sales recorded in July. However, sales were still 9.8% Additionally, there were 467,000 new homes available for sale at the end of August, a 7.8-month supply, up from 7.3 months in July but slightly below the 7.9-month supply in August 2023.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd), the government-owned company in charge of delivering HS2, may be brought under direct state control as a result of a new government-commissioned review. The post Government considering bringing HS2 Ltd under state control appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The construction giant leveraged a physical crane attachment that employs sensors and anticipates weight shifts to put 10,000-pound formwork slabs in place accurately and safely.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Platinum Contracting has completed construction on La Cova in South Shore at Lake Las Vegas, expanding Southern Nevada’s largest lakeside master planned community. As the general contractor for the landmark project, the heavy civil construction firm successfully laid the groundwork for a premier residential subdivision. The comprehensive construction project included extensive grading, paving, concrete work and the installation of essential infrastructure components such as wet and dry utilities
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Designing a kitchen for a multigenerational household requires careful planning to meet the needs of children, parents, and grandparents. As costs increase and more families opt to live under one roof, kitchens are being used more intensively. Because of this, builders and designers need to think creatively about how specific design choices can affect family dynamics.
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Fraud can be a significant threat to businesses of all sizes in any industry. Construction companies are not spared and are even more vulnerable to various fraudulent activities, from bid rigging and inflated costs to payroll fraud and misuse of funds. Many small business owners have become increasingly concerned about fraud after the pandemic. According to SAP Concur (An expense management solutions company), a staggering 85% of businesses surveyed expect the risk of fraud to continue.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The delivery method is best suited for projects with a well-defined scope, such as road and bridge rehabilitation, per a new report from the American Council of Engineering Companies.
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
BOSTON — As the pioneer in information management and collaboration software since 2004, Newforma will celebrate its 20th anniversary at this year’s Newforma World, scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 3 in Orlando, Florida. Acclaimed futurist and innovation strategist Nikki Greenberg will serve as keynote speaker. “We’re taking this opportunity to highlight our accomplishments over the past two remarkable decades and to assert our position as leaders and innovators for the future,” said N
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
S-5!, a metal roof attachment manufacturer, has partnered with National Women in Roofing (NWIR) to launch a new scholarship program aimed at supporting women pursuing careers in skilled trades. The NWIR & S-5! Scholarship provides a $2,500 award for trade school education, along with a one-year NWIR membership and personalized mentorship from an experienced member.
New Civil Engineer
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Luton Town Football Club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has submitted a planning application for a new 25,000-capacity stadium to Luton Borough Council. The post Luton Town submits planning application for Aecom-led 25,000 capacity stadium appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.
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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.
Construction News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
David Savage is a partner and head of construction engineering & projects at Charles Russell Speechlys Grenfell Tower was an all too typical project for its level of value, procured on the same flawed basis of construction economics and pressures that are still recognisable everywhere.… The post Grenfell Tower Inquiry: a crucial step forward with significant challenges appeared first on Construction News.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Designing a kitchen for a multi-generational household requires careful planning to meet the needs of children, parents, and grandparents. As costs increase and more families opt to live under one roof, kitchens are being used more intensively. Because of this, builders and designers need to think creatively about how specific design choices can impact family dynamics.
For Construction Pros
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Stellantis, parent company of Dodge and other brands, revealed it would invest more than $406 million in three facilities in Michigan to develop a platform that can be shared for both electric and hybrid vehicles.
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Total groundbreakings climbed 6% during the last month of the summer, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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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
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Atlantic Park is a transformative mixed-use development coming to Virginia Beach. Photo courtesy Hanbury Design Atlantic Park is a transformative mixed-use development coming to Virginia Beach. Led by developer Venture Realty Group, the project will unify three city blocks in its initial phase. Some other features of this project include a 1.08 ha (2.67 acres) surf lagoon that replicates natural waves, a 6,503 m 2 (70,000 sf) entertainment venue that honors a cultural landmark called ‘The Dome,’
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Affordability has become a challenge for prospective homebuyers across the board, but some types of households are actually seeing homeownership rates improve. The National Association of Home Builders’ Eye On Housing blog analyzed home ownership rates across households and found that the homeownership rate for single-parent households increased by 5.7 percentage points over the past decade.
For Construction Pros
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Senior product manager, Chris Broome, discusses the surprise move from the company, why they felt this was the right moment, and which LeeBoy pavers pair best with these new rollers.
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