Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
Achieving diversity goals in construction has long been an uphill battle, but innovative AI solutions are transforming outdated sourcing methods - allowing contractors to easily connect with qualified diverse firms while saving time and money.
Prodyogi
APRIL 15, 2024
Potholes are holes or little pits formed in roadways mainly caused due to the effects of extreme traffic load and water penetration. The process of restoring the pavement by filling the potholes is called patching. Potholes can be formed in both asphalt and concrete pavement.
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Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
The agency, along with two separate joint ventures, completed work near the La Brea Tar Pits and around abandoned oil wells.
Construction Placements
APRIL 14, 2024
Discover Your Construction Personality Type with Our New Test Identify your construction personality type with our specialized test and tailor your career path for maximum success. Take the test today! The post Discover Your Construction Personality Type with Our New Test appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
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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
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 19, 2024
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.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 19, 2024
Todd Dawalt Todd Dawalt is the founder and host of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, dedicated to helping construction business owners from his experience managing projects from bathroom remodels to high-rise buildings. Now, he coaches construction business owners to systematize their business so it runs without them. Contact him at todd@constructionleadingedge.
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Construction News
APRIL 16, 2024
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 18, 2024
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.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 19, 2024
Who's Earning What in Construction ibush Fri, 04/19/2024 - 12:21 Workers in construction management roles may earn a higher median wage, but on average, lower-paid occupations have experienced somewhat faster wage growth The U.S. median wage is $48,060, while the top 25% of workers earn at least $76,980, according to data from the May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program released by the U.S.
Construction Dive
APRIL 18, 2024
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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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.
Construction News
APRIL 19, 2024
Contracting firm Geoffrey Osborne has filed for administration, but says it is in talks to sell the business to new owners. A notice announcing the company’s intention to appoint adminstrators was filed with the High Court shortly before 4pm yesterday by legal representative Macfarlanes. In… The post Geoffrey Osborne in sale talks, files administration notice appeared first on Construction News.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 17, 2024
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
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 19, 2024
If you're like many construction business owners, you may need help understanding your finances or how you can use your financial information to make decisions for your business. We often get into business because we love a product or service we want to provide, but it's less common that we love managing the financial aspects of our business. As a construction company owner, you have the best chances of success when you regularly set budgets, develop financial forecasts, and establish goals.
Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2024
Investors pumped $672 million into the space through March, a significant jump from the same period in 2023, according to Cemex Ventures.
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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
The Construction Index
APRIL 14, 2024
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 19, 2024
Indianapolis – Schmidt Associates, a leading Midwest architectural and engineering firm, is thrilled to announce the addition of Cori Korn, CFRM to the position of business development representative. In her new role, Korn will play a crucial part in engaging with central Indiana’s business and community leaders to address their facility design needs, fostering growth and development within communities.
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 19, 2024
NCE has had sight of advanced stages of construction at Australia’s ‘greenfield’ Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI). The post On site: Sydney’s new £2.7bn airport emerges from ‘biggest engineering earthworks in Australia’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
APRIL 16, 2024
Across the U.S. and Canada, members will hold rallies to highlight the prevalent problem in construction.
The Construction Index
APRIL 18, 2024
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has raised concerns about the lack of embodied carbon regulation within the proposed Future Homes and Building Standards.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 19, 2024
West Palm Beach, FL— WGI Inc. is proud to announce that it has been honored with three prestigious engineering excellence awards for its work on the Brightline High-Speed Rail project in Florida. WGI served as the sole geospatial consultant for phase four of the Brightline project, which extended from West Palm Beach to Cocoa, collecting and analyzing essential survey data for the project’s entire construction team.
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 17, 2024
San Francisco’s ambitious $13bn (£10.5bn) programme to defend the city against flooding from inevitable sea rise will involve raising the shoreline and lifting historic buidlings, an engineer on the project has told NCE. The post Early insight on San Francisco’s highly ambitious £10.5bn sea rise protection project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
APRIL 19, 2024
The legislation, which raises maximum fees for those caught speeding in construction areas, comes a year after six workers were killed in what police say was a speeding-related collision.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2024
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 19, 2024
Seasoned professional and demonstrated leader with extensive local experience to expand opportunities and drive operational growth HOUSTON – HNTB Corporation , a leading infrastructure solutions firm, has named Russ Poppe, PE , Houston office leader and vice president. He leads a team of multi-disciplinary transportation infrastructure professionals who deliver highway, toll, aviation, transit, municipal, water and other services to clients.
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 18, 2024
An official investigation into the 2022 collapse of a timber road bridge in Norway “has shown that inadequate caution was exercised in the planning, design, inspection and approval” of the bridge. The post 2022 Norway timber bridge collapse due to ‘inadequate caution’ in planning and inspection appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
APRIL 18, 2024
The fatalities occurred after a truck driver entered an active work area during the state’s Work Zone Awareness Week.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2024
Taliesin West functioned as Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter retreat and desert studio from 1937 until his death in 1959. Photo by Andrew Pielage/courtesy Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Integrated design firm, Sasaki will lead a comprehensive sustainability plan for Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Ariz. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation has tasked the firm with creating a strategy that will celebrate the architectural masterpiec
Construction News
APRIL 15, 2024
Richard Stockley is the managing director of health and safety consultancy RCC International The Factories Act of 1833 kickstarted a culture of health and safety in the UK, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act. But construction… The post If you care about profit, take wellbeing seriously appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 15, 2024
The laying and burying of cable needed for the 190km Greenlink Interconnector that will connect Ireland and Wales’ power grids has begun. The post Burying of cable for 190km Ireland to Wales subsea interconnector begins appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2024
King County, Washington, is planning a slew of resilience and clean water upgrades over the next decade, bolstered by new EPA loan financing.
Construction Placements
APRIL 15, 2024
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.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 15, 2024
Colby College’s Paul J. Schupf Art Center functions as a multi-purpose venue for film, performing and visual arts, and arts education. Photo by Trent Bell A new facility named The Paul J. Schupf Art Center was unveiled by Susan T. Rodriguez Architecture and Design (STR) at Colby College in Maine. Home to local arts collective Waterville Creates, the 2,601 m 2 (28,000 sf) center functions as a multi-purpose venue for performing and visual arts, and film.
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 16, 2024
Contractor Graham is gearing up for the final beam lifts on National Highways’ £170M upgrade to M25 junction 28, which will also be the scheme’s biggest. The post Engineers gear up for largest beam lifts on £170M upgrade to M25 junction 28 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
APRIL 18, 2024
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