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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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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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Which US Housing Markets Are the Hottest? ibush Tue, 02/13/2024 - 09:55 Denver once again tops the list of the hottest MSAs overall on the U.S. News Housing Market Index, exhibiting a mix of strengths including a positive ratio of building permits to job growth Once again, Denver is at the top of the list of the hottest housing markets overall based on December 2023 data from the U.S.

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Building Permits Building Resilience Permits 277

Prodyogi

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Are you a budding civil engineering student looking for exciting project ideas to tackle in 2024? Look no further! We've curated a list of 10 intriguing topics inspired by recent research in the field:Utilizing Recycled Materials in Road ConstructionExplore the effects of incorporating recycled asphalt material and natural pozzolan as additives in hot-mix asphalt.

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Engineering 245

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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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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Indianapolis – Schmidt Associates, a regional leader in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, proudly announces its designation as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Indiana Department of Administration’s Division of Supplier Diversity. This significant achievement underscores the firm’s commitment to empowering design and diverse perspectives, reflecting the vibrant and varied communities it serves.

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Prodyogi

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A Request for Information (RFI) is a business process used within the course of a construction project to request clarifications related to project drawings, specifications, or other project conditions. RFIs initiated help to resolve data or information gaps, or ambiguity in a particular project thus helping to come up with the best decisions during the project.

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Project Management Construction Management 208

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Craft training proves to be a crucial strategy for contractors, addressing workforce shortages, enhancing employee engagement and boosting competitiveness in the construction industry.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

McLean, VA — Submissions are now open for the 2024 edition of the North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA). Presented by the Copper Development Association (CDA), the NACIA awards celebrate projects across the United States and Canada that feature architectural copper and copper alloys, including roof systems, façades, and wall systems, as well as custom-fabricated elements.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Callahan, Contributing Editor P art 1 of this series addressed how home building lags other industries in achieving productivity gains and how simplification and standardization are key to improving productivity in housing construction.

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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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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The firm will design and build a new acute care tower at Prince Albert Victoria Hospital with a heliport and an expanded emergency department.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Madison, WI – CivilGEO has been named a Leader in the Best Civil Engineering Design Software category on G2 for the seventh consecutive time. This recognition is based on real user feedback highlighting software features, ease of use and market presence. The company received 41 badges including “ High Performer ,” “ Momentum Leader ,” “ Best Support ,” and “ Best Relationship ” in the G2 Winter 2024 Grid® Report.

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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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Building Controls 134

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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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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The government has confirmed that it is developing strategies to deal with a potential extreme space weather event. NCE asks what is space weather, how is it monitored and what affects could it have on infrastructure? The post Plans for infrastructure preparedness against solar storms ‘being explored’, government confirms appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Infrastructure Development Engineering 129

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Tutor Perini subsidiary will lay approximately 150,000 feet of fiber-optic cable for North America’s largest transportation network.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In today’s competitive business landscape, recognizing employees for their hard work and achievements isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a strategic imperative. Rewarding employees plays a pivotal role in enhancing job satisfaction, bolstering employee morale, and cultivating a culture of appreciation. When team members feel valued for their contributions, they’re not only more likely to stay with the company, reducing turnover rates, but also become advocates for the organization, indi

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Public Works Structural Systems Project Management Architecture 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The construction industry has historically been sorely lacking in opportunities for women, who represent only 13% of the industry and just 1% of tradespeople according to Autodesk’s latest research on the talent challenges facing the sector. The post How technology is helping to level the playing field for women in construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 120

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Doug Beane, CFO of North Carolina-based Samet Corp., said high interest rates continuing could mean a sluggish second half to the year.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

DALLAS – Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center have selected HKS and Perkins&Will as the integrated design team to collaborate on a new pediatric campus in Dallas to meet the demands of the growing North Texas population. The new campus, which will replace the current Children’s Health hospital in Dallas, is designed to be one of the largest, most transformative pediatric hospitals in the nation.

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Collaboration Building Design Project Management Facility Management 130

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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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New data showing a technical recession and lower construction output in the UK send a message to government that “cuts have consequences”, according to representatives of the civil engineering and construction sectors. The post Frustration across sector as new figures show UK recession and construction slowdown appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 125

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Futures traders now see a 52% probability that policymakers in June will cut the federal funds rate from its current peak level between 5.25% and 5.5%.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

For a business to thrive and grow, it needs a strategic plan and the ability to find new customers and continually tap into promising markets. However, this can be easier said than done in a highly competitive trade industry. With time, the quality of your work will speak for itself, which is the most valuable testimonial of all. While your good reputation preceding you is undoubtedly essential, there are a few other ways that you'll want to market your services to ensure that you have a steady

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Land Use Regulations Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A quantum-based navigation system for railways to address issues arising from loss of satellite signal in tunnels will be developed by a consortium led by the University of Birmingham’s spin-out MoniRail. The post Quantum-based railway navigation innovation wins funding appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Engineering 115

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An NCES survey found about a third of public schools have never undergone any major renovations, been replaced or gotten an addition.

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Surveying 281

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The under-development, Rockaway Village in Queens, has replaced the abandoned strip mall and parking space nestled between the A train terminal and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) with an affordable housing design model. Reimagining the connection between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and LIRR stations, the development is envisioned as a series of novel public spaces and streets that will breathe new life into the center of downtown Far Rockaway.

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Site Planning Building Design Mapping Architecture 111

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Queensland Government has revealed that heavy vehicle regulation services will transition from the jurisdiction of the Department of Transport and Main Roads to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), as part of a national reform program. This effectively means that responsibilities around regulation for heavy vehicles will shift to the NVHR, meaning there’s a more consistent approach to compliance and enforcement around heavy vehicles on a national scale.

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Safety Regulations 108

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