For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
A case study on the Big Island of Hawaii reveals how a quality control department can use existing tools and equipment to support innovative project engineering.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The practice helps longtime employees learn tech and communication skills, while newer workers gain valuable insight from experienced colleagues, according to a Suffolk project manager.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and the Trimble Foundation Fund have partnered with The HALO Trust, the world’s largest landmine-clearing non-profit organization, to help expand its demining operations across Ukraine. The Foundation Fund directed grant focuses on strengthening the HALO Trust’s capacity to locate and remove landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive hazards from civilian areas to create safer communities.
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Product Innovation kcichowicz Tue, 11/07/2023 - 11:54 Take an inside look at Marvin's world of innovation, technology, and vision that bring new product offerings, new applications, and a true confidence in product durability to life in the final episode of Inside Marvin. Enabled Active Product Innovation Video ID 6339982429112 Video Duration 0:05:25.
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Prodyogi
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Soil sampling is the process of obtaining samples of soil from the desired depth at the desired location in a natural deposit to assess its engineering properties for the design of the foundation. The device that is used to collect soil samples is called a sampler. Boring and sampling methods in soil exploration go hand in hand during soil investigation.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The prevailing wage rule update went into effect Oct. 23, and it could mean higher hourly wages for workers on major federal projects.
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Build LLC Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
BUILD talks with Mark de Reus about the design strategies of tropical modernism, the challenges of thatched roofs, and why new construction in Hawai’i should be blessed by a Hawai’ian priest. The post The Craft of Tropical Modernism: An Interview with Mark de Reus, Part 1 appeared first on BUILD Blog.
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Construction 101 Workshop Introduces Teen Girls to Construction Careers ldeakins Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:47 Forty Sacramento high school girls recently participated in Construction 101 for Teens, a workshop that introduces girls to careers in the construction industry McCarthy Building Companies, in Woodland, Calif., hosted its third annual "Construction 101 for Teens" workshop to encourage more young women to consider careers in the construction industry.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Large developments, including Newlab at Michigan Central and the renovation of the Book Building skyscraper, were recently completed in the Motor City.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
St. Louis, MO – KAI founder and chairman Michael E. Kennedy, Sr. was honored Oct. 18 with a Lifetime Achievement Award during Construction Inclusion Week held Oct. 16-20 at Harris Stowe University in St. Louis. Founded by McCarthy Building Companies in 2020, Construction Inclusion Week is an annual week-long, industry-wide effort to champion change and cultivate a more inclusive construction industry.
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New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Department for Transport (DfT) has spent £564M on land and property for the cancelled Phase 2 of High Speed 2 (HS2), according to a Freedom of Information request from NCE, while rail experts have called on the government to halt its plans to sell… The post HS2 | Expenditure on land for cancelled Phase 2 revealed to be £564M as experts call for DfT to halt sale appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
NAHB Careers in Construction Month Inspires Students to Pursue Skilled Trades ldeakins Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:35 During October, a number of building associations and National Association of Home Builders members across the country joined in the effort to inspire younger generations to pursue careers in the skilled trades Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) spent the month of October promoting careers in the construction industry through a number of activities and initiativ
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
As construction jobs grow in size and complexity, someone is needed to ensure the vision doesn’t get lost along the way, said panelists at the Design-Build Conference & Expo last week.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) with input from the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA).
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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
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The former technical director of High Speed 2 Ltd (HS2 Ltd) and one of the principal designers of HS2’s original plan believes “overengineering” of the project is a principal reason behind the continually ballooning costs. The post HS2 designer blames frequent cost rises on ‘overengineering’ of project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Whirlpool Surpasses $125 Million in Donations to Habitat for Humanity ldeakins Fri, 11/10/2023 - 08:42 Whirlpool is celebrating more than $125 million donated to Habitat for Humanity since their partnership began in 1999 Whirlpool has exceeded the $125 million milestone in in-kind product donations to Habitat for Humanity International. Since their partnership began in 1999, Whirlpool has contributed more than 241,000 major home appliances to nearly 197,000 Habitat households across the U.S., Ha
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
While more than two-thirds of contractors emphasize the importance of inclusion, just 34% of small companies and 42% of non-union shops do so, a new report found.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Hawthorne, N.J. – Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces David Graham, P.E., of Dan Brown and Associates has been named chair of DFI’s Drilled Shaft Committee. He succeeds Paul Axtell, P.E., D.GE, Dan Brown and Associates. Graham is a senior engineer with Dan Brown and Associates in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has over 14 years of experience in the geotechnical engineering and construction industry.
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New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
The Department for Transport (DfT) may be unable to afford all the transport projects it has pledged to deliver under its £41bn annual budget, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned. The post NAO raises concerns over DfT’s ability to deliver major projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Pennsylvania Allocates $98M to Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage ldeakins Thu, 11/09/2023 - 09:30 The state of Pennsylvania has allocated the funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to produce more affordable housing units Pennsylvania is allocating $98 million to address its affordable housing shortage, supporting the creation and preservation of more than 3,000 homes.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Major bridge and tunnel projects will make the nation’s busiest passenger railroad “safer, faster, and more reliable,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
After facing a challenging few years, the construction industry is now on the brink of a significant growth spurt, with Glenigan’s latest construction forecast projecting that the sector will grow by 14 per cent in 2024. This growth, however, comes with a new set of… The post Transitioning beyond spreadsheet trackers: your ability to compete in 2024 depends on it appeared first on Construction News.
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New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
The first phase of the mega California High-Speed rail project is moving steadily with the recent completion of the line’s ninth rail structure this year and the release of a tender seeking contractors for track and overhead contact system design. The post California High-Speed rail gathers pace with completion of major structures and release of track tender appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Out of the GSA's announced $2 billion, which included 150 different construction projects using low embodied carbon materials, a significant portion of it will directly impact the asphalt and road building industry.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
A total of 21 projects valued at $100 million or more entered the planning stages in October, including a $215 million Google data center, according to Dodge.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
21 New Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud Construction companies produce an immense amount of data every day; but are firms actually leveraging this goldmine of insights? New research from Deloitte Access Economics , commissioned by Autodesk, suggests there’s work to be done here. Today, only 20% of construction firms identify as data leaders, with the remaining 80% reporting either beginner or emergent levels of data capabilities.
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New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
National Grid is accelerating the connection of up to 20GW of clean energy projects to its electricity transmission and distribution networks in England and Wales. The post National Grid to accelerate up to 20GW of clean energy projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The enhanced working environment closely resembles a gaming station, appealing to new audiences — both a younger generation and those who don’t see themselves climbing into a cab for eight to ten hours a day.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
More transportation and water agencies are adopting the project delivery method, according to a recent panel at the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Rick Roos, Rockwool’s senior manager for codes, standards, and fire safety, (second from the left) receives The Construction Specifier ‘s 2023 Article of the Year Award at the CSI National Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pictured from left to right: Lynsey Hankins, FCSI, director from the South Central Region of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI); Rick Roos; Cam Featherstonhaugh IV, CSI, CDT, CSI’s board chair; and Jason Cramp, executive editor of The Constru
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