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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Laci Budd, CPSM Technical Contributor: Mike Makris, P.E. Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

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Long-vacant Las Vegas lot poised for multibillion-dollar resort

Construction Dive

Developer LVXP is planning an entertainment and lifestyle venue, anchored by an “ultra-luxury” hotel and sports arena, at a site where a similar project failed just months ago.

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Recruiter warns that construction skills shortages are about to get worse

The Construction Index

A construction and engineering recruitment specialist says that an imminent skills shortage will “make 2007’s war for talent look like a water fight” Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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How Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance partners drastically cut cost and carbon

New Civil Engineer

The £500M Strategic Pipeline Alliance project offers lessons for the delivery of future water infrastructure schemes. Sotiris Kanaris reports. The post How Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance partners drastically cut cost and carbon appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Art of Contingency Planning: Dealing with Unforeseen Costs

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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Henderson Engineers Promotes Longtime Luxury Retail Practice Director and Names Successor

Civil + Structural Engineer

National Building Systems Design Firm Elevates Company Veterans Katie Molstad and Ryan Haug Katie Molstad, retail sector design and construction director LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to announce the promotion of company veteran Katie Molstad to retail sector design and construction director.

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Rivian reaffirms plans for $5B Georgia EV plant despite construction pause

Construction Dive

Dive Brief: Irvine, California-based Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to build its $5 billion Social Circle, Georgia, electric vehicle plant, despite an ongoing construction pause, according to a letter from the electric automaker on April 18. The letter, addressed to the Georgia Departme.

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Communication Is Key: Actions to Get the Most from a Commercial Restoration Loss

Wolgast Corporation

As a business owner who owns their building, there may be a time that you have to face damages due to emergencies, fires, floods, natural disasters, or impact. To get the most from an insurance claim involving property restoration, it is best practice to openly communicate and collaborate with both your agent and restoration company. Collectively, you are all the team to see that your goals are achieved.

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Zweig Group releases 2024 Fee & Billing Report of AEC Firms

Civil + Structural Engineer

Zweig Group, the leading provider of advisory services, research, and education for the AEC industry, has announced the release of its 2024 Fee & Billing Report of AEC Firms. This comprehensive report offers insights into fees, billing rates, chargeability/utilization rates, project contracts, and billing practices. Compiled through an extensive online survey across diverse industry firms, this year’s report encompasses analysis on more than 150 job titles and 15 market sectors.

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How tech can level construction’s playing field

Construction Dive

Tools like artificial intelligence and blockchain can help fill labor gaps while building a more diverse and innovative workforce, writes a contech executive.

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WeBuild presents concept for ‘safe’ 700m span cable stayed Baltimore bridge replacement

New Civil Engineer

WeBuild has presented a concept design for a replacement Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, would be a 700m span cable stayed structure allowing for piles at a “safe distance”. The post WeBuild presents concept for ‘safe’ 700m span cable stayed Baltimore bridge replacement appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

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.

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£1bn hospital ‘highly unlikely’ to be built by deadline

Construction News

A north-east London hospital the government promised would be built by 2030 is set to miss the deadline, a project boss has admitted. It is now “highly unlikely” construction will start on the new Whipps Cross Hospital before 2025 and finish before the end of… The post £1bn hospital ‘highly unlikely’ to be built by deadline appeared first on Construction News.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorates 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program

Civil + Structural Engineer

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is today commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program. “The Civil Works mission that has been entrusted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is something that makes USACE unique among the world’s military organizations,” said Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE commanding general. “Our abilities to cohesively perform military, civil, and research and development missions have enabled us to take on and find solutions for many of our nat

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Public sector lifts nonresidential construction spending as private projects lag

Construction Dive

While the two sides of the industry are going in opposite directions, overall nonresidential outlays have outpaced inflation since the start of the pandemic, an economist said.

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Aecom plans mass UK&I transport layoffs due to key clients’ ‘unanticipated decisions’

New Civil Engineer

Aecom has put 306 employees across its UK and Ireland Transportation business at risk of redundancy, with a potential for 138 of them to be let go by July. The post Aecom plans mass UK&I transport layoffs due to key clients’ ‘unanticipated decisions’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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From Plan to Reality: Unlocking the Power of Aerial Imagery for AEC

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

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Delivering HS2’s Old Oak Common station box

Construction News

The consortium digging out the box for HS2’s Old Oak Common station is operating on a grand scale Client: HS2 Ltd Contract value: £1.67bn (entire station) Contract type: NEC Main contractor: Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra JV Suppliers: Select (tower crane), Expanded (excavation plan). Structural engineering… The post Delivering HS2’s Old Oak Common station box appeared first on Construction News.

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An Argument for Mentorship

Civil + Structural Engineer

The employee-focused recruiting, retention, and compensation strategy. By Sara Karstetter, Advisor, Mergers & Acquisitions , Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Stellar management usually consists of those who are great at making sure there are people and resources in the places where they are needed so work can be completed efficiently. Much like a conductor overseeing a world-class orchestra, they plan, direct, and oversee a cacophony of people and needs.

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JV kicks off $4.3B San Francisco hospital build

Construction Dive

Herrero Builders, The Boldt Company and Webcor broke ground on UCSF’s new health care facility in the city’s Parnassus Heights neighborhood.

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National Grid’s new supply chain model to deliver Great Grid Upgrade

New Civil Engineer

A new form of supply chain cooperation has been announced by National Grid, called the Great Grid Partnership, to enable a major upgrade of the electricity network in an alliance with seven major contractors and consultants. The post National Grid’s new supply chain model to deliver Great Grid Upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Original and replacement contractor on same scheme both turn to administrators

Construction News

A local authority faces the prospect of having to change its main contractor on a residential scheme for a second time after the replacement firm announced it was suffering severe financial problems. Last month, client Wokingham Borough Council announced that Osborne would take over a… The post Original and replacement contractor on same scheme both turn to administrators appeared first on Construction News.

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VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Executive Engineer | 12-05-2024

Construction Placements

VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Executive Engineer | 12-05-2024 VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Executive Engineer, last date to apply for this job is 12-05-2024 The post VOC Port Authority Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Executive Engineer | 12-05-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Elon Musk’s Boring Co., concrete contractor cited on ‘Dirty Dozen’ list

Construction Dive

A national safety group named 12 companies that have allegedly flaunted worker health and safety and disregarded employees’ rights.

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Debate | Tackling pollution from road runoff

New Civil Engineer

Roads discharge hundreds of pollutants into waterways every time it rains. Who is responsible for mitigating the pollution and how can it be managed? The post Debate | Tackling pollution from road runoff appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Bam aware of Manchester arena ductwork issues weeks ago

Construction News

Bam Construction discovered ductwork problems at its thrice-delayed £365m Manchester arena project during acoustic tests last month, Construction News can reveal. A letter to council officers flagging the issue has come to light, hours after an air conditioning failure last night caused the last-minute cancellation… The post Bam aware of Manchester arena ductwork issues weeks ago appeared first on Construction News.

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Italians present proposal for Baltimore bridge replacement

The Construction Index

The Italian construction company that rebuilt Genoa's collapsed Ponte Morandi has submitted pro bono designs to replace Baltimore’s collapsed bridge.

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National Skilled Trades Day spotlights urgent need to tackle skilled worker shortage

Construction Dive

In addition to K-12 outreach, companies must meet new talent “where they are” at community colleges and universities, an industry expert says.

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£28bn plans unveiled to create ‘world’s largest airport’ in Dubai

New Civil Engineer

Plans worth $35bn (£28bn) have been announced for the expansion of Dubai’s second largest airfield into the city’s main international airport, which will make it the largest airport in the world. The post £28bn plans unveiled to create ‘world’s largest airport’ in Dubai appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Analysts predict deeper construction recession

Construction News

The construction sector will enter a worse recession this year than previously foreseen, an industry association has said. Economic analysis by the the Construction Products Association (CPA) predicts sector output will decline by 2.2 per cent in 2024. It previously forecast a 0.3 per cent… The post Analysts predict deeper construction recession appeared first on Construction News.

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Emerging considerations in inclusive design

BDC Network

Emerging considerations in inclusive design 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:39 Architects Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better. When it comes to wayfinding, some factors will remain consistent—including accessibility and legibility. Airports Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Architects Design elements that consider a diverse population of users make lives better.

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Fluor sees opportunity in data center boom

Construction Dive

Fluor CEO David Constable drew parallels between the surge in data center construction and the ongoing boom in onshoring manufacturing during Fluor’s first quarter earnings call on Friday.

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Culture change vital for Great British Railways to not be Network Rail 2.0, says chief executive

New Civil Engineer

The transition from Network Rail to the new Great British Railways (GBR) must instill a culture change to avoid simply reinventing the existing organisation, according to its chief executive. The post Culture change vital for Great British Railways to not be Network Rail 2.0, says chief executive appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Major clients commit to low-carbon construction ‘incentives’

Construction News

Seven of the UK’s biggest infrastructure clients have publicly committed to specifying low-carbon construction in contracts and setting dates to phase out fossil fuels. National Highways, Lower Thames Crossing, Heathrow, Sellafield, Anglian Water and Northumbrian Water said yesterday (29 April) that they would provide “incentives”… The post Major clients commit to low-carbon construction ‘incentives’ appeared first on Construction News.

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Enhance Your Career with Our Free Online Decision-Making Test for Construction Professionals!

Construction Placements

Enhance Your Career with Our Free Online Decision-Making Test for Construction Professionals! Discover how our free online test can elevate your decision-making skills in construction, guiding you towards successful project management and career growth. The post Enhance Your Career with Our Free Online Decision-Making Test for Construction Professionals!

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Indiana snares $2B Google data center campus

Construction Dive

Following an $11 billion announcement from Amazon last week, the Hoosier State is quickly racking up a slew of new computing facility wins.

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Network Rail completes footbridge over Midland Main Line for electrification project

New Civil Engineer

Network Rail contractor AmcoGiffen has opened a new footbridge over the Midland Main Line (MML) in Leicestershire as part of the ongoing electrification of the route. The post Network Rail completes footbridge over Midland Main Line for electrification project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.