Prodyogi
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A shift in how tech companies like Google and Amazon meet their energy needs is creating opportunities for construction firms equipped to handle atomic power work.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Improved Takeoff Integration Enables Faster Estimating and More Accurate Bids SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — HCSS , the leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy civil and infrastructure projects, proudly announces the newest release of HeavyBid, the market-leading estimating software for civil construction.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au Designs for the removal of the level crossing at Maddox Road in Newport, Victoria have been unveiled and are now available for community feedback. The removal of the level crossing on the Werribee line is part of the Victorian Governments Level Crossing Removal Project to remove 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne by 2030.
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New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Octavius Infrastructure has explored a novel approach to speed up construction by determining the optimal time to strike formwork from poured concrete structures using temperature probes. The post Construction time cut with ‘more accurate’ method of knowing when to strike formwork appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Bristol – COWI in the UK, along with other industry leaders and research institutions, joins the Wood Thilsted Joint Industry Project (JIP) to reimagine a truly nature inclusive approach to wind farms. This collaborative effort aims to explore and redefine what it means to create offshore wind farms that positively impact natural ecosystems throughout their lifecycle.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Image: adobe.stock.com/Ali Magsi The South Australian Government has announced three successful specialist pipeline companies for tendered works to support the delivery of SA Water’s record $3.3 billion capital program. BMD, Diona and Leed Engineering and Construction will share in up to $700 million worth of work over the next four years. Infrastructure projects will primarily target Adelaide’s northern growth front, including areas such as Angle Vale, Riverlea and Roseworthy to maximise the nu
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Engineers from EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial, Bam Nuttall) have commenced work on a significant green bridge at Turweston, located on the borders of Buckinghamshire and West Northamptonshire, as part of High Speed 2 (HS2). The post HS2 | Beams lifted into place for wildlife bridge in Buckinghamshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Training programs can’t keep up with demand, which may signal a need for employer investments, Dewalt says.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Civil Engineer Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Construction projects inevitably generate enormous and complex sets of information. Effectively managing this bulk of information to insure its availability and accuracy is an important managerial task. Poor or missing information can readily lead to project delays, uneconomical decisions, or even the complete failure of the desired facility. Pity the owner and project manager who […] The post Types of Project Information first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Snowy Delivery team has completed 570,000 cubic metres of excavation of the Talbingo intake. Images: Snowy Hydro Ltd. Since 2019, the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales have housed the Snowy 2.0 team as they venture on an almost decade long project to connect two existing dams owned by energy business SnowyHydro. For 75 years, SnowyHydro has remained one of Australia’s leading integrated energy providers.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Transport for London (TfL), working with Mott MacDonald and the West London Alliance (WLA), has completed the feasibility design stage of the proposed £800-900M westward extension of the London Overground, known as the West London Orbital (WLO). The post TfL and Motts discuss West London Orbital Overground line as feasibility stage completed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
After Hurricane Milton caused a delay in funding approval, the MLB team’s leaders said the new ballpark’s 2028 schedule is not viable.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Building services contractor Briggs & Forrester (B&F) caused a year-long delay on a high-rise site after it wrongly stopped work after a dispute, a High Court judge has ruled. The CN100 firm had been contracted to revamp a smoke ventilation system at Manchester’s City Tower. But… The post Briggs & Forrester broke contract with year-long asbestos dispute appeared first on Construction News.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The No Dig Down Under Conference will return in 2025. Image: PCM. The 2025 No Dig Down Under Conference, the largest technology event in the Southern Hemisphere, will provide the sector with modern solutions to tackle issues associated with major infrastructure works. No-Dig Down Under is the southern hemisphere’s only large-scale conference and exhibition dedicated to trenchless technology and it’s set to come back even bigger and better in 2025.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will drive National Grid’s tunnel under in Eyri National Park in North Wales to host electricity transmission infrastructure has started to arrive on site. The post TBM for National Grid’s 3km transmission tunnel through Snowdonia arriving on site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Total groundbreakings jumped 4% after a brief slowdown the prior month, according to Dodge Construction Network.
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Construction Placements
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices Discover the essential steps, tools, and techniques for conducting effective site surveys. From planning to data collection, master the process! The post Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The Electric Dumpster is great for indoor and outdoor work and zero emission zones. Images: CEA. In creating the JCB E-TECH range, JCB has rediscovered the power in innovation, prioritising the delivery of net-zero targets. JCB has pioneered a range of 100 per cent electric machinery as it works towards a more sustainable future. Just as electric vehicles on roads are becoming routine, the use of electric machinery in green construction and agriculture is also on the rise.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has announced a new phase for New York’s $16bn (£12.6bn) Hudson Tunnel Project by starting procurement on a package of works that involves complex viaduct and retaining wall construction in New Jersey. The post Hudson Tunnel | Procurement starts for complex viaduct and alignment work in New Jersey appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The specialty contractor has a strong backlog and wants hundreds of tradesworkers in the Lone Star State to help deliver it.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL) ( TollBrothers.com ), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced a joint venture between its Toll Brothers City Living division and Daiwa House to develop a new luxury condominium community in the New York City metro market. Located on the Hudson River waterfront and offering unobstructed skyline views of Manhattan, Vista Pointe will be a nine-story, 73-unit luxury condominium community at 8 Avenue at Port Imperial i
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
Sripath Technologies’ NuMIXER bitumen softener has helped customers achieve greater performance and sustainability when compared to conventional additives. Images: Sripath. Sripath’s NuMIXER bitumen softener is helping to combat the growing issue of bitumen quality variability, while also being a friend to the environment. Seem too good to be true? As Sripath’s team explain, this solution is real and available now.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Network Rail stopped buying exclusively renewable electricity in 2023 for non-traction power due to the high cost of renewable energy generation obligation (REGO) certificates. The post Why Network Rail had to depart from its pledge of 100% renewables for non-traction power appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Build Her Mentorship paired 30 applicants to help foster support over a nine-month, guided curriculum.
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 Engineer Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Three key materials needed to prepare for the PE Exam, regardless of discipline, includes good reference materials, plenty of practice problems, and a sample exam. A core reference manual (if available in your discipline) is ideal, as it provides a quick method of finding formulas and solutions for the majority of the problems during your […] The post Study and Preparation Materials for Civil PE Exam first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s National Worker on Foot Awareness Online Course is helping to provide additional resources and education to support safer outcomes. Image: AfPA. The Australian Flexible Pavement Association’s National Worker on Foot Awareness Course is the sector’s opportunity to invest in the safety and well-being of its workforce, reducing risk and potentially saving lives.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Bear Scotland, supported by Jacobs and Maccaferri, has started repairs on the M80 northbound slip road at Junction 9 near Stirling, which has been closed since June due to subsidence. The post Repairs commence on M80 slip road subsidence following ground investigations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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