CCR Magazine
MARCH 19, 2024
Ever wondered how a flat, empty field turns into a fancy building? It all starts with getting the ground ready, and that’s where these giant machines called earthmovers come in. They’re the muscle behind every construction project, digging, pushing, and hauling dirt to make way for new things. Explore how these earthmoving equipment are important in transforming raw land into a construction-ready canvas.
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2024
District Detroit, developed by the Related Cos. and Olympia Development of Michigan, was initially scheduled to start construction last summer.
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Construction News
MARCH 18, 2024
A project in Walthamstow is proving just how far volumetric modular construction can go, with 75 per cent of two new towers being built offsite Project client: Long Harbour Contract value: £165m Contract type: JCT design-and-build Main contractor: Tide Construction Ltd Offsite manufacturer: Vision Modular… The post East side story: proving the potential of volumetric construction appeared first on Construction News.
Prodyogi
MARCH 20, 2024
An arch is a curved beam in which horizontal movement at the support is wholly or partially prevented. Arch structures are constructed with wedge-shaped bricks or stones joined together with mortar.Under the action of loads, the arch bricks are under compression load. Hence the induced tension or thrust is transferred to the supports. Here the supports are the abutments as shown in the figure-2.
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Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2024
January’s manufacturing gains were wiped away as the prolonged impact of higher interest rates and labor issues caught up with the sector.
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The Pro Builder
MARCH 21, 2024
Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’ qpurcell Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:48 A crew leader consults an assembly drawing with color-coded instructions, then calls out a color: blue, red, yellow. Another worker retrieves that color’s corresponding size of building blocks and hands them to a third worker—who uses a mallet to pound each block into place. A fourth worker uses a glue gun to apply a special adhesive that fuses the blocks together.
Prodyogi
MARCH 22, 2024
The structure of timber essentially describes the parts of timber (wood) internally at macro and micro levels. As we know, timber can be obtained from exogenous and endogenous trees.Exogenous trees are most used in structural applications and have more visibility of internal structure. Hence we use the cross section of an exogenous tree to describe the component part of the timber layer.
Construction Dive
MARCH 19, 2024
Court documents point to “one or more insiders” who allegedly diverted funds by accessing an executive’s email and doctoring a notary's stamp of approval.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 18, 2024
By Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications Whether sitting in the corner end zone or the corner bar, encountering slow, interrupted, or complete loss of internet service is a major inconvenience. Ten years ago, it may have been tolerable. In 2024, there is no excuse. “The days of people holding up their phones during a concert or a game to find cell service should be a thing of the past,” said Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications at French & Parrello Associates (FPA), a fu
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.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 21, 2024
Which States and Construction Trades Rely Most on Immigrant Workers? ibush Thu, 03/21/2024 - 12:02 California and Texas have higher concentrations of immigrants in their construction workforce, and certain skilled trades also rely more on foreign-born labor than others There's been some easing of the construction labor shortage, but home builders still face challenges finding labor, and certain skilled trades are really feeling the pinch.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 18, 2024
Anglian Water and Cambridge Water will look to submit development consent order (DCO) application for their £2.2bn Fenlands reservoir in 2026 with a view to construction starting in 2029. The post Timeline and specifications of £2.2bn Fenlands reservoir revealed as planning progresses appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2024
A new law that was halted by an appeals court this week presents ramifications for the industry, where an estimated one in four workers is foreign-born.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 21, 2024
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has promoted Annie Kao to a newly created position of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement. Kao has been a member of the Simpson Strong-Tie team for 18 years, most recently serving as Vice President of Engineering. In her new role, Kao will spearhead the company’s national industry outreach and engagement initiatives; identify and pursue strategic partnerships insid
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.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 17, 2024
Will NAR's Landmark Commissions Settlement Lower Housing Costs? rbinsacca Sun, 03/17/2024 - 13:50 The $418 million deal changes long-standing rules—written and unwritten—that consumers claim inflated sales commissions for home sellers, including new-home builders On Friday, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to settle consumer-driven class-action lawsuits regarding real estate commissions on home sales.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
When I read the news that the UK could be facing blackouts from 2028 due to delays in the delivery of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant, I nearly fell off my chair. Resorting to blackouts or brownouts – planned energy disruptions – as… The post To avoid blackouts, the UK must lower its energy demand – here’s how appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
MARCH 18, 2024
The completion of Ørsted and Eversource’s 130-MW project gets New York closer to its goal of deploying 9 GW of offshore wind by 2035.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 19, 2024
13.7 million. That’s the number of people employed in renewable energy worldwide as of 2023. 1.7 trillion. That’s the number of dollars invested each year on zero-carbon technologies worldwide. These statistics from Renewable Energy World emphasize an important trend toward renewable energy sources. As the demands for electricity and mobility continue to grow, businesses, municipalities and nations are looking to sustainable solutions for the future.
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For Construction Pros
MARCH 20, 2024
From enhanced standardization and project management platforms to automation options that increase speed and reduce costs, these new tools offer increased flow within offsite construction projects.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 18, 2024
Transport for London (TfL) has alerted contractors to an upcoming contract for the upgrade of the infrastructure and depot associated with the entirety of the Bakerloo line. The post TfL alerts contractors to upcoming Bakerloo line infrastructure and depot upgrades appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
MARCH 21, 2024
The initiative will seek to reduce barriers to entry for potential workers and provide career services designed to staff the booming civil sector in Texas.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks: Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the International Accreditation Service (IAS) , Robert Sage Careers, LLC, and SWD Urethane. Innovative Clean Energy of San Francisco, California provides services for companies in the clean energy space by providing products and services related to renewable energy.
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Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.
Roads Online
MARCH 18, 2024
Chair, board appointed for newly formed High Speed Rail Authority. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.com/muratart. The Federal Government and High Speed Rail Authority are seeking tenders and experts to help develop and plan the first stage of the east coast high speed rail network. The proposed section would connect Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle and represents the first priority under the newly formed High Speed Rail Authority, which will oversee the development of the eastern high-speed
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
There are significant infrastructure and planning questions hanging over the proposed new Handsacre to Manchester Airport rail line, an expert has told NCE. The post Significant questions arise over proposed new Handsacre to Manchester Airport line appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2024
The London-based construction giant cited potential productivity gains and growing labor concerns as drivers for developing its technology in house.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
Would you like to know how your firm’s financial performance stacks up to others in the industry? We need your help first. Your feedback helps us to produce valuable and necessary benchmarking data for the AEC industry. The deadline to participate in Zweig Group’s 2024 Financial Performance Survey is just a few weeks away and your input is key; all data collected is confidential.
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.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 22, 2024
Mortgage Rates Set to Remain Higher for Longer ibush Fri, 03/22/2024 - 07:00 After the Fed's announcement on Wednesday that it is holding interest rates steady, homebuyers hoping for lower mortgage rates will have to keep waiting The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady for now has disappointed homebuyers hoping to see lower mortgage rates.
The Construction Index
MARCH 18, 2024
A report from the government spending watchdog today tells us what we all absolutely already knew – that the heat pump roll out is going too slowly.
Construction Dive
MARCH 20, 2024
Working in construction is an opportunity to learn new things, according to Linda Rosati, the Wisconsin contractor’s new vice president of business development.
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