Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2024

Despite the sector’s recent deceleration in starts, firms with factory construction specialization are scaling up for more demand.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Kits offer a variety of 1000VAC/1500VDC double insulated hand tools providing a solution for HVAC work around energized equipment Burlington, NJ – Cementex , the safety tool specialists, highlights its TR-9HVAC TOOLKIT, crafted to specifically cater to the HVAC industry’s unique needs. This toolkit provides HVAC professionals with a versatile set of insulated tools essential for the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

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Prodyogi

JANUARY 31, 2024

In urban areas, achieving a smooth traffic flow is a challenging procedure. While planning a road system for urban areas, special care and precaution are to be taken to provide accident-free traffic flow. The main principle of a road system is to increase the response time of average and emergency vehicles, like ambulances, fire engines, etc to reach the final destination.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Finalists Announced for Top Women in Construction Awards ibush Fri, 02/02/2024 - 12:44 The awards celebrate women's impact in Minnesota’s construction industry F inance & Commerce has announced the finalists in its fourth annual Top Women in Construction awards program, which recognizes women in Minnesota’s construction industry for their professional involvement, innovation, and achievements.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Highway and street projects are flush with cash, but high interest rates, labor shortages and regulatory delays are weighing on commercial projects.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

By Travis White , Strategy & Operations Advisor, Zweig Group Effective corporate strategy requires defining a direction, fostering collaboration, and leveraging strengths for diversification. At Zweig Group, our goal as strategic planning consultants is to ask the right questions to help identify existing strengths that can be leveraged to present new opportunities.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Newark’s $1 Housing Lottery Has a Winner ibush Fri, 02/02/2024 - 10:52 The lottery program aims to boost home ownership in Newark, NJ, where most residents are renters On Jan. 29, New Jersey resident Latoya Hardin became a homeowner when she received the keys to a house from the city of Newark, N.J., in the latest round of the city's housing lottery, NJ Spotlight News reports.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Baltimore-based general contractor received the go-ahead from the local community development department to start construction on the facility.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District proudly announces the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM Conference has selected Operations Division Chief, Andrea L. Williams, to receive a 2024 Career Achievement Award in recognition of her significant achievements as an engineer for a U.S. Government organization.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Railway stations could be more accessible if powers over them were devolved to regional transport authorities, according to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham. The post Burnham says devolving power over stations would see accessibility improved sooner appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Affordable, Supportive Community for Veterans Soon to Open in Ventura County ibush Fri, 02/02/2024 - 12:03 The development brings Ventura County, Calif., a step closer to closing the gap between supply and demand in affordable housing Through a collaboration between developers and other private and public partners, the $70.3 million Ventura Springs development in Ventura Springs, Calif., will provide 122 units of affordable, supportive housing for formerly unhoused and low-income veterans and th

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2024

The evolution of head protection from traditional hard hats to Type 2 safety helmets and hard hats signifies a positive shift towards enhanced workplace safety.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

By Jannet Walker-Ford First, the good news. Trust in infrastructure is generally solid, and rightly so. Designers, engineers and planners have long created modern marvels that withstand the unthinkable and make daily life immeasurably better. The bad news is it might not be enough to sustain trust in today’s era of misinformation, disengagement, and plummeting levels of trust across all aspects of society.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 31, 2024

Designing the UK’s lowest carbon new office building has produced net zero lessons for the wider industry. The post South Manchester office pushes the boundaries of low carbon construction and operation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

From the moon to Mars, we’re getting closer to the reality of expanding humanity’s habitat beyond our planet. But, here on Earth, extreme weather and a changing climate are also creating new challenges—from wildfires to coastal flooding, severe heat waves, and more. With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2024

The retail giant will build multiple complexes in two industrial parks across Madison County amid continued growth in the industrial sector.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Gov. Beshear, federal and state officials join the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow to highlight how public works, engineering improve communities with infrastructure investment FRANKFORT, KY – A critical infrastructure project that will connect the state and unlock significant opportunities for economic development, jobs and opportunity for eastern Kentucky was showcased by the national Engineering and Public Works Roadshow today at an event in the rotunda of the New State Capitol Buildi

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Grade I listed Powick Old Bridge on the outskirts of Worcester has been closed to pedestrians and cyclists following the collapse of a foundation caused by recent flooding. The post Medieval Worcester bridge closed following foundation collapse appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Piedmont Paving Inc, the winners of this year's Best Marketing Video Award 2024, started recording and publishing videos without knowing exactly what they were doing. Now? It's a ket part of how they engage with customers.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

An airplane hangar being built by Meridian, Idaho-based Big D Builders collapsed yesterday afternoon at the Boise Airport.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

By Stuart McLendon, COO, Zweig Group Ever feel like finding a unicorn would be easier than finding a top-notch professional these days? You’re not alone. In boardrooms and virtual happy hours alike, the echo is the same: from CPAs to attorneys, HR managers, and administrative assistants – good people are hard to find. But it’s not just water cooler talk.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 29, 2024

Ten women are gaining boardroom experience to promote gender diversity within the UK’s nuclear industry under the Women in Nuclear Non-Executive Director (WiN-NED) Programme. The post Great British Nuclear working to create senior opportunities for women appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Fiber concrete reinforcement can be a cost-effective, durable and even sustainable alternative to conventional steel like rebar and wire mesh. Can synthetic fibers compete “head-to-head” with steel? Let's talk about it.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Eppley Airfield’s terminal in Omaha will almost double in square footage, and will feature more gates, streamlined security and a unified concourse.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

The topics of workplace health and safety are constantly at the forefront of conversation in the AEC industry, and for good reason. Historically, engineering and construction have been hazardous professions, and, while there have been significant improvements to safety standards in recent years, the risk of workplace accidents is still high when compared to other industries.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

Britain’s rail system is being hampered by a lack of funding and political support, as well as short-term investment decision-making, according to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (Ceca). The post Ceca: ‘lack of consistent political support’ blocking rail infrastructure delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Cover page of the report. Photo courtesy Zweig Group. Zweig Group, provider of advisory services, research, and education for the AEC industry, has released its 2024 Salary Report of AEC Firms for all regions of the U.S, diving into compensation in the industry. These reports are based on a comprehensive salary survey of hundreds of industry individuals and firms and are presented in three separate regional editions: North and South Atlantic, Central, and Pacific-Mountain.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2024

The machines assemble modular wire structures called “voxels,” which may eventually be used to build shelters on the moon.

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Construction News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The construction sector is still not ready for some of the significant changes emerging from the Building Safety Act, a major report has concluded. These include companies being able to demonstrate the competence of their workforce and being able to show that no one on… The post Sector ‘not ready’ to prove post-Grenfell competence, key body warns appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The start of 2024 has seen a number of changes amongst the big contractors and consultancies. As the industry continues to celebrate sustainability, firms such as Arup, Balfour Beatty, Galliford Try and Ramboll are bolstering their environment departments. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in January 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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