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Data centers are next target for MasTec, CEO says

Construction Dive

While the specialty energy contractor reported a loss for its latest quarter, CEO José Mas said it will bid on $1 billion worth of work for the computing facilities going forward.

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The Evolution of Bridge Construction: Safer, Faster, Smarter

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Dan Straub, Civil Segment Manager at PERI USA Why Innovative Formwork Systems Are Key to Enhancing Bridge Construction Your daily commute likely takes you over heavily traveled bridges both large and small, whether you are in your own car or using public transportation. Each span provides crucial connectivity between communities in the region, allowing you to cross a major river, a small stream, or perhaps another roadway below.

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National Highways has no permits for road runoff pollution and fails environmental standards

New Civil Engineer

National Highways and other highways authorities in England have no permits in place for managing the pollutants which are washed off their roads, according to a scathing report from Stormwater Shepherds and the CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management). The post National Highways has no permits for road runoff pollution and fails environmental standards appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How Much Must American Renters Earn to Afford Average Rental Prices?

The Pro Builder

How Much Must American Renters Earn to Afford Average Rental Prices? csweeney Fri, 05/10/2024 - 03:00 US rents have increased 3.6% year-over-year, pushing the amount renters must earn to afford average rents to around $80K As rental rates in the U.S. continue to climb, a recent report from real estate marketplace platform Zillow shows that rental rates grew by 0.6% in April alone and by 3.6% year-over-year.

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Future-Proof Your Firm: Discover the Power of Next Gen Construction ERP

In the face of rising customer expectations and evolving industry standards, staying ahead in construction demands innovation. A Next Generation Construction ERP is designed to meet these challenges head-on. By integrating this advanced system into your tech stack, you empower your team with a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.

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OSHA head calls on industry to embed safety in culture

Construction Dive

At a Wednesday event, Assistant Labor Secretary Doug Parker charged industry leaders with creating an environment that expects workers to speak up about hazards.

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Building your own GPT

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Kristin Kautz, CPSM From The Zweig Letter AI assistants empower personalized and effective support that will save time and money, and enhance creativity and quality. Building your own AI assistants or GPTs (generative pre-trained transformers) opens up new avenues for every role, title, job, and skill in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.

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Mortgage Rate Declines Could Boost Home Sales Following Months of Low Activity

The Pro Builder

Mortgage Rate Declines Could Boost Home Sales Following Months of Low Activity csweeney Fri, 05/10/2024 - 01:00 Encouraging economic news bumped mortgage applications up by 2.6% for the week ending May 3 Over the past couple of months, home sales fell as both asking prices and mortgage rates remained stubbornly elevated. The median U.S. monthly housing payment reached an all-time high of $2,894 during the four weeks ending May 5, a 14% increase from a year earlier.

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Baltimore bridge rebuild expected to cost up to $1.9B

Construction Dive

The state of Maryland, which will soon receive a $350 million insurance payment, anticipates the new span’s completion in fall 2028.

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El Dorado Debuts Innovative New San Francisco R&D Building by Developer Spear St., “Purpose-Built for Next-Gen Creators”

Civil + Structural Engineer

Design architect El Dorado, with Josh Shelton and San Francisco firm Form4, unveil a sophisticated, zero-carbon R&D and light manufacturing hub in city’s Design District SAN FRANCISCO — Debuting one of the first all-electric, zero-carbon new buildings in the region, El Dorado has announced their completion of 300 Kansas, a future- looking laboratory, R&D and light industrial complex in Potrero Hill’s Design District, remarkable for its jewel-box glass facades and metal scrim.

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40 years of the Thames Barrier: Protecting London from flooding until 2070

New Civil Engineer

The iconic Thames Barrier is celebrating the 40th anniversary of coming into operation while the Environment Agency is exploring how it will protect London from flooding from the Thames Estuary for the next 40 years. The post 40 years of the Thames Barrier: Protecting London from flooding until 2070 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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A No-fuss Record-keeping Guide For Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Managing a hectic schedule and complex projects can be challenging if you're a contractor. You must also ensure that your paperwork, documents, and contracts are in order. It's essential to keep a paper trail of your work and practice due diligence. Keeping all your working documents in order shows that you treat your business, customers, and subcontractors responsibly.

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Data centers boom again, boost construction planning

Construction Dive

A flood of these megprojects entered the planning queue, reversing a two-month streak of contraction, according to the Dodge Construction Network.

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Hexagon acquires Xwatch to strengthen its construction safety portfolio

Civil + Structural Engineer

Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of Xwatch Safety Solutions. Xwatch provides machine control hardware and software technologies designed to enhance safety protocols on construction sites. This includes height control, slew control, and rated capacity indication (RCI) for heavy machinery, allowing operators to limit an excavator’s height and set side boundaries to define a working

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HS2 | Government expected to announce over £1bn funding for Euston tunnels

New Civil Engineer

The government is expected to confirm over £1bn of public funding to construct the 7.2km High Speed 2 (HS2) tunnels between Old Oak Common and Euston. The post HS2 | Government expected to announce over £1bn funding for Euston tunnels 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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Construction Industry Trends: April 2024 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Successful contractors don’t fight change. They embrace it.

Construction Dive

Know when it’s time to look beyond a “that’s how things have always been done” mentality, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

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WSP ACQUIRES AKF, EXPANDING ITS PROPERTY & BUILDINGS PRACTICE ACROSS THE U.S. NORTHEAST

Civil + Structural Engineer

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of AKF Group LLC (“AKF”). Headquartered in New York City, AKF is a specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing firm that designs complex healthcare, science and technology, and mission-critical facilities. Its 365 professionals operate throughout the eastern U.S., with an additional complementary presence in Mexico.

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HS2 passes halfway in excavation of 88km of bored tunnels for high-speed line

New Civil Engineer

The excavation of 88km of underground tunnels needed for the High Speed 2 (HS2) route from London to Birmingham is now more than halfway completed. The post HS2 passes halfway in excavation of 88km of bored tunnels for high-speed line 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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Sisk wins Moderna lab fit-out

The Construction Index

John Sisk has been selected by Moderna as its preferred bidder to fit-out of its new UK drug manufacturing facility at the Moderna Innovation & Technology Centre (MITC) on the Harwell Science Campus in Oxfordshire.

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Jacobs bullish on transportation, water, energy work

Construction Dive

Bob Pragada, chief of the Dallas-based contractor, hinted at more news in the semiconductor and data center space coming in the second half of 2024.

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

St. Louis, Missouri – In a significant acknowledgment of its groundbreaking efforts in sustainability and economic efficiency, Adair County, in partnership with energy and sustainability frontrunner Veregy, proudly reveals its distinction as the Missouri Preservation 2024 Project of the Year in the Institutional/Civic Building Restoration category.

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Channel Tunnel at 30: Celebrating the landmark infrastructure

New Civil Engineer

As the Channel Tunnel celebrates its 30th anniversary, the infrastructure director has detailed what goes into navigating the operational challenges associated with the 50km tunnel between France and England. The post Channel Tunnel at 30: Celebrating the landmark infrastructure appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Unlock Project Efficiency with the Ultimate Construction ERP Buyer’s Guide

Optimize your construction operations with our in-depth Buyer’s Guide on selecting the right ERP system. As the construction industry evolves, leaders must make decisions that ensure long-term success. Our guide provides a roadmap for choosing a specialized construction ERP that streamlines processes, enhances productivity, and boosts project visibility.

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Mace restructures to observe corporate governance code

The Construction Index

Mace is splitting its chair and chief executive roles and adding a raft of non-executive directors to its board to observe UK corporate best practice.

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Construction Safety Week 2024 focuses on fall prevention

Construction Dive

In the 10th year of the annual event, contractors will stand down with OSHA to highlight hazards associated with working at heights.

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KPA Flex Software Enhances Construction Safety and Compliance with Advanced Features

Civil + Structural Engineer

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — KPA , a leading provider of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance solutions, announced the release of new features in the KPA Flex software platform that are specifically tailored for construction safety programs to streamline efficiency, increase real-time visibility, and foster a robust safety culture. To achieve better visibility into construction compliance, KPA Flex enables users to capture insights in the field through mobile and then provides rea

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Graham picked as preferred contractor for £61.8M Lord’s Cricket Ground upgrade

New Civil Engineer

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has selected Graham as its preferred bidder for the £61.8M next phase of upgrade to the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The post Graham picked as preferred contractor for £61.8M Lord’s Cricket Ground upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Switching to a Robust ERP Designed for Construction: 10 Essential Factors To Consider

For construction firms striving for operational excellence, the right ERP is a game-changer. Upgrading your construction ERP is essential for optimizing operations, enhancing decision-making, and driving growth. By downloading "10 Factors to Consider When Switching Your Construction ERP," you will learn: The importance of adaptability and scalability in ERP solutions.

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Construction PMI hits 14-month high

The Construction Index

UK construction activity grew last month at its fastest rate for more than a year, according to the latest monthly survey of purchasing managers.

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Abandonments tick down, but more builds are being mothballed

Construction Dive

For public projects specifically, the abandonment reading is now lower than at any time since late January, according to ConstructConnect data.

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McCarthy Completes New Port of Beaumont Main Street Terminal

Civil + Structural Engineer

New roll on/roll off terminal will increase cargo capacity by 15% BEAUMONT, Texas – McCarthy Building Companies has completed construction on Port of Beaumont’s Main Street Terminal 1. The project included demolition of a failed dock structure and construction of a new state-of-the-art general cargo dock. The location of Port of Beaumont along the Texas Gulf Coast makes it the number one strategic military port in the country.

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Northumbrian Water announces 33 partners to deliver £3.6bn capital investment for AMP8

New Civil Engineer

Northumbrian Water has announced its 33 partners to deliver its £3.6bn capital investment programme during the eighth asset management period (AMP8), which runs from 2025 to 2030. The post Northumbrian Water announces 33 partners to deliver £3.6bn capital investment for AMP8 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Boost Profitability: Invest in a Construction Software Platform Today

To maximize your construction firm's profitability with a construction-specific software platform, your firm will be able to streamline every aspect of your operations. By design, this next-generation solution should offer unified functionality, replacing outdated systems and providing key capabilities including job costing, contract development, resource planning, and more.