Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Know what you’re looking for, have a goal in mind and don’t get ahead of yourself, experts from companies including Suffolk, McCarthy and DPR say.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Laboring behind the scenes and out of the limelight, construction cost estimators might legitimately complain that they’re the Rodney Dangerfield of construction companies. “I don’t get no respect,” may be their lament, but they can take heart in this: nowadays they probably deserve a lot more than they get, and it could be on the […] The post Skills You Need to Become a Construction Estimator first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Minimizing the time and cost of commercial construction projects without sacrificing quality requires the following elements: Owner leadership and accountability Integreated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams A well defined and well communicated detailed Scope of Work A process focused upon mutually beneficial outcomes. 90%+ of ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects “fail” due to a poorly defined and poorly communicated Scope of Work (SOW).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Project Demonstrates Latitude 33’s Expertise in Civil Engineering Unique Needs of Fire Stations Videos of Ribbon Cutting speakers available here. Photos of Ribbon Cutting available here. San Diego, CA – On October 17, 2024, Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering joined officials from The City of San Diego, UC San Diego, The Muller Hull Partnership, Level 10 Construction, and other stakeholders at a Grand Opening ceremony for San Diego Fire Station 52 (also known as the Torrey Pines Fire Station

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The opening of the American Heartland development in Vinita has been pushed back and two firms have filed liens against the developers.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A “bat shed” intended to stop the creatures from flying near High Speed 2 (HS2) railway tracks between ancient woodlands in Buckinghamshire will cost “more than £100M” to build, the project’s chair Jon Thompson has revealed. The post HS2 chair reveals ‘over £100M’ cost for ‘bat shed’ after FOI request for real figure denied appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Reality capture technology from Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, digitally preserves France’s 17th century Citadelle de Besançon. Rising high above the city of Besançon in eastern France, the 17th-century Citadelle de Besançon stands with its weathered walls containing over 400 years of rich history. Built by military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, the Citadelle is perched atop Mount Saint-Étienne and sprawls over four hectares.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Attorneys say a new order barring the DOT from presuming disadvantaged status due to race or gender now applies in at least 23 states, and potentially nationwide.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Image: www.planning.nsw.gov.au Inland Rail has awarded John Holland the contract to deliver the Illabo to Stockinbingal section of the 1600-kilometre Inland Rail project in New South Wales. John Holland will deliver design and construction works for the next 39-kilometre section of the project between Illabo and Stockinbingal (I2S). The I2S project includes the construction of several bridges and level crossings, numerous culverts and a new crossing loop.

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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.

Construction Management

Construction News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

HS2 works may have compounded flooding in some areas, according to the construction commissioner scrutinising the project. In his latest report, covering the second quarter of 2024, independent commissioner for HS2 Sir Mark Worthington said he had heard “a number of reports of localised flooding… The post HS2 works ‘may have contributed’ to flooding appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Design revealed for replacement of iconic footbridge Watkins Glen, New York – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has revealed the design of a new signature footbridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park. Designed by a team led by the New York-based studios of schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) and Snøhetta , the new Sentry Bridge will replace a historic concrete arch structure with stone veneer cladding created in 1908.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Lawsuits have stalled the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion effort, so officials have threatened to pull funding.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Alex Fraser glass recycling plant is capable of producing 200,000 tonnes of recycled glass sand per year. Images: Alex Fraser. As Alex Fraser celebrates its 145th anniversary, Roads and Infrastructure reflects on the company’s journey to becoming one of Australia’s leading providers of recycled construction materials. Alex Fraser is one of a few Australian companies to have 145 years of operation behind them.

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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.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Demolished and recycled concrete will have liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) added to it at a site in London following a new partnership between Aggregate Industries UK and neustark. The post Aggregate Industries partners with neustark to sink carbon into concrete appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The new regulation will require contractors to adopt strict water management practices, treating the risks of water damage with the same urgency as fire To encourage JCoP adoption, WINT is offering UK customers a complimentary £200,000 Performance Warranty on its technology, backed by HSB/Munich Re, available until the end of 2025 NEW YORK/LONDON — As the UK construction industry braces itself for the new Joint Code of Practice (JCoP) for Escape of Water Prevention and Management , WINT Water

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Standard metrics may mask potential issues, but construction leaders have leveraged fresh methods to record data and abate hazards.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/Proxima Studio. Works have commenced to determine the best route for the proposed high-speed rail link in New South Wales. The Federal Government is planning for a future high-speed rail network to connect Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and regional communities across the east coast of Australia. The first stage connects Newcastle to Sydney via the Central Coast with a fast, reliable and regular link between the two largest cities in NSW.

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Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Engineers are set to undertake an intensive round-the-clock schedule for 16 weeks from January 2025 as part of the £140M project to electrify and upgrade the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow. The post 16-week rail electrification programme for Kilbride to Glasgow upgrade to commence in January appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Steven Gaynor, a principal consultant at Pivoth Corp. (second from the left), and Antoine Habellion, P.Eng., M.Eng., and M.S. (third from left), receive The Construction Specifier’s 2024 Article of the Year Award at the CSI National Conference in Houston, Texas. Pictured from left to right: Jason Cramp, executive editor of The Construction Specifier; Steven Gaynor; Antoine Habellion; William Sundquist, FCSI, the Construction Specifications Institute’s (CSI) board chair; and Lynsey Hankins, FCSI,

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Despite increased technology adoption, 72% of firms rely on paper documents for one or more phases of the building process, the new report found.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Bridge Inn Road Upgrade has seen the final section of new lanes opened to traffic in Melbourne’s north, marking the completion of major works. The upgrade will help reduce travel times, improve safety and boost connectivity to homes, businesses and local amenities including Mernda’s train station and town centre.

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Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Decarbonisation, productivity, digitalisation – there are so many factors driving change in the infrastructure and construction sector and many people look to innovation teams to solve all these issues. Yet, developing a new approach to existing problems and making that idea become business as usual… The post Why there is so much more to innovation than just having a good idea appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A contractor has been fined £40,000 after one of its workers was paralysed falling through the roof of a house, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A statement from HSE said that Andrew Clifford, a sub-contractor from Chesterfield and father of three fell… The post Construction firm fined after worker paralysed after fall from height appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

5,000 tradeswomen gathered in New Orleans for the TWBN Conference, celebrating progress and unity in the trades.

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Civil Engineer Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Choosing the right supplier can be a difficult task. In the world of project management, having a good supplier is the key to a successful project. You need a project that will be completed on time. What’s more, you need a project that is going to fulfil the needs of the pre-devised goals. More important […] The post Choosing the Right Supplier For Your Project first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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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.

Construction Management

New Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

North Somerset Council has advanced plans to replace the ageing Winterstoke Road Bridge in Weston-super-Mare by entering into a construction contract with Octavius Infrastructure. The post Octavius appointed to £20M job to replace crucial World War II bridge in North Somerset appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Alberta Construction

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Edmonton, Alberta – November 5, 2024 – The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) commends the Alberta government for its newly announced Bill 30 the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, which will make amendments to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act as well as to the Public Works act. ACA sees these changes as positive and necessary steps toward a stronger and fairer construction industry in Alberta.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Federal funding is buoying overall construction activity, but projects outside the public realm could soon rebound, economists said.

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