Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The federal government continues to create programs that either incentivize or mandate the use of lower carbon. Several upcoming projects described below are part of a pilot project launched by the Federal Government Services Agency (GSA). State and local governments are also supporting such projects with funding.

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Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Building Materials 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The project will enhance local economic development and improve public service delivery by strengthening the economic competitiveness of those cities through regulatory streamlining, investment promotion, inter-local government cooperation and economic integration across regions.

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Government Works Project Management Consulting Public Works Building Resilience 263

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Engineer and technology services firm says earnings come on on revenue of $5.4 billion last year, up from $4.1 billion reported in 2022.

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Government Works Engineering 68

New Civil Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

The government is working to support the creation of an updated business case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport. The post Business case for Heathrow expansion under development by government appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Government Works Engineering 104

Construction Enquirer

MAY 1, 2023

Falling private new housing combined with recent government delays to major infrastructure projects has prompted the spring forecast downgrade from a previously forecast 4.7% “This shines a light on the government’s decision to keep capital spending budgets unchanged in cash terms from 2024/25.” fall in output.

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Government Works Infrastructure Development Budgeting Maintenance 298

Construction Enquirer

JULY 9, 2023

The government announced in March that work on the station will be paused for two years in a bid to cut costs. “The pause, ostensibly to save money, is not cost free – mothballing and possible compensation for businesses which have lost work will all need to be added to the HS2 tally. ”

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Government Works Public Works Project Management Estimating 204

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

Estacio will direct and develop the firm’s strategies for government affairs and help inform clients on relevant public policy issues at the state and national level. Estacio previously served as a regional director of state and local government affairs for a U.S.-based She is based in Los Angeles. public affairs team.

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Government Works Project Management Consulting Public Works Change Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2023

A diverse group of influential thinkers from within and outside the water community today released nine recommended actions for the future of water governance as part of the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) ongoing Water 2050 initiative. The 27 participants in the Water 2050 Governance Think Tank, which took place Feb.

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Government Works Sustainability Collaboration 130

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

The Government has injected £170m into the Sizewell C projects to speed up preparations for construction of the major nuclear power station project. At the peak of the construction work, Sizewell C would support 10,000 jobs nationwide, with supply chain plans for 70% of the value of construction contracts to go to UK businesses.

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Government Works Site Planning Procurement Approvals 236

The Construction Index

MAY 9, 2024

The government has decided not to progress work on a hydrogen town pilot until after 2026. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Government Works 102

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

The decision is a major setback for Costain, which was appointed last March to deliver detailed design and stakeholder engagement, as well as the construction work, once planning approval was in place. This will now be returned to the Government.

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Stakeholder Engagement Government Works Approvals Building Design 265

Construction Enquirer

MAY 8, 2023

Highways England has scrapped Costain’s major project to install concrete central reserve barriers on the M62 across the Pennines on the eve of main works starting. Costain recently completed works on a big works compound for the M62 job and will have to demobilise its team.

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Government Works Handover Budgeting Project Management 296

Roads Online

MAY 6, 2024

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. The Federal Government has announced a $1.9 million already allocated by the State Government for the first stage of the project. million already allocated by the State Government for the first stage of the project. This will include $500 million for Mamre Road Stage Two.

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Government Works Contracts 96

Roads Online

APRIL 18, 2024

Image: Victorian Government. Image: Victorian Government. The Victorian Government will also undertake works on either side of the rail line to improve the road condition, including kerbing and signage, and new line marking to clearly signal the changed traffic route. Image: The Victorian Government.

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Government Works 106

Construction Enquirer

JULY 31, 2023

The Government has rowed back on plans on to ditch CE marking on products and services allowing an indefinite extension to the use of the European Conformity mark. “It should bring more confidence about doing business in the UK and recognises the need to work with the reality of doing business.” ” .

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Government Works 201

ENR Construction

APRIL 8, 2021

Most contractors can perform at the high level required for government projects, but it takes experience to do so consistently.

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Government Works 74

Roads Online

MAY 16, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Keon Parade has opened following two weeks of around the clock works to remove the boom gate in Reservoir, Melbourne. Works are now continuing on the station forecourt at ground level, as trains travel above the road. Image courtesy of the Victorian Government.

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Government Works Budgeting 80

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

TfL has submitted to Government strategic business case plans to extend the DLR rail link from Beckton to Thamesmead through a new Thames tunnel. Government capital funding would also be necessary to begin construction as early as 2028. This would enable the link to open to customers in the early 2030s.

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Government Works Collaboration 267

Roads Online

MARCH 13, 2024

The State Government, in partnership with Federal Government, will work with seven local government mayors and key industry stakeholders on the identification of short, medium and long-term beef road priorities to inform a 10-year Central Queensland Beef Roads Investment Strategy.

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Stakeholder Engagement Government Works Infrastructure Development Contracts 103

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

The first stab at what the true cost of delaying works to control day-to-day project costs has emerged in leaked internal Government documents. The briefing also warns the two-year pause to construction work on key sections at Euston and phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe will actually set work back 3.5

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Cost Control Government Works Budgeting Engineering 312

Roads Online

MAY 15, 2024

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Major construction works are now complete at Parkville Station, the second of five new state-of-the-art stations to be finished as part of the Metro Tunnel. Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The five new stations at Parkville, Arden, State Library, Town Hall and Anzac.

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Government Works Public Works Budgeting Landscaping 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2024

I look forward to working with the teams to enhance and develop strategies that propel growth.” Saunders’ career includes roles at the City of Rockford, where he started as a Senior Engineering Technician and ascended to Director of Public Works. He lives in Rockford with his wife, Kelly.

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Government Works Public Works Infrastructure Development Engineering 194

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Work will provide the overhead lines, underground cables and substations required to redevelop the transmission network in the north of Scotland between now and 2030. Following a competitive procurement process, Balfour Beatty, Siemens Energy BAM, J.

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Government Works Procurement Project Management Contracts 216

Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

The firm said it had provided an extra £60m for concrete frame issues after finalising plans for the one remaining development in the review where work was required across five buildings. A further £5m has also been spent on two other previously unidentified schemes where extra remediation works may eventually be needed.

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Government Works Wall Systems Estimating Building Design 177

Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

Construction work has been paused on a major estate job in east London due to the new second staircase rule. Wates Residential is working on a joint venture with Havering Council on a £1.5bn programme to revamp 12 estates across the borough. “Both parties will continue to work together to establish the best way forward.

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Staircases Safety Regulations Government Works Building Standards 281

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Ceredigion County Council has secured Welsh Government funding for the £31.6m The council has been working on the plans for five years alongside consultant engineers Atkins. Work will involve construction of a new rock breakwater and extensive flood walls. ”

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Historic Preservation Environmental Consulting Government Works Construction Management 187

Roads Online

APRIL 10, 2024

Works are now complete on an 11 kilometre, $662.5 million upgrade was jointly funded by the Federal and Queensland governments, to which the Federal Government committed $530 million. The post Works wrap up on $662.5M Image courtesy of Aurecon. million expansion of the Bruce Highway in Queensland.

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Government Works Ramps Maintenance Contracts 94

Roads Online

MARCH 18, 2024

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 Federal Government has committed $500 million for the planning and corridor protection of the Sydney to Newcastle section.

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Government Works Infrastructure Development Cost Control Estimating 117

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 12, 2023

The review is part of a wider programme across government to ensure that each Arm’s Length Body (ALB) like the CITB remains effective. The government will shortly announce a call for evidence from stakeholders and wants to hear from levy payers as well as trade bodies and representative groups from the construction industry.

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Government Works Public Works Collaboration 221

Alberta Construction

JANUARY 17, 2024

Over the past several years, the Alberta Construction Association has worked closely with the Government of Alberta in developing the Prompt Pay Construction Lien Act (PPCLA). ACA and its partners were supportive of the changes made by the Alberta government as a step in the right direction. Read the full release

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Government Works Public Works Building Permits Infrastructure Development 82

Roads Online

MARCH 27, 2024

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Key scope elements have been confirmed for the $390 million Mount Ousley interchange, with detailed design works now progressing on the project in New South Wales. In January, Fulton Hogan were awarded the major works contract for the project, which is expected to be completed in 2028.

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Government Works Public Works Ramps Contracts 89

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2023

White House Announces Initiatives to Boost Homeownership ldeakins Tue, 10/17/2023 - 10:18 The federal government recently announced a series of new housing policies aimed at creating more affordable pathways to homeownership The White House has unveiled new initiatives to promote U.S. In addition, the U.S.

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Government Works 130

Construction Dive

MARCH 30, 2020

Construction industry surveys also show project cancellations and slowdowns as the coronavirus outbreak spreads nationwide and state and local governments stop most or some construction work.

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Government Works Surveying 264

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 29, 2023

” To mitigate the impact of the move the Government pledged to double investment to £280m in the Nutrient Mitigation Scheme run by Natural England. The funding is targetted at reducing runoff from agriculture and plans to upgrade waste water treatment works through conventional upgrades, catchment approaches and nature-based solutions.

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Government Works Estimating 267

New Civil Engineer

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The government has delivered a sum of £123M for the Midlands Rail Hub (MRH) and said that “work is set to begin” on the £1.75bn project. The post Government provides initial £123M for Midlands Rail Hub appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Government Works Engineering 79

Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

The Government has added five hospital projects to its £20bn building programme due to the risk of structural collapse because of weak concrete. Announcing the reboot of the New Hospital Programme, the Government also for the first time has committed to a £20bn spend on hospital infrastructure.

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Government Works Construction Equipment Building Materials Building Design 230

Roads Online

MARCH 24, 2024

Courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Victorian Government has unveiled new concept designs for the new Melton Station, west of Melbourne. Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Northern station car park looking west. To have your say on the concept designs, click here.

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