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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Another aspect of the overall initiative will provide pedestrian enhancements on Lincoln Street under Interstate 70 including lighting upgrades, sidewalk/pedestrian curb ramp improvements, installation of bulb-outs (concrete curb extensions) and green infrastructure enhancements.

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Infrastructure Development Public Works Ramps Site Planning 257

Construction Dive

JUNE 23, 2023

Section work includes peak-period carpool lanes, new on- and off-ramps, bridges over three creeks and sound barrier construction.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 24, 2023

As the industry ramps up outreach, the number of computer and data science majors applying to construction jobs have doubled, according to a new report.

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New Civil Engineer

JUNE 25, 2024

The narrative around work “ramping up” for the water industry’s eighth asset management period (AMP8) needs to be addressed as the acceleration is already underway, according to water company assets and capital delivery directors.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 20, 2018

With each ton of the nearly 3 billion tons of cement produced per year globally releasing one ton of carbon dioxide, manufacturers are ramping up approaches to finding alternative methods and materials.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 11, 2018

PCL Construction's two new executives have worked on more than $6 billion of sports-related projects in the last four years.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 28, 2018

The construction giant claimed that its goal of reducing the United Kingdom's volume of onsite construction 25% by 2025 would increase speed, quality and safety while potentially creating thousands of jobs.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 17, 2024

Tunnelling on the Sydney Metro West project is ramping up, with preparation works at The Bays nearing completion. The post Works ramping up on Sydney Metro West tunnelling appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine. These are the final two of six TBMs completing works on the project. For more information, click here.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 22, 2018

To meet owners' requirements and attract younger workers, Stacy Scopano says contractors need to ramp up use of AI, AR/VR and other technologies.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The post Inside GE Vernova’s new HVDC valve factory which is ramping up supply for the energy transition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Earthworks are also underway to raise ground levels for the overpass road, with trucks starting to bring in the 200,000m 3 of fill material that will form ramps on each side of the bridge. The post Construction ramping up on $114M Ison Road Overpass appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 9, 2024

This year National Highways is ramping up work on its £500M project to dual a 5.5km stretch of the A417 in Gloucestershire with “offline” construction of the new road. The post Work to ramp up on £500M dualling of A417 in Gloucestershire with ‘offline’ construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/KRUTOPIMAGES Perth’s newest smart freeway, made up of more than 1400 pieces of technology, including road sensors, on-ramp signals, CCTV cameras, incident detection sensors, digital signs and overhead gantries, will be formally switched on, on Sunday, 22 December.

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Ramps Government Works Infrastructure Development Project Management 105

New Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The funding arrangements for a £2.9bn ($3.8bn) grant for the £12.6bn ($16bn) Hudson Tunnel project have been altered so 70% of the funding will come from the US government and 30% from the states of New York and New Jersey as work on the project… The post Funding arrangements for £2.9bn grant for NYC Hudson Tunnel altered as work ramps up appeared (..)

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 4, 2023

Multi-disciplinary consultant Sweco UK has boosted its building control business with the acquisition of Ball & Berry. The deal raises the group’s building control inspector headcount by a third to just under 100. The acquisition also strengthen Sweco’s competencies in all sectors and extends its geographical presence in England.

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Building Controls Ramps Approvals 180

Construction News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Tribeca Work on Londons largest purpose-built life sciences campus will ramp up in 2025. Which projects are likely to have the biggest impact on the industry in the year ahead?

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Ramps 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The labor shortage is no match for forward-thinking contractors with the right technologies and workforce mindset. See why they're planning ahead.

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It is a good sign that builders are starting to ramp back up building activity with a market still in desperate need for more inventory. Home builders saw some renewed spirit in the market in November, with confidence rising from October lows, likely leading to the rise in housing starts.

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Building Permits Permits Ramps 246

Construction Dive

MARCH 14, 2023

The Avenue J improvements in Lancaster include four on- and off-ramps to enhance access for commuters.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 12, 2025

Plans to improve accessibility at Ballarat Station include installing a pedestrian overpass with a passenger lift and stairs to both platforms, a new ramp and stairs to the northern station entrance, lighting and tactile upgrades, and landscaping.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

To deliver the ramping up of work, United Utilities has created a model of five delivery runways. United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver complex design and build projects for a programme worth £5.5bn over 10 years.

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Ramps Building Design Procurement Estimating 214

Construction Dive

AUGUST 15, 2018

The pedestrian bridge could interfere with previous Nevada DOT plans for a high-occupancy vehicle off-ramp in the same area.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Think your driveway ramp is just a slab of concrete? Homeowners and car enthusiasts alike know the importance of a well-maintained driveway ramp. This guide will walk you through how to care for your ramp, ensuring it serves you faithfully for years to come. Monthly Checks – Make it a habit to inspect your ramp monthly.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

It is also ramping up work programmes to improve network resilience in the face of climate change with spending in embankment works and drawing set to double to £1.8bn from 2024-29. Network Rail has set out its planned spend and prioritise for the next five years under the CP7 spending programme.

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Change Management Ramps Project Management Maintenance 260

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The $200 million upgrade has already seen a number of changes inspired by community feedback. Requests were made by locals for a number of changes following the display of the Review of Environmental Factors.

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Roads Online

JANUARY 23, 2025

This year, the TBMs will break through near Lower Plenty Road where on and off ramps are being built, before they relaunch underground and continue their journey towards Bulleen. Related stories: Tunnelling now underway on the North East Link $9.5B

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In Burwood, the community told us they would like more recreation and open space, and the vision for Burwood now gives greater emphasis to the Gardiners Creek corridor.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

Further to this, the Department’s Recovery Strategy Unit has ramped up litigation against freeholders who will not remediate buildings they are responsible for, including recently against GreyGR, owned by billion-pound railway pension fund RailPen.

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Construction News

APRIL 27, 2023

The body, which is part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is currently trying to ramp up its complement of staff and has started… The post Building Safety Regulator aims to recruit ex-police investigators appeared first on Construction News.

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Safety Regulations Health Regulations Ramps 140

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

Third, the project team plans to combine the I-75 southbound ramps to 2 nd and 3 rd streets, which will reduce both costs and the project footprint. Our team really rose to the occasion and is making that happen.” Finally, the project team will reconfigure the U.S.

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Ramps Building Design Green Building Change Management 200

BDC Network

MAY 15, 2024

proposes removing the highest level of the parking ramp and inserting wood-framed residential units into the flat portions of that level. The central ramp, now encircled by units, becomes a community courtyard. Modular platforms create flat areas for outdoor amenity programming along a walkway winding down the existing ramp.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

The fundraise will help TopHat ramp up production. In addition to its current output of up to 800 homes a year from its first factory in Derby, it will begin production from its cutting-edge 650,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Corby, Northampton in 2024.

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Energy Efficiency Green Building Ramps Building Standards 256

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel Project is nearing completion, as an extra lane on the M80 entry ramp begins construction to widen the West Gate Freeway from eight to 12 lanes. After this two-week ramp closure, an extra lane will open to traffic heading from the M80 Ring Road to the West Gate Freeway,” he said. Image: bigbuild.vic.gov.au

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The steps of this project include: Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements including count stations, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and ramp metering to nine on-ramps. Addition of one HOV lane in each direction along the I-5 between the SR14 and Parker Road interchange.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 5, 2023

The UK must radically ramp up its rail electrification programme, a key figure has urged, after data revealed the sustainability benefits of traveling by train. The post Stuttering rail electrification strategy ‘has to change’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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ENR Construction

MAY 18, 2020

Contractors, architects and engineers in Boston and across Massachusetts are heading back to work amid the launch of a phased construction reopening.

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