OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
Construction Dive
JULY 2, 2024
Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 24, 2024
By Ying Liu, MBA, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Strategy and Growth, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter Five essential practices you can use to actively engage board members and forge invaluable business partners. What shapes the future of a company at the highest level? In the dynamic landscape of corporate governance, the relationship between a CEO and the board chair is pivotal.
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New Civil Engineer
JULY 22, 2024
Plans to bring High Speed 2 (HS2) into Euston and associated developments in the local area are being worked on “at pace” by the secretary of state for transport Louise Haigh. The post Transport secretary working ‘at pace’ on plan for HS2 Euston station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JULY 15, 2024
Costs have risen on the main civils works of HS2 in the south of England. Skanska revealed in a stock market statement on Friday that it is set to receive an extra £50m for its role on the southern section of the megaproject after agreeing… The post HS2: costs rise on phase one works appeared first on Construction News.
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The Construction Index
JULY 15, 2024
A contractor working on the F-35A RAF Lakenheath construction programme for the Ministry of Defence, could face court proceedings and an unlimited fine after breaching planning permission.
For Construction Pros
JULY 25, 2024
With conventional stringliners, the process is vulnerable to human error. Automated and robotic stringlines help remove that human variable and increase accuracy.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 8, 2024
by Jim Highland, PE Florida’s Turnpike Mainline stretches across 312 miles, traversing 11 counties within the state’s peninsula, while the Turnpike Extension spans 47 miles. The High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lighting that illuminates the Turnpike, a familiar sight on many roadways, is antiquated and no longer being manufactured, making it difficult to repair and replace when necessary.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 9, 2024
Water running off roads in the UK is carrying pollution into the country’s waterways and causing “catastrophic damage”, but the issue has “flown under the radar” according to a new whitepaper from Keyline Civils Specialist. The post Road runoff pollution causing ‘catastrophic damage’ to UK’s waterways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JULY 4, 2024
Construction worker fatalities in the UK are 70 per cent higher than before the Covid pandemic, according to the latest annual statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Data for the year to 31 March 2024 showed that 51 construction workers died in accidents… The post Construction fatalities 70% worse than five years ago appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
JULY 15, 2024
Property developer Ballymore has submitted an outline planning application to demolish Edgware’s Broadwalk Shopping Centre, bus station and garage and put up more than 3,000 new homes.
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Construction Placements
JULY 22, 2024
Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Posts | 04-08-2024 Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) with 30 Posts vacancies, last date to apply is 04-08-2024 The post Sikkim PSC Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 30 Posts | 04-08-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Construction Dive
JULY 24, 2024
The biggest contractor in the U.S. is eyeing data center and biopharma opportunities in Europe with the acquisition of an Ireland-based firm focused on tech-heavy builds.
For Construction Pros
JULY 11, 2024
As the construction industry continues to become more digitally connected, let's talk about how the industry can prevent, protect, and prepare for these types of threats and attacks. Part one of a four-part series on cybersecurity.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 3, 2024
Runoff ponds used for water and pollution management around the M25 may be full of hazardous waste as National Highways is unable to identify when they were last cleaned. The post M25 runoff ponds possibly full of hazardous waste due to National Highways ‘avoiding liabilities’ 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
Construction News
JULY 5, 2024
Suzannah Nichol is chief executive of Build UK Homes and infrastructure have been at the heart of manifestos and debates over the past six weeks, and Labour, the party that promised to ‘turbocharge’ housebuilding, is now in power with all eyes watching to see those… The post How Labour can keep its manifesto promise to power up construction appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
JULY 5, 2024
For those who still have an appetite for 2024 general election news and views, here is a collection of comments received since the Labour Party was confirmed as having secured a stonking parliamentary majority.
Construction Specifier
JULY 19, 2024
The project will transform a former parking lot into a community hub. Photo courtesy Julienne Schaer Construction has kicked off on The Lirio, a 112-unit, permanently affordable mixed-use Passive House development in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. The project by Housing Works, a non-profit working toward tackling homelessness, and real estate company Hudson Companies, will transform a former parking lot into a community hub.
Construction Dive
JULY 22, 2024
An automatic sprinkler installer based in the Bay Area allegedly made verbal and physical threats against a worker due to his gender identity and sexual orientation, the agency said.
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CCR Magazine
JULY 25, 2024
Known as the world’s largest retirement community, The Villages in Central Florida continues to expand and add to its residential offerings—even for those who aren’t of retirement age or anywhere close to it. The latest project for the children of residents who work for qualified businesses within The Villages is adding additional campuses to The Villages Charter School (TVCS) to include new world-class high school academic and athletic facilities as well as a new K-8 school and a new Early Lea
New Civil Engineer
JULY 10, 2024
Five out of six shortlisted firms have successfully submitted initial tenders for small modular reactors (SMRs) to Great British Nuclear (GBN) as the body’s competition for rolling out the technology in the UK moves forward. The post 5 out of 6 shortlisted SMR firms submit tenders for Great British Nuclear competition appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JULY 5, 2024
For the first time in 14 years a Labour Party prime minister will preside in 10 Downing Street. Keir Starmer forming a new government today (5 July) after winning a majority of 172 seats. The party is expected to boost worker rights and union powers… The post Blacklisting and unions: Labour’s plans for the construction workforce appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
JULY 19, 2024
Homes England has signed a collaboration agreement with developers Keepmoat and Capital & Centric to accelerate the delivery of new homes in Northstowe.
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For Construction Pros
JULY 15, 2024
Surgery can be stressful for anyone, but for the construction pros in recovery, it's even more so. With knowledge and support, a different experience is possible today.
Construction Dive
JULY 22, 2024
The planned 10,000-seat Richmond Diamond District Ballpark will be the home of the Flying Squirrels, an affiliate of the MLB’s San Francisco Giants.
Roads Online
JULY 25, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/AlexandraDaryl. The Federal Government has announced three new appointments to the National Transport Commission (NTC). Loretta Lynch and Michael Byrne will join as new Commissioners effective from 15 July 2024 until 14 July 2027. The new appointments were agreed upon between ministers from the Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting.
New Civil Engineer
JULY 15, 2024
The final legal appeal against the A303 Stonehenge Tunnel enters court today, 15 July, as the expenditure on the project has been revealed as £166M despite main work not having commenced. The post Stonhehenge Tunnel | Final legal battle starts as expenditure to date tops £160M appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Construction News
JULY 23, 2024
Closing HS2’s cancelled second phase will cost £100m and take three years despite no major construction work ever taking place, a watchdog has said. Works already started are likely to take until summer 2027 to reverse, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) concluded.… The post HS2: Cancelling phase two to cost £100m, says watchdog appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
JULY 17, 2024
Planning reform and legislation to help unlock investment in energy infrastructure are among measures announced in the 2024 king’s speech to parliament.
Civil Engineer Blog
JULY 24, 2024
Numerous computer aided cost estimation software systems are now available. These range in sophistication from simple spreadsheet calculation software to integrated systems involving design and price negotiation over the Internet. While this software involves costs for purchase, maintenance, training and computer hardware, some significant efficiencies often result.
Construction Dive
JULY 10, 2024
Builders have fared well so far this year despite high interest rates, rising prices and emerging weakness in the broader economy, according to ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
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