Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As cities and states prepare for more extreme weather like this fall’s major hurricanes, there are hundreds of resiliency projects throughout the country already underway. Here are six of them.
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 11, 2024
External factors, such as economic changes or technological advances, can significantly impact whether a business will thrive or fail. The rise of sharing and gig economy apps is an excellent example. These apps gave consumers more affordable options for daily tasks and errands and provided individuals with a new way to earn money on their schedules.
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
American and Canadian cities saw 15 fewer total cranes in the third quarter of 2024 than in the first, but construction activity remains robust.
PC Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Yesterday the PC Construction team gathered with partners from Weidmann Electrical Technology , Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners , and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking for the approximately $44 million expansion at Weidmann’s St. Johnsbury, Vermont, facility. The project, which will allow Weidmann to increase manufacturing capacity, includes three major components: the construction of a 10,000-square-foot free standing pre-engineered warehouse building, a 21,500-square-foot ad
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Construction Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
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Construction Law
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Treasury has announced that a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to replace the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA) will be launched in Spring next year. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Aimed at increasing higher education access for low-income and underrepresented communities, Bard High School Early College offers graduates both a high school diploma and a tuition-free Associate in Arts degree from Bard College.
Contractor Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Nonresidential construction input prices also decreased 0.9% for the month.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Seven of the nine planned contract packages will either be under construction or in procurement by the end of the year.
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.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The team minimized disruption to airport operations through careful planning and phased implementation as it adapted to supply chain disruptions and adverse weather conditions.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Washington State Dept. of Transportation (WSDOT) has awarded Guy F. Atkinson Inc. a $177.7-million project to construct the next portion of the State Route 167 Expressway.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Volvo Construction Equipment's North America region president talks about recent gains for electric equipment in construction and what it will take to clear hurdles to further adoption, such as mobile fast-charging stations and rethinking fleet management practices.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The station will be key to catalyzing development of the surrounding area into a walkable urban hub while also substantially reducing vehicle traffic, according to the project team.
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Located in the arboretum at Penn State, the Palmer Art Museum provides nearly 20,000 sq ft of gallery space. In its new and more accessible location, the museum also aims to create a gateway to the arboretum.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Despite encountering remnants of previous underground activities in Pittsburgh’s oldest and densest neighborhood, the team built an underground piping distribution system across numerous streets with steep elevation changes.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The first phase of the medical center’s Promise Project, a three-story extension to the existing hospital, includes a 120,000-sq-ft addition that serves as the building’s new main entrance.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Despite a 10-month delay due to the pandemic, the $49-million, four-story residence hall was completed three months early and under budget thanks to a proactive preconstruction phase design-assist effort, stringent construction protocols and offsite prefabrication of exterior wall and building system components.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Completed at budget and on schedule in 43 months, the multiphased addition and renovation to the existing dining facility at the heart of campus includes a 42,000-sq-ft mass timber dining addition.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
After 60 years of continuous operation, a life-cycle cost analysis of the Delaware Memorial Bridge showed that the benefits of an ultra-high-performance concrete overlay surpassed those of traditional overlay repairs or a complete deck replacement.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
A temporarily welded wire retaining wall system helped restore traffic 12 days after an 8,500-gasoline tanker truck crash killed the driver and destroyed the Interstate 95 northbound bridge.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Finishing on time and below budget just after the school’s lease expired on its previous location and just in time for the start of the school year, the 16-month project produced what the team says is a first-of-its-kind educational facility.
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Serving as a model for resilience and sustainability by demonstrating accessible methods to homeowners, developers and small business owners for living and building more sustainably, the structure is designed to “float” during major flooding to ensure operational continuity and demonstrate resiliency.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Storing approximately 5,500 pieces of art, the museum advocating for and showcasing women in the arts is housed in a 1907 historical building that was converted into the museum in 1983. A wing was added in 1997.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The $12.4-million building systems overhaul is the initial phase of the medical center’s plan to convert three existing office and administration floors into patient space for the shock trauma unit.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The 3,000-seat arena and convocation center includes telescoping and fixed seating, an elevated connection to the adjacent building and parking deck, a plaza with paver systems, landscaping and street upgrades.
Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global
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ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s Atlantic Treatment Plant, which has a permitted design capacity of 54 million gallons per day, operates as a high-rate activated sludge plant that is able to achieve biological oxygen demand and total suspended solids removal.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The new Embassy of Australia aims to serve as both an integral civic space and an enduring symbol of the country. The embassy’s design respects Capitol Hill’s architectural style while acknowledging the site’s transition between residential buildings and commercial structures, according to the project team.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With the completion of Raymond Elementary School in July 2023, the design-build team of MCN Build and Studios Architecture demonstrated that high sustainability goals and strict historic preservation requirements can coexist.
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