Jacobs bullish on transportation, water, energy work
Construction Dive
MAY 8, 2024
Bob Pragada, chief of the Dallas-based contractor, hinted at more news in the semiconductor and data center space coming in the second half of 2024.
Elon Musk’s Loops: Technology Transforming the Future of Transportation
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
The endless traffic jams and the increasing number of vehicles in cities have compelled humankind to look for alternatives other than roads.
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Next Phase of Commonwealth Games Transport Hub Gets Green Light
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Perry Barr in Birmingham is all set to welcome a new bus station ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth games.The city council has given the final nod to the.
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Trade Show Marketing Checklist for Construction
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Event calendar submission to local/regional newsprint, media outlets, city news outlets (if applicable) Website banner, landing page, calendar listing, registration link, blog, etc. Email lists Existing list identification (applications, verticals, roles, geos) New email lists (develop, procure incl.
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Magnetized Cement to Charge Electric Vehicles on Road
The Constructor
JULY 31, 2021
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plans to develop roads that will be able to charge electric vehicles (EVs) while you drive on them.
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New Plastic Additive for Construction of Roads
The Constructor
JULY 18, 2021
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has approved the use of a plastic roads additive developed by Scottish company MacRebur. The product is.
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DOT Announces $905m in INFRA Grant Awards
The Constructor
JULY 11, 2021
Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $905 million in grants through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program. On June 30, the U.S.
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Video: Virgin Hyperloop’s Passenger Experience Vision for the 21st Century
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
On 27th January 2021, Virgin Hyperloop shared its vision for the future of high-speed transportation, taking viewers on a virtual hyperloop journey.
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Renewable Transport Services Adding Over 90 Jobs In Indiana
Business Facilities
JULY 23, 2021
Trucking company Renewable Transport Services will invest more than $20M to upgrade and equip its 100,000-square-foot Indianapolis facility. Read: Renewable Transport Services Adding Over 90 Jobs In Indiana at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Feds Approve $529.8M for Phoenix Light Rail
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 8, 2021
The newest line of Phoenix's Valley Metro light rail is one step closer to reality, according to KTar News. The public transportation network received $529.8 Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration on Wednesday. million in grant funding from the U.S. The funding will go…
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News in Brief – May 2024
Construction Law
MAY 2, 2024
Transport Scotland will use new, in-house terms and conditions for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project, part of the much delayed £3.7 To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. billion A9 Dualling programme. See the panel to the right.
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State of the Construction Industry: January Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 31, 2019
Though multiple economic outlooks and construction industry reports show new project growth rates slowing slightly in 2019, the outlook is still strong for the next few years. And a spattering of recent news stories back this up. In New York, Gov. New proposed rules for drones could increase their use in construction.
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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 26, 2018
But if this month’s news is any indication, the trend toward new, inventive construction technology continues to move along quickly. Check out the following stories from April’s news to see what other technology is coming to construction and how it might affect your organization. BIM to Aid in Eiffel Tower Makeover.
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How to Get Bonding in a Tight Construction Market
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 16, 2015
Recent economic news has been mostly positive.
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Transport ban for demolition firm after load overturns
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 10, 2023
Specialist contractor Haywood Crushing Demolition Ltd has been banned from transporting machinery for a year after a 45-tonne jaw crusher machine came off a trailer.
State of the Construction Industry: August Roundup
Viewpoint Construction Technology
AUGUST 30, 2018
Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Based on the sheer amount of news coverage they’ve received this year, they’re certainly not going away. Need a Quick Inspection of a 58-Story Tower?
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
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MARCH 21, 2012
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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
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JANUARY 1, 2012
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UK Transport infrastructure delivery to be reviewed by former Siemens head
Construction Law
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The UK’s Labour party has appointed the former head of Siemens to lead a review into rail and other transport infrastructure. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
For When Wattle and Daub Just Won’t Do…
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 7, 2013
However, bricks are very energy-expensive to fire, and stone is very expensive to extract and transport. Making plastics is bad news – they use oil, which is a real problem. Number Four. Stucco cladding has been used successfully (and very beautifully) for centuries. Number Three. Vinyl cladding is an incredibly versatile option.
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BRICK MASONRY CONSTRUCTION TIPS
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NOVEMBER 15, 2011
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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
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MARCH 25, 2012
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EXPOSURE CONDITIONS AFFECTING DURABILITY OF CONCRETE
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AUGUST 10, 2012
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Report calls for private funding for transport infrastructure
Construction Law
AUGUST 29, 2024
A ‘Rail and Urban Transport Review’ commissioned by the Labour Party while in opposition has published recommendations to accelerate the unlocking of benefits from rail and urban transport infrastructure investment, calling for a greater role for private funding. See the panel to the right.
TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING
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MARCH 27, 2012
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MARCH 20, 2012
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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
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Commissioner to be appointed to oversee new transport strategy investment
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The Secretary of State for Transport has appointed an expert panel to advise on the Department for Transport’s (DfT) capital investments, alongside announcement of an Integrated National Transport Strategy for England. See the panel to the right.
SHEAR WALL - ITS TYPES AND POSITIONING
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MARCH 23, 2012
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NOVEMBER 25, 2011
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Caltrans Repaves Highway with 100% Recycled Asphalt and Plastic Bottles
Construction Junkie
AUGUST 12, 2020
Sean Weaver, the president of TechniSoil Industrial, told Action News Now that the method is eliminating the need for 42 truckloads of hauled off millings and an additional 42 truckloads of new asphalt. Total project costs for the highway segment is expected to be $3.2
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ANALYSIS OF SHEAR WALLS
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MARCH 23, 2012
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Ardmore Industrial Airpark Becoming Global Multimodal Logistics Hub
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2021
A $124 million investment will create the Global Transportation & Industrial Park of Oklahoma, bringing global commerce opportunities, economic development, and jobs to the region.
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3 Construction Workers Killed, 1 Injured After Partial Building Collapse in Houston
Construction Junkie
OCTOBER 6, 2020
The New York Times reported that the collapse happened during the installation of a precast concrete interior staircase that all the way from the 13th or 14th floor of the building down to the first floor. Three confirmed fatalities, one victim transported to nearby hospital in stable condition. HoustonFire Dept.
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Omni Logistics Opens Renewable Energy-Powered Corporate HQ
Business Facilities
MAY 23, 2022
Omni Logistics establishes new wind-powered Dallas, TX headquarters near key transportation gateways; opens three other new facilities.
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COVID-19 Survey: Impacts On Global Supply Chains
Business Facilities
MARCH 12, 2020
Nearly 75 percent of companies report supply chain disruptions in some capacity due to COVID-19 transportation restrictions, according to a new survey. Read: COVID-19 Survey: Impacts On Global Supply Chains at BusinessFacilities.com.
TfL submits plan for DLR extension to Thamesmead
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. The extension of the DLR would improve transport connections and enable the construction of up to 25,000-30,000 new homes along the route.
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Birmingham PFI roads row goes to judicial review
Construction Law
APRIL 2, 2024
Birmingham City Council is proceeding with a judicial review process to challenge a Department for Transport refusal to approve a £2.7 To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. billion highways contract.
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Are Your Safety Policies Asking for Trouble?
FDR Safety
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Transporting, loading or unloading materials with powered vehicles and another worker(s) is in the proximity of the load. The good news is that Task Based Risk Assessment offers a viable methodology for deciding what to do. Such situations could include: Moving materials when more than one worker is involved.
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Judicial review sought for key levelling-up road project
Construction Law
MAY 10, 2024
Campaigners Transport Action Network (TAN) have launched a legal challenge to the granting of a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the £1.5 To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. billion A66 Northern Trans-Pennine road scheme.
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New terms and conditions to be used on A9 dualling contract
Construction Law
APRIL 18, 2024
Transport Scotland will use new, in-house terms and conditions for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig project, part of the much delayed £3.7 To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. billion A9 Dualling programme. See the panel to the right.
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A Comprehensive Guide To Installing Decking On Commercial Trailers
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The decking on commercial trailers also boosts the efficiency of your commercial trailer because it allows you to transport a lot of cargo in large quantities. . This decking material has a non-porous surface that’s easy to clean, further improving its appeal for transporting goods. Wood Decking.
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Mayors to meet Minister over Birmingham-Manchester railway link
Construction Law
JANUARY 25, 2024
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham are to meet transport secretary Mark Harper to discuss plans about a replacement for the cancelled HS2 leg between Birmingham and Manchester.
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