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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Growing From the Ground Up & Cultivating a Lasting Team ccapoccia Thu, 12/07/2023 - 14:36 Giorgio Carera’s life was shaped around equipment — his father worked for a tractor manufacturer, and his grandfathers were a farmer and a builder, respectively. His first job was with an Italian equipment manufacturer, and he was based in Bangkok, Thailand. He covered the Southeast Asian Pacific Rim, including Australia and New Zealand.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

November might be marked by the return of cool weather, but the news in the construction industry was red hot. Read on for the biggest headlines.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Positioned within Manda Bay along the Kenyan coastline, the project’s strategic location at the intersection of major shipping routes is expected to boost regional trade and economic growth.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Labor Secretary Julie Su underlined the White House’s worker-focused efforts at a construction trade event in D.C.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The move makes good on the California road builder’s promise to expand its aggregates and materials business in new markets.

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Learn Civil Engineering

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the sector of road construction and urban planning, the quest for materials that blend functionality, durability, and aesthetic appeal is never-ending. Enter resin-bound edging strips – a product that’s swiftly gaining traction in the UK for its remarkable qualities.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

India’s New Parliament Building will serve as an operational hub for the country’s government but also as a cultural centerpiece for national festivals and ceremonial events.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Planning in the segment that includes offices and retail plummeted about 20% YOY, causing a drop in overall activity, according to a new report.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

First installed turbine at the 132-GW South Fork project off the New York coast has now linked wind energy to the state grid, with first power flow also imminent at the 800-MW Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts, an executive said.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The $5 billion entertainment and hotel complex joins a number of other Sin City projects struggling with construction funding.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Meeting deadlines was an ongoing challenge for the fast-tracked project to restore the late 19th-century Al Salamlek Palace, but the team finished in 21 months, on time and below budget.

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Learn Civil Engineering

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Architects are not just creative designers; they are visionaries who bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality. Because of this, building your architecture team is something to be taken seriously. Knowing the essential skill set your potential architects should have is a good way to start the recruitment process.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This brewery expansion significantly increases production capacity and transforms the existing facility—which makes beer primarily imported to the U.S.—into one that has an automated, state-of-the-art production line.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Roofing company Mitie Tilley Roofing Limited has been fined a total of £881,000 plus over £112,000 costs after two workers were seriously injured during two separate incidents. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The increase of the Nassau Cruise Port’s capacity to 30,000 passengers per day from 20,000 was accomplished without compromising the integrity of the region’s delicate ecology.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ever thought about making your outdoor space more delightful? Pondering, ‘What Is a Pergola and What Is It Used For?’ This exploration goes deep into what makes pergolas special, breaking down their structure, styles, and how they differ from other outdoor setups.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Broadened regional equity and sustainability measures now are key in executing billions in work ahead, officials tell recent ENR infrastructure forum.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The UK government has joined other leading industrial nations in promising to adopt timebound commitments to use public procurement to reduce carbon emissions. Lowering carbon emissions is likely to feature prominently in future construction and other contracts. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Located on an underutilized triangular plot chosen for its proximity to Springfield Central Station, the parking garage nearly fills its site, which is hemmed in by roadways on three sides. A triangular footprint made the best use of the available space.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Two companies have been fined a total of over £600,000 after a worker died following a fall from the roof of a building site in Warrington. Another company was fined £120,000 at an earlier hearing for health and safety breaches relating to the same incident. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Broadened regional equity and sustainability measures now are key in executing billions in work ahead, officials tell recent ENR infrastructure forum.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Kimley-Horn expands expertise with LPDA partnership 0 qpurcell Thu, 12/07/2023 - 09:52 Engineers Kimley-Horn, a premier engineering, planning, and design consultancy, has joined forces with LPDA, a leading landscape architecture and land planning firm. Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Kimley-Horn , a premier engineering, planning, and design consultancy with offices across the country, has joined forces with LPDA , a leading landscape architecture and land plann

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ENR Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Qatar —Australia-based Worley will develop the front-end design for QatarEnergy LNG’s CO₂ sequestration project at its Ras Laffan site, the services firm said.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

The latest issue of Construction Law is arriving on the desks of subscribers to our print edition, with the acclaimed blend of news, reviews and insight from leading construction specialist lawyers and the journal’s own specialist journalists. Below, you can find details about how to join them with a personal subscription. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

City Executive discusses promoting diversity in the sciences and equity and inclusion in major LA transit projects.

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Construction Law

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Independent public spending watchdog the National Audit Office (NAO) says the government is underprepared for extreme weather events such as severe floods which have the potential to cause significant disruption and damage to infrastructure. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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