Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Singapore developer Perennial Group and development manager Stanhope are planning to submit revised plans for the One Undershaft site in the City of London. The site already has planning approval for a distinctive 73-storey flat-top office block, nicknamed the Trellis because of its expressed cross bracing.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

The economic slowdown of 2023 is starting to materialize and affect budgets. But not in construction technology. Keep reading to find out what's driving increased tech spending into 2024.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Machinery and equipment has been stolen from the North Yorkshire factory of collapsed modular house builder ilke Homes. The raid occurred shortly after an auction earlier this month of the firm’s kit after it fell into administration in June. The sale was designed to raise funds for creditors after Ilke went under owing £320m. One buyer said: “We successfully bid for some lots in the auction then were told most things had been stolen when the factory was raided that weekend. “I

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

The firm’s director of sustainable construction detailed why plentiful, recycled glass benefited the project’s foundation and how environmentally conscious construction makes economic sense.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Big Yellow has obtained planning consent for a 132,000 sq ft self-storage centre and 114 flats at appeal for a site in Wapping, London. The self-storage developer plans to build a part five and part eight-storey building at 60-70 & 100 The Highway and 110 Pennington Street, containing 114 homes with 44 affordable. The Highway project is expected to cost £36m to build.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Navigating challenges in construction administration 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/28/2023 - 14:25 Building Team Vessel Architecture's Rebekah Schranck, AIA, shares how the demanding task of construction administration can be challenging, but crucial. Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

The success of construction projects depends on qualified field leaders, but there is a growing shortage.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sunderland City Council has picked Wates to build the first homes project at its flagship Vaux Brewery redevelopment after progress stalled when appointed builder Tolent collapsed. The private builder will take over construction of 135 super-sustainable properties built using modern methods of construction. It is now undertaking preconstruction activities ahead of recommencement of main construction activities on site later this year.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Montreal-based global infrastructure builder tapped Stephanie Messerli, who has worked extensively on large-scale projects in the state, most recently for Jacobs.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

A Warrington-based construction company has been fined £90,000 after exposing people to asbestos during a renovation project in Stoke-on-Trent. Nathan Cook, prosecuting on behalf of the HSE told Staffordshire Magistrates’ Court how significant amounts of asbestos-containing debris was found to the front and rear of the building under refurbishment. An HSE inspector served two Prohibition Notices and a licensed asbestos removal contractor was then appointed to carry out a clean-up operation.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 28, 2023

Last week, Texas Central officials said Amtrak is working with the company in applying for federal funds to “conduct advance planning and analysts work” linked to the purpose rail line “to further determine its viability.

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BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Discover Fluropon® and Illumipon™ Continuum. Brilliant color. Two coats. No compromise. 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/28/2023 - 11:21 Over 50 years ago, we set out to formulate a coating as innovative as it was inspired. Our team combined applied science and decades of weathering data to develop Fluropon® and Illumipon™ Continuum — a revolutionary two-coat metal coating for coil and extrusion applications.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 28, 2023

The carrier said it is working with private rail developer Texas Central Partners to seek federal funds to further determine viability of reviving the stalled project.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 28, 2023

Stop relying on paper blueprints. Seriously. Big or small, you can make the change to digital and start seeing the benefits of always having the correct plans in the field. It’s so easy I can demonstrate in 60 seconds. Editor’s note: Fieldwire is proud to feature construction expert Jim Rogers on our blog. Jim has decades of experience in construction management and safety, and is an instructor for LinkedIn Learning — an online library of video courses taught by industry experts from across the

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 28, 2023

What Is a Beam Calculator LVL: A beam calculator for LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) beams is a tool used to determine the structural properties and load-bearing capabilities of LVL beams in construction and engineering projects.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 28, 2023

Dynamic Group and EvCo Development will each build a section of the planned 17.5-mile West Shore Lake Pontchartrain levee system.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 28, 2023

How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need? How many bags of concrete do I need for ten cubic feet: Load-to-mix materials include cement, gravel, sand, and other materials.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 28, 2023

The proposal would affect more than two million miles of gas distribution lines in the U.S. It was spurred by a fatal 2018 gas explosion in Massachusetts.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 28, 2023

Weight of Number 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Rebar Per Foot The weight of rebar or reinforcement bars per foot can vary depending on the size and type of rebar.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 28, 2023

What Is a Pergola Span Calculator? A pergola span calculator is a tool that helps determine the maximum distance between supports for a pergola beam.

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