JV bores out first tube of $3.9B Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
Construction Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
The largest transportation infrastructure project in Virginia history is progressing albeit 18 months behind schedule.
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How To Properly Transport A Crane
Construction Marketing
MARCH 24, 2022
Transporting heavy machinery, like a crate, is no walk in the park. Such loads can be too heavy and difficult to transport using the traditional methods. Such loads can be too heavy and difficult to transport using the traditional methods. You also have to factor in the weather conditions and the road surface as well. .
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The first step to sustainable transportation
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 30, 2022
In the transport sector the journey is only just beginning. Considering the challenges ahead, the Australian transport sector has collaborated for the first time to find a collective route forward. The transport transition. The Report – The journey to Net-Zero. A planning headache. A planning headache.
What Is Transportation Engineering | Major Disciplines of Transportation Engineering | What Do Transportation Engineers Do
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
What Is Transportation Engineering? Transportation plays an important role in the development of the country. Transportation Engineering is a branch of civil engineering which deals with the planning , designing , operation, and maintenance of an efficient and safe transportation system. Public Transportation.
American Girl’s New York City Flagship Store: An Englewood Construction Retail Showcase
HardHatChat
JUNE 26, 2018
Earlier this year, one of our favorite clients, American Girl, announced plans to take its brand on the road via an American Girl musical debuting with a nationwide tour this fall. From a construction standpoint, these finishes entailed extra planning and lead-time due to the complexity of fabrication as well as installation.
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ARTBA to Host Project Management, Scheduling Courses
Construction Equipment
JANUARY 21, 2015
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation will host two professional development courses in March—the Project Management Academy (PMA) and P6 Scheduling Academy—to help both new and experienced transportation construction industry professionals better manage their firm’s projects.'
Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust
HardHatChat
AUGUST 28, 2018
Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. The best advice I can give our clients is to hire the best architect and engineer they can early in the planning stages, and give them time to do their job well.
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Types of Construction Trucks | What Is Construction Trucks
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 31, 2021
What Is Construction Trucks? The types of trucks used in construction include all GVW classes from heavy (Class 7 and 8) to pickup trucks (Class 1 to 3), and various types of bodies, including concrete mixers, dumps, and water trucks. Types of Construction Trucks. Types of Construction Trucks. Off-Road Dump Trucks.
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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction.
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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining
Fieldwire
MARCH 16, 2022
As a construction professional, you work hard. You probably don’t want to add any more activities to your busy schedule. General Interest Construction Associations. Here are some established construction-related organizations that can provide some of the above advantages. Reasons to Join. Specialty Organizations.
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How the Government Shutdown Affects the Department of Transportation DBE Regulations
Best Practices Construction Law
OCTOBER 29, 2013
Thanks to my partner, Mark Leach , for sharing an example of how the shutdown has affected the transportation and road building industry. Last year, the Department of Transportation issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations. Image: Marina Noordegraaf.
Mortenson Highlights BIM for Road Construction and Infrastructure Project
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Call it Building Information Modeling for horizontal construction. Call it "BIM Leaves the Building and Hits the Road." " Whatever you want to call it, you will want to see this Autodesk video about Mortenson Construction that highlights the advantages of BIM for road construction and other infrastructure projects.
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METHODS OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
Following are the methods of bridge construction: 1. Cast-in-situ Method of Bridge Construction 2. Balanced Cantilever Method Of Bridge Construction 3. Precast Method of Bridge Construction 4. Span by Span Casting method of Bridge Construction 5. Incremental Launching Method of Bridge Construction 6.
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PRECAST METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
Where precast beams are considered for a motorway bridge construction, the bridge cross-section for a typical carriageway will generally consist of four beams. Erection time of such bridge should have a rate of construction of four beams per day. A long viaduct can have a complete precast deck speedily placed with this method.
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BALANCED CANTILEVER METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
Construction begins at each bridge pier. The complete pier segment is then used as an erection platform and launching base for all subsequent travelling formwork and concrete segment construction. Segment construction is continued until a joining midpoint is reached where a balanced pair is closed.
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PERMANENT FORMWORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
MARCH 27, 2012
Composite Permanent Formwork: Beam shells perform number of functions: They are generally designed to support precast floor units and construction loads To act as formwork for infill in-situ concrete To act compositely with the in-situ infill to support permanent loads. Their most common use is to form downstand beams.
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The Constructor
MARCH 26, 2012
Hybrid concrete construction can incorporate all the benefits of precasting, (e.g. form, finish, colour, speed, accuracy, prestressing, high-quality, assured covers and dense and properly cured covercrete) with all the benefits of in-situ construction (e.g. Structural Action of Hybrid Concrete Construction: 1.
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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Factors that affect construction project Site selection is mainly based on two factors: 1. Factors concerning before construction of the project 2. Factors concerning before construction of the project 2. Aim should be to reduce the consumption of energy resources and still create an efficient structure.
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The Distaste for Toll Roads in the U.S. | ENR: Engineering News.
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2012
Transportation. Construction Methods. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Survey Schedule. The Distaste for Toll Roads in the U.S. Toll roads—just those two words bring out extreme reactions. Either you hate them or you think theyre the panacea for all that ails transportation.
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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. There can be many causes for these defects. The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here.
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Obama Approves 5-Year, $305 Billion Highway Bill
Construction Equipment
DECEMBER 7, 2015
road and transportation funding was scheduled to expire, reports T he Hill. President Obama signed into law a five-year, $305 billion highway bill, hours before U.S
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PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING CONSTRUCTION AND.
The Constructor
AUGUST 7, 2012
Related posts: Precast Concrete Construction PRECAST CEMENT CONCRETE BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION Advantages of Precast pile foundation over Cast-in-situ pile foundations? He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. They may be load bearing, or they may be just decorative to act as a façade.
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, daily and sometimes hourly changes in federal, state, and local orders and regulations are significantly impacting the construction industry. This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape.
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
Amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, daily and sometimes hourly changes in federal, state, and local orders and regulations are significantly impacting the construction industry. This blog provides an overview of practical issues to consider related to your California construction projects in light of the ever-changing landscape.
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The Constructor
DECEMBER 20, 2011
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CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
This is done by arranging the compositional elements of landform, planting, water, buildings and paving and building zoos Roads and buildings, even gardens, do not grow by themselves. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. They are shaped by someone’s planning.
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Top Railway Projects in the US
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 17, 2022
There’s currently a major opportunity for railway construction projects in the United States, thanks to increasing infrastructure funding and support from citizens. . Data cited by Amtrak indicates that 75% of US consumers believe we should shift more trips to passenger rail to reduce transportation’s impact on climate change.
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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
In this phase you assemble your team and assign tasks to individuals, develop a budget for the project, develop a schedule and create a communications plan. It is kept in the mind that during the execution of the project, it is required to keep the process monitored for timely completion of the project, as per schedules.
Substantial growth and opportunities for Florida contractors with the Construction Management Development Program
Construction Cost Estimating
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
Construction Estimating Institute (CEI), who offers construction training programs nationwide, had acquired a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), to initiate the Construction Management Development Program (CMDP) and Bond Guarantee Program (BGP).
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45 Safety Hazard on Construction Projects
The Constructor
JANUARY 29, 2012
for a construction project within the nuclear industry the reasons for low hazard identification levels indicates key barriers. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Maximum hazard identification levels were found to be 0.899 89.9%
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Construction of Petronas Tower (Malaysia)
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS IN MONITORING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Slipform Construction Aircraft Construction COMPOSITES IN CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION SITE PLANNING Posted in Category: Videos 1 Comment akash singh Posted on 09/09/2011 at 22:52 sir i m a student of 3rd year civil engg, nit-agartala.
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ARCH METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
Originally constructed of stone, today such bridges are built of reinforced or precast concrete. The development of modern arch construction methods has made the use of arch construction more economical by removing the need of expensive centring formwork. Two construction techniques are most commonly used today. (i)
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SPAN BY SPAN CASTING METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
Today it is considered to be the most economic and rapid method of construction available for long bridges and viaducts with individual spans upto 60m. Decks are begun at one abutment and constructed continuously by placing segments to the other end of the bridge. Once all segments are in position the pier segment is then placed.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9
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Oresund Bridge
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
It is the longest combined road and rail bridge in Europe and connects the two metropolitan areas of the Öresund Region: the Danish capital of Copenhagen and the Swedish city of Malmo. The last section was constructed on 14 August 1999. The bridge was finished three months ahead of schedule.
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Bieber Bus Terminal Fit-out Finally Done
Constructonomics
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Well, it took almost as long to get the permit as it did to perform the construction work, but we finally finished and Bieber Tourways operated their first day today at their new Norristown location. . Honestly, I think the construction dumpster and the first bus passed each other on the road outside the terminal. .
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW. No related posts. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. The buildings constructed over such soils normally undergo differential settlement and sometimes become the cause of collapse. Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads.
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CAST-IN-SITU METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
This method is commonly used for short span bridges for the cost effective construction of solid, voided or ribbed reinforced concrete slab bridges. This method is commonly used for short span bridges for the cost effective construction of solid, voided or ribbed reinforced concrete slab bridges. I am zelalem.
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Construction of World Trade Centers
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
Construction of the World Trade Center involved excavating a large amount of material which was used in making Battery Park City on the west side of Lower Manhattan. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Groundbreaking for the World Trade Center took place on August 5, 1966.
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CABLE STAYED METHOD OF BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
The Constructor
JANUARY 17, 2012
It is the most common construction choice today when a bridge is required to span more than 300. Fig: Stay cable anchorages on a concrete deck For concrete cable stayed bridges free cantilever construction is considered economical. In concrete stay-cabled anchorages are placed under the deck.
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PUMPED CONCRETE PUMP TYPES & SELECTION
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
This method is used where large quantity of concrete work is involved at greater height, where other means of transporting is not easy to do. There are basically two types of concrete pumps used for transporting , they are: 1. He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company.
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
He is the founder of The Constructor and works in a reputed construction company. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?
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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them
CivilJungle
JUNE 23, 2021
Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Construction Certifications That Will Enhance Your Career. Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree.
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