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.
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.
Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships
Constructlaw
MARCH 29, 2023
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (TIFIA) loans are a crucial source of financing for certain surface transportation projects, such as highways and bridges, because they offer low interest, long-term financing. surface transportation P3s that have reached financial close.
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.'
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.
Shipping Executives Call for Government Aid to End Supply-Chain Crisis
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2021
government, supply-chain analyst Brian Whitlock worries that more disruption is imminent as contract negotiations between dockworkers and terminal operators are scheduled for next year. Ocean Network Express has a fleet of 220 ships and transports more than 6% of the world's containerized freight, according to the FT.
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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. As such, we carefully scheduled other work around them. The Low-Down on the Lower Level.
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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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The Distaste for Toll Roads in the U.S. | ENR: Engineering News.
ENR Construction
JULY 29, 2012
Transportation. 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. The cumulative investment in toll roads from 1800 to 1830 was $25.5 contact us.
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Types of Construction Trucks | What Is Construction Trucks
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Off-Road Dump Trucks. They help in the transfer of material from stockpiles on the ground to trucks and transport them around the construction site. While constructing roads, smooth rollers are used. Front-loaders are mainly used in road construction. Here, the list of Construction Trucks with detail are as follows.
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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust
HardHatChat
AUGUST 28, 2018
As an experienced general contractor , we do our best to ask questions and fill in gaps as we review plans and do a site walkthrough, but we may not anticipate every detail of the client’s exact design intent or plan for every site issue that can arise – both of which can lead to costly changes or additions down the road.
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Mortenson Highlights BIM for Road Construction and Infrastructure Project
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
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. Fast-track schedules. Disruption avoidance.
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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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Top Railway Projects in the US
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 17, 2022
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. East Side Access (ESA) is a New York City public works project designed to connect the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal on Manhattan’s East Side.
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Bieber Bus Terminal Fit-out Finally Done
Constructonomics
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Also, with tenant fit-outs, the schedule is so fast paced that there is barely enough time to fabricate the materials in order the meet the schedule. Honestly, I think the construction dumpster and the first bus passed each other on the road outside the terminal. . Regardless, we got it done on schedule.
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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.
Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining
Fieldwire
MARCH 16, 2022
You probably don’t want to add any more activities to your busy schedule. American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). WTS International, formerly called Women’s Transportation Seminar. Schedule Demo. As a construction professional, you work hard. Reasons to Join. American Welding Society (AWS).
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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 bridge was finished three months ahead of schedule.
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Terex CC 2500-1 crawler crane lifts steel bridge over the A6 freeway near Kaiserslautern
Digger Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
The A6 “Autobahn” near Kaiserslautern is one of the most heavily used roads in the region. The large amount of traffic during rush hour was the main reason why it became necessary to expand the road from four to six lanes. The lift was completed as planned around 11:30 PM and the road was opened on time.
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102 How to analyze rates for Civil Engineering Projects
Construction Cost Estimating
JANUARY 26, 2016
Profit Cost of materials at source and at site of construction: The costs of materials are assumed as supplied at site all-encompassing the transport local taxes and other charges. To modify the schedule of rates because of raising in the cost of material and labor or owing to alteration in technique. a) For metal tracks – Lead x 1.0
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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. The site should be in fully developed area or in the area which has potential of development.
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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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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. Concrete pumps have been known for more than 50 years. Direct acting concrete pumps 2.
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240 Subways in America
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
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203 INSPECTION OF A BRIDGE STRUCTURE - The Constructor
The Constructor
MAY 29, 2012
The items that will need maintenance and or replacement include: Bearings Waterproofing membranes Road surfacing Movement joints Parapets The road surfacing will have to be replaced over long stretches of the carriageway. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.
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GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 30, 2019
Extremes in cold, heat and even humidity are another factor in bridge construction and renovation — often throwing project schedules off course. This can lead to lost productivity, delays to construction schedules and revenue loss. Between them they carry 330,000 vehicles per day, making them Europe’s busiest road bridges.
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Brrrrrr, It’s Cold! How to Best Prepare a Delay Claim for Unusually Severe Weather
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 8, 2015
In anticipation of what could be an influx of wintry weather, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has made arrangements to ensure the state’s roadways stay clear. What may be characterized as “unusually severe weather” on a Memphis transportation project may be different than a site in another part of the country.
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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-2
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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What Is Estimate | Types of Estimate |Requirement Data for Estimation |Advantage of Estimate | Disadvantage of Estimate | Types of Cost Estimation
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
It is necessary to know the location of the job and its distance from the source of materials and the cost of transport. These prices can be derived from the rate book’s PWD schedule or the rates can be figured out using the “analysis of rate method”, method. Road and Highways. schedule, timeline, etc.)
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59 TYPES OF CRACKS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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223 Introduction to Finite Element Methods-The Book-Part-1
The Constructor
JANUARY 14, 2012
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work. Significant differences between California’s statewide order (allowing all construction) and local orders (allowing only certain types of construction projects) are raising questions about which order governs.
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California Construction in the Time of Covid-19
Construction and Infrastructure Law
MARCH 24, 2020
This is especially true given that the localities are the ones that issue permits, schedule inspections and sign-off on work. Significant differences between California’s statewide order (allowing all construction) and local orders (allowing only certain types of construction projects) are raising questions about which order governs.
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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 16, 2012
Jerry Brown has signed SB 1029, legislation which will create thousands of new jobs in California by modernizing regional transportation systems and linking them to the state’s future high-speed rail line. billion in federal and local dollars for statewide improvements to transportation. “By
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BENEFITS OF USING STEEL FIBRES IN CONCRETE
The Constructor
JANUARY 1, 2012
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SLEEP AND THE SHIFT WORKER
Safety Services Company
MARCH 1, 2016
This is particularly true for evening work, night work and rotating shift schedules. This is no simple matter, particularly for personnel working in hazardous environments or performing safety critical tasks, such as heavy vehicle operators in the road transport or mining industries. People don’t fully adapt to shift work.
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48 SLEEP AND THE SHIFT WORKER
Safety Services Company
MARCH 1, 2016
This is particularly true for evening work, night work and rotating shift schedules. This is no simple matter, particularly for personnel working in hazardous environments or performing safety critical tasks, such as heavy vehicle operators in the road transport or mining industries. People don’t fully adapt to shift work.
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48 STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 25, 2012
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233 Global Railcar Firm Growing Indiana Operations Into Midwest Maintenance Hub
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Renovations are scheduled to begin later this year, and the company plans to add up to 30 new railcar maintenance spots, which will allow it to increase its capacity to service up to 1,100 railcars annually. In Indiana, logistics means more than just roads and bridges,” said Jim Schellinger, Indiana Secretary of Commerce. “It
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TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON CONCRETE
The Constructor
MARCH 21, 2012
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