Construction Industry News

During AGC Georgia’s Annual Convention held in Hilton Head, South Carolina, 39 construction firms were honored for their dedication to safety during the 2018 calendar year. 

Advances in the standard’s content include language on resilience, lifecycle-cost analysis, moisture-control analysis, health and effectiveness, and many other market advances, such as higher-efficiency plumbing fixture specifications and greatly expanded lighting and acoustic comfort sections.

As part of the IPA 2015 Action Program for Albania, the overall objective of the program is to strengthen the capacity and accountability of the state’s administration of the design and implementation of sector programs and major infrastructure projects. This will improve connectivity within the country and the Western Balkan Region in preparation for EU membership.

The Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal project required more than 130 ironworkers and took place on a massive jobsite, making it incredibly tough to manage the crew. The full-steel erection scope included 30,000 tons of steel, 125,000 feet of linear weld and more than 435,000 bolts. The structure itself had a large number of erection challenges and design changes. “It went from around a $26-million job to a little over $32 million with all the change orders,” said Waters. 

United Rentals Inc.is participating in a nationwide series of trench safety educational events during the Trench Safety Stand Down, which takes place June 17-21. These events will help organizations and their workers advance knowledge about trench hazards and safe-work practices in trenching and excavation work.

“Any legislator in New Jersey would tell you that the Edgewater fire in 2015 was a wake-up call to the dire need for better fire safety measures,” says Kevin Lawlor. now, 67% of the state population in New Jersey are represented by counties supporting stronger building codes and noncombustible mid- to high-rise construction.

As one of the winners selected for the large business portion of the DiPSS program, Fluor is eligible to compete on work worth a combined value of approximately $6 billion.

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 1.0% in May to 141.0 (2000=100) from the revised April reading of 142.4. Read the details here. 

Takeuchi-U.S., compact equipment manufacturer, has named Fred Hinton to a newly appointed position as technical trainer and content developer for the technical training group, effective immediately. This position was added in response to keeping up with the market growth Takeuchi has experienced. 

BIMobject, BIM content platform, has entered a strategic partnership with AEC Daily, developer of online educational courses for the construction sector, to leverage each company’s worldwide presence and increase specification success rates, enhancing the BIM process from design through procurement.

Meridian Energy Group Inc., the emerging growth refining firm and leading innovator in advanced technology and environmentally beneficial petroleum-processing facilities, announced today that the company has signed a letter of intent with Watco Companies,a leading rail-based transportation provider, under which Watco will serve as the main rail management contractor for the Davis Refinery with ongoing discussion for future developments.

Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard obtains $10 million settlement just one day before opening statements set to begin at trial. 

“Florida has been a rapid growth market for NV5, where we have completed six acquisitions and experienced solid organic growth,” said Dickerson Wright, PE, chairman and chief executive officer of NV5.  “The acquisition of Page One continues to strengthen our capabilities and expand our client base in the aggressive Orlando construction market and also enhances our value proposition for adjacent Central Florida markets, such as Tampa and St. Petersburg.”

The project will satisfy a federal mandate to enhance protections for critical bridges around the country. The Delaware Memorial Bridges carries Interstate 295, connecting travelers from New York City to Washington, D.C., and the New Jersey Turnpike. The project is expected to cost $45 to $46 million.

The ITU facilitates international connectivity in communications networks and allocates the global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops technical standards to make certain networks connect seamlessly, and strives to improve telecommunications access in underserved communities around the world. The new headquarters building will support this mission with the latest in collaborative workspaces and forward-thinking office design.

Short documentary highlights how architecture can address climate change and provides inspiration for annual film challenge.

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Fluor Corporation has announced that the Fluor-led joint venture company composed of Fluor and Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Inc., was selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to design and construct the I-635 LBJ East Project in Dallas. The Fluor team’s scope of work includes the widening and full reconstruction of about 11 miles of I-635, also known as LBJ Freeway. 

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) Foundation’s strategic development council (SDC) will host its Technology Forum 46, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 27-29, 2019. The forum will include several technology showcases that highlight new and innovative equipment, materials and applications that have the potential to advance the industry, including:

Today the Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the re-establishment of a geotechnical experts group supporting cement-based solutions for water resources to coincide with "National Dam Safety Awareness Day" and providing a boost to the technical support available for dam safety nationwide.