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Ralph Wilson Park Bridge Successfully Installed in City of Buffalo Over I-190  

Publish date: Thu, 10 October 2024

The new signature 266-foot pedestrian bridge was designed with community input, opens in 2026 Buffalo, N.Y. – The 266-foot Ralph Wilson Park bridge was successfully installed over the I-190,...

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Low-carbon concrete paves the way in Vic

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Image: Victorian GovernmentMajor Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) has helped develop a low-carbon concrete mix using calcined clays, furthering sustainable practices in infrastructure.  MRPV, Arup, The...

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Stay cool

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

As modern infrastructure changes and water usage and demand evolve, efficient and reliable cold water storage solutions become increasingly critical. Cold water storage tanks consistently supply...

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Speed strength and safety: Why plastic water supply systems are on the rise

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Water supply systems in tall buildings can be complex, and with a growing number of modern systems with different materials and jointing methods replacing traditional copper plumbing, both specifiers...

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LTA Autecon: A Pillar of SMEIPP Construction for Over Four Decades

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

LTA Autecon, a leading player in the structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, piping, and plate work (SMEIPP) construction sectors, has over 40 years of experience, specialising in an...

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Cape Town Breaks Ground on Landmark Solar Plant Ushering in a New Era of Energy Independence

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Cape Town, South Africa – In a historic move towards energy self-sufficiency, Cape Town has commenced construction on its first utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Atlantis. The 7MW-10MW...

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Sustainable Finance: EBC attends Sustainable Housing Finance Symposium hosted by the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative in Italy

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Last week, EBC was in Venice, Italy, to attend the 3rd International Sustainable Housing Finance Symposium organised by the Energy Efficient Mortgages Initiative (EEMI). The EEMI initiative seeks to...

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Stats Canada releases building permits for August

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Statistics Canada, The Daily released its building permit data for August…The postStats Canada releases building permits for Augustappeared first onCanadian Contractor.

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Industry-leading Pareto FM’s bold vision for social impact is reshaping facilities management 

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

From the start, Pareto FM’s (Pareto) ethos was different. Equipped with the instincts, insights and values needed to understand andThe postIndustry-leading Pareto FM’s bold vision for social...

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Learn about CMB Engineering’s impactful ‘no-grief’ approach to contracting 

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

With over 30 years of experience, CMB Engineering (CMB) has developed into a thriving enterprise that has delivered dozens ofThe postLearn about CMB Engineering’s impactful ‘no-grief’ approach...

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Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

IRVING, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the extension of their long-standing joint venture. The agreement includes...

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Belfast’s historic Titanic Distillers chooses Hochiki fire safety

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

112 years after the namesake ship’s voyage, Belfast’s first distillery in nearly 90 years opens in the restored Pumphouse building. This historic site presented a unique fire safety challenge due...

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Find your perfect platform

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Independent Access Sales (IAS) supplies a leading range of platforms: including spider platforms, truck-mounted access to push arounds, for all home, business or site needs. Established in 2020, this...

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Harbourside Engineering acquires W S Langley Concrete & Materials Technology

Publish date: Fri, 11 October 2024

Harbourside Engineering Group, a heavy civil infrastructure design firm…

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(Re)-making the Grade

Publish date: Sat, 12 October 2024

MBS discovers how Nu Construction successfully completed a refurbishment project for a Grade II listed Victorian mansion in West Yorkshire.

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School targets

Publish date: Sat, 12 October 2024

Mike Egan, Business Development Manager, Corporate Sales at Mitsubishi Electric, highlights the importance of upgrading the UK’s schools in order to hit our Net Zero targets.

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Airport Safety Week kicks off

Publish date: Sun, 13 October 2024

Image: Dr David Sing/shutterstock.comAirport Safety Week has officially kicked off, under the theme of “The Hearts and Minds of Safety Leadership”. Airport Safety Week is an initiative of the...

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New tools help reduce infrastructure’s carbon footprint

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

Image: MADEINEDEN/shutterstock.comBentley Systems has announced the general availability of new Carbon Analysis capabilities in iTwin Experience to assess and reduce carbon impacts for more...

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Bentley Systems is a global leader in infrastructure engineering software ecosystems used for the design construction and operations of roads and bridges rail and transit water and…

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

Continue →The postBentley Systems is a global leader in infrastructure engineering software ecosystems used for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit,...

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Multinational companies have been looking around Christchurch for greater operational stability in the face of expected transport pressures between the North and South Islands thro…

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

Continue →The postMultinational companies have been looking around Christchurch for greater operational stability in the face of expected transport pressures between the North and South Islands...

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VACANCY NOTICE: SOCIAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

The European Builders Confederation (EBC) is the association representing crafts, micro companies, and SMEs in the construction sector across Europe. EBC champions a more inclusive, sustainable, and...

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Navien advises on choosing the right boiler

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

Technical Director Sean Keleher highlights why installers should educate their customers on the importance of prioritising hot water delivery in their homes with the right boiler.The postNavien...

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ACS and Hilti announce partnership as a ‘major step forward’ for the construction industry

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Limited has formed a dynamic industry partnership with global construction leader, The Hilti Group – a collaboration that aims to advance industry standards, focusing on...

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Girls inspired by women in construction event

Publish date: Mon, 14 October 2024

"It's not just hard hats and steel toe cap boots," one participant says.

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You could be forgiven for thinking this report is about the acute GP shortage in New Zealand. But no physician shortages in the US and the reasons behind them are hauntingly famili…

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Continue →The postYou could be forgiven for thinking this report is about the acute GP shortage in New Zealand. But no, physician shortages in the US and the reasons behind them are hauntingly...

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Dave Segal found himself onstage at the Edison Awards the annual Oscars of innovation. Attendees included elite scientists and executives from every corner of tech from adhesives t…

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Continue →The postDave Segal found himself onstage at the Edison Awards, the annual Oscars of innovation. Attendees included elite scientists and executives from every corner of tech, from...

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Rail Leaders Push for HS2 Extension — Extending to Euston and Crewe Could Be a £20 Billion Opportunity

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

The HS2 project, once considered the future of Britain’s high-speed rail network, has faced multiple challenges, from rising costs to political uncertainty. Recent analysis by the High Speed Rail...

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Lower Thames Crossing Faces Seven-Month Delay Raising Concerns Across UK Sectors

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Lower Thames Crossing Faces Seven-Month Delay Raising Concerns Across UK Sectors

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), a crucial £9 billion infrastructure project, has encountered yet another roadblock. On October 7, 2024, the government announced that the decision on whether to...

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Standardisation: Small Business Standards publishes its manifesto to empower SMEs in the Standardisation community in the new political term

Publish date: Tue, 15 October 2024

Small Business Standards (SBS) has published its Manifesto for the 2024-2029 EU term, titled “SMEs at the heart of European standardisation”, outlining its priorities for ensuring that SMEs are...

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