CPB Contractors to Deliver Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel Project

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Workers have started clearing the site where tunneling will begin for Australia’s West Gate tunnel project. Contractors will dig down more than seven stories, clearing the way for the project’s two tunnel boring machines. Major construction work is expected to start in early 2018 with the project scheduled to open to traffic in 2022. The project contract was awarded to Hochtief’s CPB Contractors and John Holland. Another work site will be established nearby later this year, with the two sites connected by an elevated heavy-duty, covered conveyor belt. The conveyor will transport materials from the TBM excavation to large sheds, to … Read more

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Scotland’s First Design Museum Opens to Public this Fall

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V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first design museum, will open to the public on Sept. 15. It will be the only V&A museum in the world outside London, an international center for design – a place of inspiration, discovery and learning. Visitors to V&A Dundee will experience the story of design past, present and future, and the contribution design makes to all our lives. Designed by architect Kengo Kuma, V&A Dundee stands at the center of the $1.4-billion transformation of the Dundee waterfront, once part of the city’s docklands. With its complex geometry, inspired by the cliffs along the East Coast of Scotland, … Read more

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The Right Safety Measures Can Keep Old Man Winter at Bay

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Protecting your jobsite, workers during inclement weather By Thomas Donahue Ask any superintendent what their main priority is and they’ll tell you it’s jobsite safety. It’s already a hard job to make sure everyone is working safely but, as the seasons change, the job gets even more difficult thanks to winter weather. Snow and ice seem to complicate construction and can sometimes even slow it down to a standstill. And, so far, this winter season looks like it may be one for the books. 2018 is shaping up to be a big year for bad winter weather. We kicked off … Read more

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New Year, New Job

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Resolved to get a new job? Here’s what to ask. By: Lisa Latronico A new year signals fresh beginnings and, for many of you, finding a new job may be at the top of your list of resolutions. Even if your desire to change jobs is driven by wanting a higher salary or greater responsibilities, don’t overlook whether a potential employer’s company culture is a good match. The interview process isn’t just an opportunity for the employer to judge your experience and your ability to think on your feet, it’s also your chance to ask about what’s important to you … Read more

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ZÜBLIN Starts Construction for Germany’s First Timber High-Rise

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The 10-story SKAIO high-rise in Heilbronn, based on a design by architectural firm Kaden+Lager, is being built by Stadtsiedlung Heilbronn GmbH and ZÜBLIN. When completed, it will be the tallest timber building in Germany. The 112-foot-tall building is being erected as part of the city exhibition for the BUGA 2019 horticulture show in Heilbronn. With an above-ground gross floor area of 61,000 square feet, it will offer space for 60 rental units with a total of 35,500 square feet of living space. A bakery will move into the commercial space on the ground floor. The building will be erected by … Read more

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