Total Construction Starts Slip in January

Total construction starts fell 27% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $865.6 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. During the month, nonresidential building starts fell 38%, residential starts lost 20%, and nonbuilding starts declined by 16%. Comparatively, total construction was 14% lower in January 2023 than in January 2022. Nonresidential building starts […] The post <strong>Total Construction Starts Slip in January</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

A complete series of guides to running a business, new from The Survey Association

Working in partnership with Leeds Beckett University, The Survey Association, the trade association representing land surveyors in the UK, has commissioned The Retail Institute at the university’s Leeds Business School, to produce a series of useful guides to running a business for all members of The Survey Association (TSA). The 11 guides can be downloaded […] The post <strong>A complete series of guides to running a business, new from The Survey Association</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Article Sheds Light on the Power of Geocells in Load Support Applications

Geocells are one of the most valuable tools in the civil engineering and construction industries today. When constructingroadways over soft soils and weak subgrades, geocells can make a significant impact. However, some engineers may beuncertain about using geocells due to a lack of understanding. A recent article aims to clear up any confusion and showthe […] The post Article Sheds Light on the Power of Geocells in Load Support Applications appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Increasing Deployment to Carry Out Aerial Remote Sensing Increasing Fleet of Fixed Wing Drone, States Fact.MR

The global fixed wing drone market is estimated at US$ 7,085.1 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at a healthy 17.2% CAGR during the forecast years of 2023-2033. Aerial remote sensing products for critical infrastructure such as military bases, government buildings, airports and banks are the key market drivers for growth. Fixed-wing drones […] The post <strong>Increasing Deployment to Carry Out Aerial Remote Sensing Increasing Fleet of Fixed Wing Drone, States Fact.MR</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Rutgers Engineering Expert Explains How Earthquake-Resistant Construction Can Curb Catastrophe

A rare 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck south-central Turkey near the Syrian border has claimed more than 36,000 lives and raised questions about whether the death toll could have been mitigated.  Within 11 minutes, a magnitude 6.7 aftershock convulsed a region 60 miles north. Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said an earthquake of […] The post <strong>Rutgers Engineering Expert Explains How Earthquake-Resistant Construction Can Curb Catastrophe</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.