How GCs can cope with problem subs
Construction Dive
MAY 27, 2025
Given construction’s labor and skills shortages, primes sometimes need to hire less-than-optimal partners. Here’s how to succeed when that happens.
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DfT says Great British Railways ‘coming soon’ as South Western transfers to public ownership
New Civil Engineer
MAY 27, 2025
The new publicly owned body Great British Railways (GBR) is set to take over the management of most passenger rail services and infrastructure in Britain approximately a year after the new Railways Bill becomes law. The post DfT says Great British Railways coming soon as South Western transfers to public ownership appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Theodore Roosevelt’s $400M mass timber library rises in North Dakota
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2025
Mercer Mass Timber, working with general contractor JE Dunn, is supplying around 1,800 cubic meters of engineered material for the 93,000-square-foot structure.
HS2 labour supply fraud probe heats up
The Construction Index
MAY 26, 2025
Investigations into large-scale labour fraud on the HS2 project are expected to widen now that the national media has picked up the story.
How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk
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Additional investment announced for $250M Curtis Road project
Roads Online
MAY 26, 2025
Image courtesy of the South Australian Government. The South Australian Government will match the Federal Governments $125 million investment to remove the Curtis Road level crossing in Munno Para, a key connection in Adelaides growing northern suburbs. The funding will be formally announced as part of the 2025/26 South Australian State Budget, which will be released next Thursday (June 5, 2025).
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Northern Irish offsite firm enters administration
Construction News
MAY 27, 2025
Administrators have been appointed for commercial building manufacturer Jans Offsite Solutions. The Antrim-based firm, which is a subsidiary of Jans Holdings Ltd, appointed insolvency experts from Keenan Corporate Finance in Belfast on 19 May. According to accounts for the year ending 31 December 2023, Jans… The post Northern Irish offsite firm enters administration appeared first on Construction News.
500kW High-Denisty Hydro demonstrator in Plymouth presents new potentials for future energy storage
New Civil Engineer
MAY 21, 2025
RheEnergises proprietary High-Density Hydro technology could be the future of energy storage, but before that it needs to be proven using a scale demonstrator. The post 500kW High-Denisty Hydro demonstrator in Plymouth presents new potentials for future energy storage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction blitz begins on Maddox Road LXRP
Roads Online
MAY 22, 2025
Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Works are progressing on the Victorian Government’s project to remove the dangerous level crossings at Maddox Road and Champion Road in Newport. A 24/7 construction blitz on Maddox Road began Thursday 22 May and will finish late Sunday 25 May. The Maddox Road northbound lane will be closed at the level crossing fromMonday 26 May to late June.
Design team named for £1bn Airedale Hospital rebuild
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2025
Architects and engineers have been appointed for the redevelopment of Airedale General Hospital near Keighley.
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Seattle manager combines sheet metal work with technology
Construction Dive
MAY 21, 2025
Over her 13-year career in the industry, Liz Fong has become an expert in software management, process development and coding.
London groundworks specialist calls in administrators
Construction News
MAY 22, 2025
Administrators have been appointed for London groundworks and reinforced concrete frame specialist Corbyn Construction. David Hudson and Philip Armstrong of FRP Advisory were named in an announcement in the Gazette yesterday (21 May). Corbyn filed a notice of intention to go into administration last November.… The post London groundworks specialist calls in administrators appeared first on Construction News.
Birmingham lines up procurement on £1bn worth of highways infrastructure frameworks
New Civil Engineer
MAY 27, 2025
Birmingham City Council has announced plans to establish a new Highways and Infrastructure Works Framework, valued at an estimated 640M excluding VAT (768M including VAT). The post Birmingham lines up procurement on 1bn worth of highways infrastructure frameworks appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
BildGroup: Crafting concrete
Roads Online
MAY 26, 2025
Kristian Horana, Senior Project Engineer for MRPV, Paul Sklepic, Project Manager for MRPV, Dr Rajeev Roychand, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at RMIT, Stephen Hill, Chief Executive Officer for BildGroup, and Gary Fox, Project Director for BildGroup. Images: BildGroup. Coffee is often referred to as a strong drink. Now, after its proven success in holding together concrete, the word strong has an entirely different meaning.
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Deere replaces 470 P-Tier Excavator with 510 P-Tier
Equipment World
MAY 22, 2025
The 51-metric-ton excavator replaces the 470 P-Tier and delivers improved performance, increased fuel efficiency and various levels of grade management technology.
Navigating the impact of new Buy America requirements on FHWA projects
Construction Dive
MAY 27, 2025
With the Manufactured Products General Waiver gone, contractors must prepare for potential cost, schedule and quality control issues, legal experts say.
Murphy cleared in trench fall court case
Construction News
MAY 22, 2025
Construction contractor J Murphy & Sons was not at fault when a 70-year-old man fell into a trench dug for new power cables, a High Court judge has ruled. Barry Foggoa fractured his femur and suffered other injuries after he slipped on a board crossing… The post Murphy cleared in trench fall court case appeared first on Construction News.
Devolution: Grabbing hold of the generational opportunity for growth
New Civil Engineer
MAY 22, 2025
Devolution aims to place decision-making around infrastructure investments in the hands of city regions and strategic authorities, on the basis that they best understand their own needs. While the detail of how this will work in practice is yet to be fully understood, the potential… The post Devolution: Grabbing hold of the generational opportunity for growth appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Contract awarded, rollout continues for $150M road safety package
Roads Online
MAY 22, 2025
Image courtesy of the South Australian Government. The rollout of the Federal and South Australian governments $150 million Adelaide Hills Productivity and Road Safety Package is continuing, with upgrades to be implemented throughout the Adeliade Hills, and a contract awarded for works on River Road. Works will also start soon to upgrade junctions along River Road as part of the Adelaide Hills Productivity and Road Safety Package, which includes a range of road improvements to support economic g
More Than a Project: Servant Leadership in Action
Wessler Engineering
MAY 21, 2025
April 2 nd through the 13 th , I had an opportunity to travel to Malawi Africa with my family and Design Outreach (DO) team members to help bring clean water, sanitation, and medical support to rural villages. DO is a Christian nonprofit comprised of a global team of problem solvers dedicated to creating solutions to the biggest problems facing people in low-income countries.
House’s 60-day deadline for IRA eligibility would trigger ‘scramble’: EY experts
Construction Dive
MAY 27, 2025
“From a commercial perspective, it's not a unilateral decision most of the time on whether you can begin construction,” said Greg Matlock, a tax leader at EY Americas.
Plans to fine developers sitting on land ‘could hit housing supply’
Construction News
MAY 27, 2025
Stringent new powers to allow councils to fine developers sitting on land, and also strip them of sites if they do not meet targets, could reduce the sectors ability to build homes, experts have said. The warning comes as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and… The post Plans to fine developers sitting on land could hit housing supply appeared first on Construction News.
The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
East Devon readies procurement for £21M Sidmouth coastal defence scheme
New Civil Engineer
MAY 22, 2025
This large-scale project, valued at over 21M, seeks to protect the coastal town of Sidmouth and its East Beach from the escalating threats of erosion and flooding through sustainable and sensitive interventions. Approved in full by the Environment Agency in December 2023, the scheme benefits… The post East Devon readies procurement for 21M Sidmouth coastal defence scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Contract awarded for Spring Farm Parkway Stage Two
Roads Online
MAY 21, 2025
Image: Transport for NSW The contract has been awarded and works are moving into the design phase for the second stage of the Spring Farm Parkway project in New South Wales. Jacobs Australia will design the three kilometre east-west connection along with the Review of Environmental Factors report. These critical elementswill be used to develop a final business case from which construction funding will be determined.
Glasgow approves final Collegelands development
The Construction Index
MAY 21, 2025
Glasgow City Council has given the green light for a £95m multi-use residential development in Calton.
The 9 largest commercial construction starts of April 2025
Construction Dive
MAY 27, 2025
Economic uncertainty and April’s tariff announcements caused groundbreakings to drop sharply, according to a new report from Dodge Construction Network.
Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps
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HS2 launches probe into labour-supply allegations
Construction News
MAY 27, 2025
HS2 has launched an investigation into whistleblower claims that overinflated rates were charged for workers supplied to build the West Midlands section of the route. The allegations relate to two labour suppliers employed by the Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) joint venture on the London-to-Birmingham high-speed… The post HS2 launches probe into labour-supply allegations appeared first on Construction News.
Herefordshire Council to tender £42M contract for Hereford Western Bypass phase 1
New Civil Engineer
MAY 27, 2025
Herefordshire Council has taken a substantial step forward in reviving the long-discussed Hereford Western Bypass with preparations underway to tender the construction of Phase 1. The post Herefordshire Council to tender 42M contract for Hereford Western Bypass phase 1 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Madison Express: Connecting Australia’s transport sector
Roads Online
MAY 22, 2025
Madison Express has extensive experience supplying and installing fibre cabling for infrastructure projects of all sizes; A variety of customisation options enable Madison Express and Garland to tailor their offerings to suit the project at hand. Images: Madison Express. Madison Express, through its Garland brand, has provided high quality cabling and fibre connections for the infrastructure sector for decades.
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