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£200m deal unlocks full 1,000-home Digbeth scheme

Construction Enquirer

Caddick Construction is gearing up to start full-scale building work on a near-1,000 home build-to-rent neighbourhood in the heart of Digbeth after a £200m funding deal was sealed. The Stone Yard scheme is being delivered by Moda with investment backing from Aviva Capital Partners and debt support from NatWest and Homes England. The West Midlands Combined Authority is also on board with grant funding to boost affordable housing levels on the four-acre brownfield site.

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Win more work by bidding less

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Pit Underpinning | Step by Step Procedure

Prodyogi

The pit method of underpinning is a construction technique used for the repair of foundations. The method is an extended type of mass concreting method of underpinning, where the former is used for repairing concrete at a deeper soil depth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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Stantec acquires Cosgroves, a leading Aotearoa New Zealand buildings engineering firm

Civil + Structural Engineer

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired Cosgroves, a 90-person buildings engineering firm headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand. Cosgroves is an industry-leading firm known for technical excellence with public and private sector clients.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Who Are the Key Players in a Design-Build Construction Project?

Wolgast Corporation

When building owners choose Design-Build Construction, they gain more than just a streamlined project—they gain an integrated team of professionals committed to delivering a high-quality facility, faster and more efficiently. This collaborative approach unites design and construction experts under one contract, ensuring a cohesive process from concept to completion.

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Construction spending drops for fourth straight month

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Difference between Triangulation & Trilateration in Surveying

Prodyogi

In modern surveying, navigation, and geolocation, understanding the difference between triangulation and trilateration is key. Triangulation pinpoints locations using angle measurements from known points, while trilateration, the backbone of GPS and indoor positioning systems, relies on distance measurements from multiple reference points.

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COWI to play key role in National Highways’ infrastructure consortium

Civil + Structural Engineer

COWI joins the team selected for Specialist and Technical Services 3 (SPaTS3) framework to deliver transformative infrastructure solutions across England. COWI is proud to announce its participation as a key partner in the Arcadis-led consortium that has been appointed to the Specialist and Technical Services 3 (SPaTS3) framework by National Highways.

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Prosper appoints 34 firms to £1bn decarbonisation and refurbishment framework

Construction News

Procurement body Prosper has awarded places to 34 contractors on a £1bn framework for retrofit and investment works across the UK public sector. The Decarbonisation and Investment Works Framework will run for four years from 23 June 2025 to 22 June 2029 and will enable… The post Prosper appoints 34 firms to £1bn decarbonisation and refurbishment framework appeared first on Construction News.

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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.

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10 big road and rail upgrades get funding green light

Construction Enquirer

More than 10 big road and rail upgrade schemes across England have been given the green light by the Government today. Top of the list over a wave of 50 projects is the long-delayed £1.3bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine dualling, which will finally go ahead, and the Midlands Rail Hub which has got full funding. A66 delivery partners Balfour Beatty, Kier and Aureos can now begin to upgrade the remaining 18 miles of single-carriageway sections and key junctions on the route between M6 Junction 40 (Pen

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Detroit deploys drones and AI to target building efficiency improvements

Construction Dive

The city has partnered with startups and a tech incubator to test drone and AI technology that guides energy retrofits, saving time and money compared with traditional assessments.

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How Passive Design Strategies Improve Building Sustainability?

Prodyogi

In the quest for sustainable construction, passive design strategies play a vital role in reducing energy consumption while enhancing indoor comfort. These strategies utilize natural elements—such as sunlight, wind, and thermal mass—to regulate building temperature, lighting, and ventilation without relying on mechanical systems.

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AI Copilots for Quantity Surveyors: Estimating at Lightning Speed

Construction Placements

AI Copilots for Quantity Surveyors: Estimating at Lightning Speed Discover how AI copilots and digital QS assistants are revolutionising quantity surveying—with features like automated takeoff, predictive forecasting, and seamless BIM integration. Explore tools, real-world use cases, and get our checklist and infographic for smarter decision-making.

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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.

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CITB launches digital platform to lure new entrants to construction

Construction News

The Construction Industry Training Board has launched a new digital platform to connect employers with prospective workers and tackle skills shortages across the construction sector. Go Construct Careers, now live on the Go Construct website, is a free-to-use resource that allows jobseekers to create profiles,… The post CITB launches digital platform to lure new entrants to construction appeared first on Construction News.

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TSL turnover smashes £500m as profit almost trebles

Construction Enquirer

Fast-growing contractor TSL Ltd has smashed through the half-billion turnover mark with profit nearly trebling last year. The technical construction and engineering contractor is riding high on orders for data centres, cold stores and pharmaceutical plant work. Surging demand fueled a 77% jump in revenue to £527m for the year ending 31 December 2024, with pre-tax profit up to nearly £27m from £10m previously.

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TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers

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The #1 Reason Contractors Lose Clients: Poor Invoicing—And How to Fix It

Contractor Bookkeeping

As we celebrate Independence Day and the spirit of hard work and craftsmanship that built our country, it’s the perfect time to think about strengthening your construction business, so you have the freedom to grow and succeed. When most contractors consider why they lose clients, they often blame price competition, slow projects, or a client’s unrealistic expectations.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

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.

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Walmart gets its largest mass timber corporate campus

Construction Specifier

Mercer Mass Timber (MMT), a manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials, is providing cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (Glulam) for two major sections of the campus, opening in late 2025 to early 2026. Photos courtesy Watson Media House Walmart’s new home office in Bentonville, Ark., is the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States.

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6 Things To Consider When Building For Disabled Access

Civil Engineer Blog

source One of the biggest modern building considerations is the area of disabled access. All new buildings have to comply to certain access fundamentals. However, it always makes good business sense to go above and beyond to help those with difficulty. Everything from improving points of access to upper levels ought to be considered. This […] The post 6 Things To Consider When Building For Disabled Access first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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House builders offer £100m to drop competition probe

Construction Enquirer

Seven house builders have offered to pay a total of £100m following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority. The watchdog launched a probe in February 2024 after uncovering evidence some house builders may be sharing details with their competitors about sales including pricing, number of property viewings and incentives offered to buyers.

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Mailbag: The EEOC sent us a letter about our DEI programs. What should we do next?

Construction Dive

Experts question whether the agency possesses the authority to issue such letters. But ignoring an agency notice or request is typically not a good tactic, an attorney says.

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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.

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Pacific Wall Systems’ Leah Wimberly Becomes First Woman Appointed to WWCCA Executive Board in 124-Year History

Civil + Structural Engineer

Known for championing workforce innovation and collaboration, Wimberly’s appointment to the WWCCA Executive Board of Directors positions her to help shape the future of the wall and ceiling industry across the Western U.S. ANAHEIM, Calif.

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Revitalizing a 1980s-era strip mall in Texas

Construction Specifier

Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall. Photos courtesy Leonid Furmansky Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden, a beloved establishment in Austin, Tex., is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall on the north side of town. Designed by Furman & Keil Architects, the public-facing spaces include an indoor bar, bakeshop, and dining room, a 250-seat outdoor beer garden pavilion, and a drive-thru coffee bar.

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Universal Studios theme park to include station expansion

Construction News

Plans to build Universal Studios’ first UK theme park will include an expanded four-platform station on the Thameslink/Midland Main Line at Wixams and a new junction on the A421. The 32.37-hectare park in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, is expected to open its doors in 2031, with construction… The post Universal Studios theme park to include station expansion appeared first on Construction News.

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Buyers see recovery in house building sector

Construction Enquirer

Construction buyers have reported a return to growth in the house building sector for the first time since last September. But contraction in civil engineering and commercial work saw the bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index drop below the standstill 50 mark again in June for the six month in a row. At 48.8 in June the index was up from 47.9 in May and signalled the slowest decline in construction output since the current period of contraction began in January.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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Construction planning climbs again on core sector momentum

Construction Dive

Warehouse, healthcare and tech projects drove the majority of growth in June amid pockets of softness elsewhere, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Civil Engineering Scope in India 2025: Career, Salary & Trends

Construction Placements

Civil Engineering Scope in India 2025: Career, Salary & Trends The civil engineering scope in India has never been more promising than it is in 2025. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a $5 trillion economy, the infrastructure sector stands at the forefront of this transformation. From smart city initiatives to sustainable infrastructure projects, civil engineers are shaping India's future.

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Construction kicks off on NSW Central Coast Highway

Roads Online

Image: Transport for NSW Main construction works to upgrade the Central Coast Highway-Tumbi Road intersection have started. Work has officially begun to replace the existing roundabout with modern traffic lights and expand the highway to two lanes in each direction, to the project boundary. This upgrade will address the bottleneck and improve traffic flow and safety on the Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay.