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How AI can be used in construction bidding, negotiation

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Breheny bags Bearsted Road works

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Construction Budget Management: Complete Blueprint for General Contractors

Buildern

Published October 5, 2022. Updated August 1, 2025 Construction budgets have always played a critical role in how projects perform. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is the level of precision now required to keep jobs on track. A budget today is the framework for your project’s financial health. When done right, it tells your team where every dollar goes, how each phase connects to cash flow , and what room you have to adjust when things don’t go as planned.

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Retentions could be banned in late payment crackdown

Construction Enquirer

Retentions could be banned under government plans to crackdown on late payment. Included in a suite of proposed legislation to improve conditions for small and medium-sized businesses were “options to reform or ban cash retentions in construction contracts.” The move was hailed by industry campaigners. Rob Driscoll, ECA Director of Legal & Business, said: “Government’s engagement on how to reform retentions marks a seminal once-in-a-generation moment for the industry to com

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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How AI and Automation Are Revolutionizing UK Construction Sites

UK Construction Blog

The post How AI and Automation Are Revolutionizing UK Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Walk past a modern construction site in the UK, and it feels very different from just a decade ago. Tower cranes still dot the skyline, but behind the scenes, algorithms, sensors, and robotic systems quietly orchestrate much of the work. The construction industry—once synonymous with manual labor and slow adoption of tech—is undergoing a profound transformation.

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How to Grow Construction Business [Tips and Strategies]

Buildern

Do you remember the day you landed more projects than you could handle? Growth in construction is not always as simple as it sounds. Securing more projects may sound like a dream for a general contractor, but this comes with many risks. Learning how to grow a construction business requires more than just a big workload. Without the right construction team and strategy, rapid growth can quickly lead to problems.

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Facilitating BIM to optimize On-Site Communication and Coordination

iField Smart

Reading Time: 3 minutes Paper-led processes, fragmented data, and miscommunication lead to project overruns, cost overages, and security problems. Building Information Modeling (BIM), along with construction BIM software, has supported multiple teams with real-time collaboration and precise data sharing. The following article focuses on BIM collaboration, BIM communication tools, and BIM coordination software to change on-site communication and optimize coordination effectiveness between BIM pro

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Collins starts major London city fringe office retrofit

Construction Enquirer

Munich Re investment manager MEAG has appointed Collins Construction for a 140,000 sq ft office retrofit at 30 Finsbury Square on the edge of the City in London. Work started this week on the major overhaul designed by architect Fletcher Priest which will see another floor added to the building to create a nine-storey commercial office. This extra level will provide additional office space, a winter garden and a large green roof terrace.

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Exploring Fuel Management Strategies for Construction Fleets

UK Construction Blog

The post Exploring Fuel Management Strategies for Construction Fleets appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Managing fuel consumption in construction fleets isn’t just about saving money; it’s about maximizing operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and improving overall fleet performance. With construction projects often facing tight margins and fluctuating fuel costs, companies need reliable strategies to monitor and control fuel usage across their operations.

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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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Construction Giants Abandon Traditional Building Methods

Construction Daily News

Last year’s industry rules are dead. Construction is shifting faster than most professionals realize. Major contractors are abandoning decades-old methods. Project timelines are compressing. Material specifications are changing. Labor shifts toward technology integration over traditional trades. This started in commercial construction and is spreading everywhere.

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10+ Practical Tips on How to Improve Your Construction Efficiency

Buildern

Every construction team has had a job that looked solid on paper but started falling apart once work began. The materials were late, the trades overlapped, inspections didn’t land on time, and no one could quite explain what happened. Only that the job ran long, and everyone was frustrated by the end. Construction efficiency is what separates projects that stay on track from those that spiral into delays and cost overruns.

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Italy revives Strait of Messina Bridge project

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Cladding training boost to accelerate remediation work

Construction Enquirer

Updated training courses have been launched to upskill 100 rainscreen façade system installers and 24 supervisors to accelerate post-Grenfell cladding remediation works across the country. The Construction Industry Training Board has awarded Wigan headquartered 3B Training Ltd a £250,000 contract to deliver a pilot programme across England, Scotland and Wales.

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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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July 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

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Construction and Off-Plan Property: What Buyers Should Know

UK Construction Blog

The post Construction and Off-Plan Property: What Buyers Should Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The overseas real estate market continues to attract buyers and investors, with off-plan property in Dubai standing out for its compelling value. Lower upfront costs, extended payment plans, and early access to sought-after communities have made it a preferred choice.

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7 Ways Construction Project Management Software Reduces Cost Overruns

iField Smart

Reading Time: 4 minutes Introduction. Cost overruns are frequent and costly hurdles in modern construction projects. They impact various areas, including stakeholder relationships, profit limits, and a firm’s reputation. With so many participants, condensed timelines, changing material costs, and fluctuating job site conditions, keeping a project within planned costs can be difficult.

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Construction Hierarchy: How to Build a General Contractor Team? 

Buildern

Who is who in a construction company? Since construction is one of the most complex industries, the structure of a general contractor firm can be different. The workflow of a general contractor involves tight deadlines, strict budgets, and subcontractor coordination. With so many things to handle, having a structured management system and a clear construction plan is essential.

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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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Heathrow Airport unveils £49bn ‘superhub’ expansion

Construction Enquirer

Heathrow has submitted its plan to deliver a third runway and invest £49bn into a vast transformation of the UK’s biggest airport. The airport operator said it was ready to start design and supply chain activity this year, but needs a swift policy signal and regulatory framework from Government to stay on track. The airport’s detailed blueprint, published today, sets out how the money will be spent over multiple decades, with £21bn earmarked for the new 3,500m runway and airfield infrastructure,

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New Steel Construction Aug/Sept 2025

Construction Law

Editor’s comment Same old, same old for the post Cunliffe construction sector? A step change in how water infrastructure is managed and delivered is promised by the Cunliffe report. Editor Nick Barrett asks if it will result in the changes the construction sector needs for the second biggest infrastructure programme in the UK. News Our regular news round up looks at a final investment decision made for Sizewell C; new Treasury business case guidance for major projects; and new subsidy co

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National Grid names preferred contractors for £8bn electricity substation delivery partnership

Construction News

National Grid has launched a new £8bn regional delivery framework to deliver around 130 electricity substation projects across England and Wales by 2031. The Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) covers substation upgrades and new builds forming part of National Grid’s broader £35bn RIIO-T3 investment plan for… The post National Grid names preferred contractors for £8bn electricity substation delivery partnership appeared first on Construction News.

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Walsh-Fluor Design-Build Team and Stantec Celebrate Opening of Four New Red Line Stations as Part of CTA’s Red Purple Modernization Phase One Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

CHICAGO, IL – The Walsh-Fluor Design-Build Team, including lead designer Stantec, proudly joined the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) in celebrating the grand opening of the new Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn, and Bryn Mawr Red Line stations, a major milestone in the $2.1 billion Red Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project.

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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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Metrics That Matter: From Guesswork to Data-Driven Project Management

Workflow Management

TL;DR: Relying on gut instinct limits project success. Data-driven project management unlocks better resource allocation, risk mitigation, and workflow visibility. Metrics like velocity, budget variance, and ROI help project managers make informed decisions, while WorkflowMax’s BI tools and real-time dashboards empower proactive planning. By shifting from guesswork to measurable performance, teams improve efficiency, meet deadlines, and deliver higher-quality results.

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Firms readied for £145m Welsh bridge race

Construction Enquirer

Contractors have been put on alert to bid for the £145m River Dee Bridge replacement, with the bid race due to launch later this month. The Welsh Government will run a two-stage early contractor involvement race using NEC4 contracts with an incentivised cost model and a strong emphasis on social value. Five firms will be shortlisted, followed by a three-month tender period to appoint a design and build partner.

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$4.7B Gordie Howe bridge opening reportedly delayed

Construction Dive

The span between Detroit and Canada has experienced holdups that could extend the opening to 2026, per the Windsor Star, even though the project is 98% complete.

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Balfour Beatty unveils £7.2m AI investment with Microsoft

Construction News

Balfour Beatty has invested £7.2m in Microsoft 365 Copilot as part of its digital transformation strategy, marking one of the UK construction industry’s largest known commitments to artificial intelligence. The four-year partnership will see the technology embedded across Balfour Beatty’s internal Microsoft 365 systems, allowing… The post Balfour Beatty unveils £7.2m AI investment with Microsoft appeared first on Construction News.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Aurigo Software Partners with South Dakota Department of Transportation to Modernize Capital Infrastructure Program

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUSTIN, Texas — Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for public infrastructure and private owners, announced that it has entered into a multiyear contract with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT).

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How a $93M Project Will Protect the Delaware Memorial Bridge From Big Vessel Collisions

ENR Construction

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Breheny bags Kent road upgrade contract

Construction Enquirer

Kent County Council has awarded the A249 Bearsted Road improvement scheme contract to Breheny Civil Engineering Ltd. The £10.8m scheme will take 15-months to complete with construction starting on site later this month. Work will deliver major upgrades to one of Maidstone’s busiest roads, aiming to ease congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance pedestrian and cycling access.