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Guide to Construction Estimating [Types, Tips, and Best Practices]        

Buildern

In the construction project, nothing moves forward without numbers. Detailed calculation of the project costs is the secret to a successful construction. It’s challenging to consider every detail for one project, but for multiple jobs, it takes even more effort. Each may have its own level of complexity and unique requirements. One thing in common for all is to stay on budget within the deadline and ensure that the work turns into a profit.

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OHOB wins enabling works for £150m Medway regen scheme

Construction Enquirer

O’Halloran & O’Brien has secured the contract to carry out a major package of enabling works at Medway Council’s flagship £150m Strood Civic riverside regeneration. The 32-month programme, running from September 2025 to April 2028, covers phases 1B to 5 of the brownfield site’s preparation for full development. The Gravesend-based contractor will undertake extensive land-raising and groundworks, including drainage, service installation and the removal of obstructions, to get the former Civic

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How AI can be used in construction bidding, negotiation

Construction Dive

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Regulatory gridlock ‘knocks confidence’ in construction

Construction Enquirer

Construction professionals are warning that widespread delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator and planning red tape are throttling the industry’s ability to recover and deliver on Government targets. According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Q2 2025 Construction Monitor, 61% of respondents said planning and regulatory delays were the top issue holding back projects.

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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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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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App Development for Construction: Increasing Efficiency on and off the Job Site

UK Construction Blog

The post App Development for Construction: Increasing Efficiency on and off the Job Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Time is construction money. Efficiency is essential for success, whether reviewing plans or working on-site. Modern construction projects must meet strict timelines, complex rules, and maintain constant communication. The latest construction trends are seeing firsthand how technology tools are transforming the industry.

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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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Italy revives Strait of Messina Bridge project

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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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Mace appointed to £1.1bn British Library redevelopment

Construction News

Mace has been appointed as construction manager on the £1.1bn life-science-led redevelopment of the British Library’s St Pancras site in central London. The developer for the scheme is SMBL, a special purpose vehicle wholly owned by Mitsui Fudosan UK and established in partnership with the… The post Mace appointed to £1.1bn British Library redevelopment appeared first on Construction News.

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Mace wins £1.1bn British Library extension

Construction Enquirer

Developer Mitsui Fudosan UK Ltd has chosen Mace as construction manager for the £1.1bn British Library extension project at St Pancras in central London. Construction is due to start on site in 2026 once detailed design is complete and planning conditions met. The work is expected to take around six years to complete. Mace fought off competition from McAlpine and Multiplex to land the high profile job.

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Construction Technology Deals Surge While Costs Plummet

UK Construction Blog

The post Construction Technology Deals Surge While Costs Plummet appeared first on UK Construction Blog. While UK construction faces a severe skills shortage, technology investment is surging—but most firms are failing at implementation. Construction technology deals jumped 8.24% in 2024, with investors closing 604 deals compared to 558 the previous year.

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The Ultimate Intern Experience in Florida

PC Construction

Earlier this summer, I joined the Southeast Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion project team in Oak Hill, Florida, as an office engineer intern. With a mixture of excitement and ambition, I didn’t know exactly what to expect but was eager to learn and contribute as much as possible. From the very beginning, the PC Team welcomed me warmly, immediately making me feel included and valued.

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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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How To Build Systems That Support Your Construction Business

Contractor Bookkeeping

Turning the 3 Pillars—Marketing, Accounting, and Production—Into Repeatable Routines(without adding more work) You've done the hard part—you're running a construction business, getting jobs, and turning out quality work. Perhaps you've even begun to refine your marketing, job costing, and project delivery strategies, thanks to the three pillars we've discussed: Attracting the Right Jobs, Controlling the Money, and Delivering Projects Profitably.

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Flow Table Test: Key Method for Concrete Workability

Vin Civilworld

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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.

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Expert Profile: George Kyriakos, Coates

Roads Online

Image courtesy of Coates. Temporary works are a critical but often underestimated element of major projects. In this Expert Profile, we hear from George Kyriakos, Temporary Works Engineer at Coates, who specialises in delivering next-level support for the crucial early stages of construction and major infrastructure projects. The new Expert Profile series showcases the expertise and innovation that define Coates’ approach to solving complex challenges.

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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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How Construction Firms Use Financial Intelligence to Make Smarter Investments

UK Construction Blog

The post How Construction Firms Use Financial Intelligence to Make Smarter Investments appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The construction industry doesn’t have the luxury of trial and error. One bad investment and you’re not just down a few pounds. You’re knee-deep in delays, cost overruns, and a team that’s overworked and underpaid.

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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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Breheny bags Bearsted Road works

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Sisk set for £52m civils works on Wirral garden village

Construction Enquirer

Sisk is in line to deliver a £52m package of infrastructure work to transform Birkenhead’s former Hind Street gasworks into a 1,600-home urban village. Wirral Council and ION Developments have signed a Master Development Agreement setting the framework for the 10–15 year regeneration, which forms a centrepiece of the borough’s brownfield-first strategy.

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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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Tasmania’s Bridgewater Bridge takes out national construction award

Roads Online

Image: Tasmanian Government The new Bridgewater Bridge Project has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Australian Construction Achievement Award. McConnell Dowell and the Tasmanian Government worked together to deliver the largest transport infrastructure project in the state’s history. The $786 million Federal and Tasmanian government funded project opened to traffic on 1 June 2025.

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Construction PMI Collapse Exposes Housing Target Lie

Construction Daily News

Construction is collapsing. July’s PMI data shows UK construction activity fell to 44.3 from June’s 48.8 – the worst performance since May 2020. This isn’t normal market volatility. 29% of firms report site delays and shrinking order books. New work has declined for seven consecutive months. Contractors describe widespread hesitation to commit to new contracts.

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McLaren scoops £100m LSE retrofit job

Construction News

McLaren has secured a £100m contract to retrofit and extend the London School of Economics and Political Science’s 1950s building at 35 Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The David Chipperfield Architects-designed scheme will be the UK’s largest Passivhaus retrofit and aims to be a model for circular… The post McLaren scoops £100m LSE retrofit job appeared first on Construction News.

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How Civil Engineers Can Thrive in the Age of AI and AGI?: A Detailed Report

Construction Placements

How Civil Engineers Can Thrive in the Age of AI and AGI?: A Detailed Report Worried about AI taking construction jobs? This data-backed guide shows how civil engineering students can win in the next 5–10 years with AI literacy, BIM/digital twins, robotics, and a practical 12-month upskilling plan—plus the exact tools, roles, and resources hiring managers value.

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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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McLaren lands London School of Economics £100m revamp

Construction Enquirer

McLaren Construction has won a £100m deal to retrofit and extend an existing 1950s building for the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). McLaren will take posession of the site at 35 Lincoln’s Inn Fields next month to create a home for the Firoz Lalji Global Hub. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, the hub will be an exemplar in circular design and resource efficiency.

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Creating Seamless Handovers Between Project Stages

Workflow Management

TL;DR: Seamless project handovers reduce delays, align teams, and protect quality. Whether transitioning between internal teams, phases, or to clients, structured handovers with clear documentation and communication are essential. WorkflowMax streamlines this process through centralised data, real-time reporting, and role-based workflows. By planning early, using consistent checklists, and maintaining stakeholder alignment, project managers can ensure smooth transitions, avoid costly errors, and

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Construction PMI Hits Five Year Low

Construction Daily News

I’ve been tracking UK construction data for months, and what I’m seeing now is unprecedented. UK construction PMI crashed to 44.3 in July from 48.8 in June. This marks the sharpest decline in over five years, reaching levels not seen since May 2020. I remember covering the 2020 lockdown crash. This feels worse. The timing creates an impossible situation.