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Where HS2 went wrong

The Construction Index

However, Stewart also has a lot to say about the failings on the construction industry and its supply chain. The ‘lean’ client model has proved to be the wrong model and there was a failure to change course when problems arose. Sadly the government does not want to share these lessons – or at least not yet. Got a story?

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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

HardHatChat

A continuing construction labor shortage will result in higher pricing and scheduling challenges in 2016. As we close in on the finish line for 2015, we’re happy to report it’s been a terrific year at Englewood Construction and for many others in the commercial construction industry.

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Infrastructure: Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

ENR Construction

KEYWORDS: construction construction industry Engineering engineering education engineering firms infrastructure Share This Story Deputy Editor Richard Korman helps run ENRs business and legal news and investigations, selects ENRs commentary and oversees editorial content on ENR.com.

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'Employee Raid' Suit by Keller North America Against Rival Berkel Starts Mediation

ENR Construction

He admires construction projects that finish on time and budget, compensate all team members fairly and record zero fatalities or serious injuries. Richards freelance writing has appeared in the Seattle Times, the New York Times, Business Week and the websites of The Atlantic and Salon.com.

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2015 Construction Marketing Resolutions For Career Growth and More Sales

Construction Marketing

With 2014 in the rearview mirror, and 2015 upon us, it’s time to plan out our resolutions once again. Just as losing weight and saving money could top your list of personal goals, becoming a more lean marketer and improving the value of marketing efforts could top your professional goals as a construction marketer. dexknows.com.

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Balfour Beatty Construction Advances Lean Journey at LCI Congress 2015

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DALLAS, Texas -- Lean design and construction champions from Balfour Beatty Construction joined industry peers, building owners and trade partners to collaborate and share ideas at the recent 17th Annual Lean Construction Institute Congress 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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LEAN Construction Delivery – Not New

Building Information Management

While LEAN Construction Delivery Methods have existing for decades are are proven to improve productivity, reduce waste, lower cost, speed delivery, and improve quality… most real property owners lack the required capability, understanding, and/or awareness for implementation. The focus of LEAN is best value and minimized waste.