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Construction spending drops for fourth straight month

Construction Dive

year over year, the largest such decrease since February 2019 , according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Uncertainty about tariffs, tax rates and labor availability are making it hard for many developers to risk moving forward with planned construction projects,” said Ken Simonson, AGC’s chief economist in the release.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

2019 (R2019), Standard for Surface Texture (Surface Roughness, Waviness, and Lay). He has trained thousands of architects, engineers, and contractors on how to produce better results and reduce risk in concrete. This standard provides a practical method for measuring Ra on a surface. Scott Langerman, P.E., based in Portland, Ore.

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Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Construction workers face severe hearing risks, with 23% suffering from hearing loss compared to 20% across all industries, and three out of four workers exposed to hazardous noise levels exceeding 85 decibels daily. Power tools present constant exposure risks across different trades.

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TriCelta Development Opens New HQ in Dallas-Fort Worth

CCR Magazine

The new office signifies the next phase of growth for the company, which began operations in 2019. Championing the interests of all project stakeholders, the team effectively manages risk and adherence to budget, timeline, and quality goals.

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Five tier ones sign up to best practice drive

The Construction Index

Rebecca Boundy, managing director for clients and markets at Kier, added: “We joined CCBP because we believe in the value of bringing together industry expertise and academic research to drive meaningful change. That’s why we’re pleased to support the Centre for Construction Best Practice.

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Profits soar for NG Bailey

The Construction Index

Our high quality order book has grown further to £1.6bn (2024: £1.4bn) whilst becoming lower risk. A robust pipeline of work in markets with high barriers to entry and that are resilient during economic downturns, such as defence, healthcare and rails, helps spread risk and give the group more stability overall.” Got a story?

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Geotab: Sustainability on show

Roads Online

We know the transportation industry is rapidly evolving and having access to data that empowers the roads and infrastructure industry to plan, manage and transparently report on progress is essential,” says Batty. The Safety Centre uses smart technology to predict and prevent risk,” Batty says. “We