The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

That means we can begin to plan for growth again. tonnes, zero-tail-swing) 2 x JCB JS160W wheeled excavators 10 x JCB site dumpers 15 x JCB compaction rollers. AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director. He said: “The market seems to be stabilising.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Construction Machinery Controls Manufacturing 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 27, 2025

The move to Xwatch was driven by operator feedback and a need for reliable, user-friendly control systems that reduce exposure to high-energy hazards on site, it said. Balfour Beatty signs £833m Teesside Power deal 1 day Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £833m contract by Technip Energies to build Net Zero Teesside Power.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Energy Conservation General Contracting 59

The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

James Haddon originally joined Barhale in 1988 as a site engineer and progressed through commercial, project management and regional manager roles. I look forward to him continuing to building Barhale’s business across the region. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 80

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Building Products Distribution Construction Management 80

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

Inside the Telford factory The administrators of Elements (Europe) Limited have sold a building contract in London, together with associated assets to Korean owned GS E&C Corp, the previous owner. The administrators continue to explore options relating to Elements Europe’s other projects, including the Camp Hill project in Birmingham.

Contracts 64

Contracts Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Wall Systems 64

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Structural surveys last year found that eight of the council’s large panel system (LPS) buildings no longer meet current safety standards for withstanding a collapse in the case of an explosion or large fire. Councillors have agreed to consult on and progress with the development of plans to regenerate the sites. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Safety Regulations Surveying 59

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Andrew and his management team set out a clear strategy, purpose and vision for the group, initially to deliver its medium-term value creation plan and latterly to deliver long-term sustainable growth – and with invigorated and motivated colleagues, Kier is realising this ambition.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Property Management Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 20, 2025

Thousands of households have already had on-site checks conducted and where issues have been identified, installers have been asked to remediate these,” she said. “To This is being brought forward as part of the government’s Warm Homes Plan in autumn.

Wall Systems 81

Wall Systems Government Works Construction Equipment Energy Efficiency 81

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

Sizewell C is projected to cost £38bn to build Energy secretary Ed Miliband has today signed the final investment decision for Sizewell C. stake, making it the single biggest equity shareholder but not in total control of the project. including planning, legal and land acquisition/access), not just for construction.

Land Use Regulations 59

Land Use Regulations Cost Control Construction Equipment Government Works 59

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

The man was working as a lift supervisor at a site in Jesmond, Newcastle, on 22 January 2020. An HSE investigation found Tolent Construction Limited, the principal contractor, had failed to properly plan, manage and monitor the construction phase. He had been using a tower crane to lift a structured insulated panel (SIP).

Lifts 261

Lifts Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 261

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

These projects will upgrade more than 4400km of overhead lines and deliver 3,500km of new circuits, including investments offshore, doubling the total build in the last 10 years. It means up to 126 GW of clean power generation will be connected to the grid by 2030, if all goes to plan, alongside additional flexible storage and technologies.

Approvals 103

Approvals Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Construction Equipment 103

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Scott Ife, 30, from Bridgnorth, was working for 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd when the incident took place on 8 June 2020. There was also inadequate planning, a lack of selection of equipment for working at height and inadequate site management arrangements.

Property Management 246

Property Management Lean Construction Site Planning Cost Control 246

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

His arrival signals our continued ambition for Welfare 4 Hire – building on strong foundations while unlocking new opportunities for growth and development." Gareth Richards Welfare 4 Hire’s new managing director, Gareth Richards, started work this week, replacing Adam Dimmock.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Building Layout. After finalising the building plan and design of the structural component, including foundations , the construction activity can be started. After that, the first step in construction activity is site clearance. The excavation lines which are marked on site is known as building layout.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Cost Control Site Planning Building Design 52

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Materials 52

BDC Network

MAY 1, 2023

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

Piping Installation 105

Piping Installation Quality Control Concrete Pouring Site Planning 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) selected design-build contractor Shirley Contracting Company, LLC (Shirley) and design service firm Dewberry to design and construct a solution that would alleviate the cumbersome congestion and safety concerns. million design-build project kicked off in 2018 and opened to traffic in 2020.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Building Design Project Management Building Controls 130

KCM Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

City of San Diego: Pacific Highlands Ranch Public Library KCM Group worked with the City of San Diego to provide quality assurance and control services for the design of the Pacific Highlands Ranch Public Library. The firm’s role was to review the plans and specifications for completeness and identify conflicts in design.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Building Code Compliance Quality Control 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Field Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Building Information Modeling Another critical software for project managers is building information modeling (BIM). The software gives you a 360° view of buildings and identifies inefficiencies.

Project Management 98

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Schedule Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In order to build this enormous renewable energy collector, Hunt-EAS needed to ensure that the project would conserve the soil it is located on, prevent impacts to the existing watersheds, and avoid disturbance of natural and cultural resources.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Notification | Advanced Settings – Personalize Autodesk Build email notifications so teams stay on the same page.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020. Green construction is enabled by powerful technology and digital tools.

Environmental Impact Assessment 84

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 84

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

His professional journey is marked by a dedication to the principles of participatory planning and co-design strategies, which he seamlessly integrates into practice. Throughout his career, Enrico has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project design and leadership, spearheading various initiatives that have left a lasting impact.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Public Works Project Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

percent population growth since 2020 and the largest numeric population gain of any US city in 2022, according to the US Census Bureau. The main planning focal points were the phasing of roundabouts at Presidio Vista, Heritage Trace, and Golden Triangle intersections along with two water main tie-ins during the low demand season.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Piping Installation Public Works 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 24, 2021

Champions of Construction, to share their best career advice, along with the most important lessons they’ve learned from 2020, and what excites them about the construction industry. Many of 2020’s Champions of Constructions agree that succeeding in your field starts with knowing what you love and what’s best for you. .

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Site Planning Construction Management Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on a New Method to Materials Procurement Can Improve Building Sustainability, the Bridgwater Road Junction Will Be Built Soon, and an Innovative US Construction Company Has Opened Offices in Rotherwas to Expand its UK Presence appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Procurement Building Materials Manufacturing Sustainability 64

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The scope has changed for historic buildings. Now, all must comply with Minnesota Rules 1323 ([link] as an option, including residential buildings of less than three stories. Building envelope criteria has changed along with those climate zones,” said Shold. Another change is the revised climate zone map.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Controls 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The UK construction forecast for 2024 predicts a 12% recovery due to strong development pipelines and increased building materials costs. Mitigating cost increases requires understanding material price factors and planning ahead in order to capitalize on new opportunities sustainably.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 64

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Cost Control Building Materials 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 7, 2023

According to the above source, “35% of project failures were related to budget problems in 2021” and “only 43% of organizations completed most of their projects within budget during 2020.” This will make it easier to calculate costs and plan the project. The cost estimate serves as a roadmap for a project to be bid on and built.

Estimating 98

Estimating Cost Control Project Management Consulting Budgeting 98

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2020

In any case, this is certain: Digitization on the building site and in the offices for planning and administration must and will progress faster. In our article, we have already described 20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020.Today This may be because working with soil, stone, steel and concrete is so analog.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Site Planning Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Meanwhile, the idea for diesel-free sites has the support of major contractors. Moreover, the building sector is undergoing a transformation brought on by net-zero design; and here is how you can make the most of this trend. By 2025, the Cambridge South station is planned to serve 1.8 million passengers.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Green Building 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

The post 5 Strategies to Prevent Vandalism and Property Damage on Your Construction Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Each year, the building trade loses nearly $200 million due to theft and damage. In this article, we will dig deeper into five ways to make sure your building site stays safe. #1

Stakeholder Engagement 52

Stakeholder Engagement Site Planning Construction Equipment Material Handling 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

” Meanwhile, Australian huge cranes have the potential to bring in a new era for the building industry in the United Kingdom. In addition, Hercules Site Services has presented the Hercules Construction Academy with its official opening. This has lowered prices following years of rapid residential property price increases.

Modular Construction 64

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Lifts Infrastructure Development 64

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

General contractors (GCs) face numerous challenges when working on construction sites. These challenges can vary depending on the project scope, site conditions, and the specific requirements of the project. Ensuring safety : Construction sites are inherently dangerous, and accidents can happen quickly.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2025

When they united, they weren’t simply looking to build structures; they were determined to build a company rooted in principles that often get overlooked in the rush to completion: honesty, integrity and meticulous attention to detail. How does your work cater to today’s end-users? The industry as a whole has accelerated.

Building Materials 80

Building Materials Building Design Cost Control Project Management 80

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 19:28. March 03, 2020. For example, control flow concrete is ideal for most slab on grade and formed concrete applications, while self-consolidating concrete is advantageous for use in highly reinforced and very difficult to cast applications … more. Delivering concrete to the job site. michael.delros….

Concrete Pouring 78

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Quality Control Fire Protection System Installation 78