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BSR backlog swells as new build approvals run to 36 weeks

Construction Enquirer

The scale of delays plaguing the Building Safety Regulator’s gateway approval process has been laid bare in the first set of published official figures. Of the 193 new build high-risk building applications lodged since the system launched, just 15 (8%) have successfully navigated the approval gateway.

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Hill hits record £90m profit as homes pipeline swells

Construction Enquirer

Over the year to March 2025, Hill delivered 2,811 homes across southern England and the Midlands, and now controls a development pipeline of more than 32,000 plots – with an estimated future revenue of £12.5bn. Around 10,200 of these plots already have planning consent.

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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Ranked number two in the United States on Building Design + Construction’s “Top 90 Hotel and Resort Construction Firms for 2024,” PCL Construction excels at this by providing services such as diverse self-perform capabilities and a highly personalized preconstruction approach tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

For example, the Federal Highway Administration reported that highway construction costs rose yet again in the first quarter of 2024, at an annualized rate of 9.6 They also bolster quality control through precise measurements and real-time monitoring, reducing the likelihood of defects and rework. percent, which is a 2.4

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Former Hewlett civils firm fails amid director blame game

Construction Enquirer

Accounts for the year to March 2024, signed off by Cooper, showed an 11% drop in turnover to £17m generating a small pre-tax profit of £273,000. But Cooper hit back, pointing to CORE’s 2024 accounts and claiming the business was dragged down by inter-company debts. If it was so bad, why would I want to do that?”

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Top 10 OSHA Violations to Be Aware of in 2025

Safety Services Company

Below, we review the top OSHA violations based on 2024 and 2023 data, highlighting actionable steps and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead in 2025. This guide is packed with insights to help you tackle compliance challenges with confidence while focusing on building proactive safety systems throughout the workplace.

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Construction Technology Trends in 2024

Jonas Construction

What are the Construction Technology Trends of 2024? In 2024, we can expect to see an increased application of technology trends in the industry. This technology can lead to reduced material costs, shorter construction durations, and improved quality of building operations.