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Contractors brace for more pain as material prices climb

Construction Enquirer

A new report from insurer QBE, in partnership with global risk consultancy Control Risks, warns that recent international tariffs on key materials like steel, aluminium and timber are already pushing up costs and impacting jobs. Pressure is building from all sides.

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New construction technology releases: July 2025

Construction Dive

Published July 9, 2025 Jennifer Goodman Lead Editor post share post print email license The new Matrice 400 drone from DJI. Smart AR projection makes it easier for operators to navigate challenging terrain with a remote control, DJI claims. Permission granted by DJI Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated.

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Why cybersecurity matters for construction

Construction Dive

Published June 17, 2025 By Jason Kosek post share post print email Hailshadow via Getty Images Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting construction firms, drawn by large financial assets and tight project timelines, rendering both large and small projects vulnerable.

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2025 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry: Lauren Underwood, P.E. 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Northeast Division Manager Apex Companies, LLC Quincy, MA Bio: Lauren Underwood is a dynamic engineering leader whose contributions span project management, business development, and organizational leadership. She is also deeply committed to growing the next generation of engineers through mentorship and industry involvement.

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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.

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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

Rather than halting construction for the reset, Wild confirmed HS2 Ltd would press on with productivity drives in 2025/26, focusing only on work essential to the reset. Performance-related pay rises for senior managers and excutive bonuses relating to last year have been scrapped.

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Construction spending drops for fourth straight month

Construction Dive

Published July 7, 2025 Zachary Phillips Editor post share post print email license An aerial view of apartment construction on March 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell via Getty Images Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Dive Insight: May marked the fourth consecutive month of drops, Basu said.

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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. Connect the Dots 🤝 Learn integration strategies that sync your pay apps with budget tracking and project controls. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way!