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Scitech Awarded Construction Contract for New HRPD-X Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire

UK Construction Blog

A rendition of how the new building will look. Following the demolition of the R69 building the new HRPD instrument will be installed in a brand-new building, R132. Following the demolition of the R69 building the new HRPD instrument will be installed in a brand-new building, R132.

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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

Rising Material Variability and QC Disputes - Inconsistent material sources and growing reliance on performance-based specs have led to a spike in quality control issues. From smarter sourcing and targeted upskilling to digital tools that lighten the workload, concrete contractors are adapting with resilience.

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Marine Terminal Planned for Site of Former New York City Floating Jail

ENR Construction

Opened in 1992 as a floating jail and decommissioned in 2023 as part of the plan to close the city’s outdated jails and build modern borough-based facilities , the Vernon C. This will streamline the process and add resiliency.” NYC EDC issued a request for proposals to remove the barge.

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Uncover the Latest News on Worksports Solar Truck Covers, US Pilot Project, Construction Excavator, and Vessel Construction

Construction Daily News

Lastly, to build containerships in the US, HD Hyundai announced the start of a strategic shipbuilding partnership with Tampa Ship, a significant US shipyard that is part of the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) family of businesses. The company wants cash flow breakeven by late 2025 or early 2026 with 25-30% gross margin. Worksport Ltd.

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Ofgem gives initial approval to £24bn grid investment

The Construction Index

The draft settlement for RIIO-T3 (April 2026 to March 2031) is the first step in an estimated £80bn investment programme boosting electricity network capacity. 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.

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The role of infrastructure in community liveability

Roads Online

“Responsive design allows architects and urban planners to create buildings and cities that adapt to changing environmental conditions and user needs,” continues Johnson. “By This approach improves the sustainability, resilience, and overall quality of life for residents.”

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Leers Weinzapfel Associates: UMass Amherst HUB Underway

CCR Magazine

Scheduled for 2026 completion, the 26,800 sf project will include team-based learning classrooms, seminar rooms, collaboration spaces, advising offices and at its center, a school-wide Commons space that overlooks and engages with an exterior entry plaza. Its form anticipates campus expansion in the future. Quotes from Anna Maria Siega-Riz.