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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

Performance-related pay rises for senior managers and excutive bonuses relating to last year have been scrapped. Wild said the new baseline cost and schedule would be finalised by April 2026, with initial technical advice on sequencing due this summer. HS2 has already reduced the number of non-permanent labour contractors.

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Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update

Construction Dive

The proposal comes as Congress begins work on the next surface transportation reauthorization, which will replace the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act when it expires in 2026. Elmendorf claimed the Scaffold Law added more than $200 million to the budget of the Mario Cuomo Bridge project.

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Rural Investment Projects Get Boost From OZ Program Overhaul

Business Facilities

One of the biggest changes under the new OZ 2.0 If you’re a relocation specialist, facilities manager, or operations manager, you will want to pay attention to these changes. This means more choices for facility managers and relocation specialists. regime is an expanded focus on rural areas.

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Honolulu Construction Sector Looks on the Bright Side

ENR Construction

billion in 2026. billion in 2026. billion in 2026. While expected demand has made the project a priority, meeting regulatory requirements also prompted changes to the facility. Managing and adapting to extreme weather events is critical to ensure the sustainability of the island’s limited freshwater resources.

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UK Construction Recovery Constrained by Historic Labour Crisis

UK Construction Blog

Digital twins and IoT integration are revolutionizing project management. billion modular housing scheme targets 25,000 new homes by 2026, offering 80% reduction in on-site labour requirements and 90% less waste generation compared to traditional methods. Net zero commitments are driving fundamental industry change.

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ENR Midwest 2025 Top Contractors: Regional Firms Adapt to Stay Ahead of Shifting Landscape

ENR Construction

Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center project, slated for completion in 2026. Sheryl Van Anne, Vice President and General Manager, M.A. “While demand for design, craft and technical labor remains high, we’re confident in the overall trajectory of the design and construction markets.” Rendering courtesy of M.A. Mortenson Co.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Adoption has increased since the beginning of the year to manage yields and keep concrete costs down.