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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

Concrete contractors have continued to face several significant challenges like skilled labor shortage, rising material costs, and supply chain volatility. Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials. How do you think this growth/narrowing will track going into 2026?

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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

The club’s commitment to ecological sustainability drives every aspect of the design process, from material selection to energy efficiency systems. Advanced façade engineering incorporates sustainable materials and technologies that minimise environmental impact whilst maintaining structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.

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Read the Latest News on Lendlease’s Domestic Results, Redeveloping Castle Hill Primary School in UK, Extended Warranty Terms Affect Construction Processes, and UK Builders Start 2 Gw Subsea HVDC Cable

UK Construction Blog

He added that the initiatives were financially unsuccessful due of the escalating expense of materials. Developers and builders are more likely to use high-quality materials and adhere strictly to building codes when the guarantee duration is extended. In the second half of FY25, he predicted that building will be profitable again.

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Caterpillar unveils new Cat off-highway truck 

Plant & Civil Engineer

The shift to the aggregate industry, where we are automating fewer trucks that dont haul material 24 hours a day, is helping transform our technology and processes to manage smaller operations. The Cat 775 next generation truck has a planned introduction in 2026. Its redesigned suspension boasts a lower center of gravity.

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Hangin’ Tough for 70 Years: Backhoe Buyer’s Guide 2025

Equipment World

Bobcat calls it a versatile machine for such tasks as excavation, site prep, material handling, trenching and snow removal. It features a 71-kWh lithium-ion battery, two independent electric motors, 8-inch touchscreen, electrohydraulic controls and heating and air conditioning. 3CX Plus – More power and dig depth than the 3CX.

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Industrial Leads for the Week of June 23, 2025

ENR Construction

billion West Coast Biomedical Research Hub project’s scope includes design and construction of building space; purchase and installation of fume hoods, stainless steel piping, refrigeration/freezers, and wet laboratory, formulation, testing, filtration and air handling equipment and systems. Construction is expected to begin in 2026.

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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Dylan Rewoldt of Vanguard

For Construction Pros

While the changes are felt most in California, the entire country seems to be more focused on efficiency — certainly for sustainability reasons but also other factors like fuel costs. Beyond just durability, weve also concentrated on optimizing performance while reducing ongoing maintenance costs.