Construction Enquirer

JULY 8, 2025

Caddick Construction is gearing up to start full-scale building work on a near-1,000 home build-to-rent neighbourhood in the heart of Digbeth after a £200m funding deal was sealed. The Stone Yard scheme is being delivered by Moda with investment backing from Aviva Capital Partners and debt support from NatWest and Homes England. The West Midlands Combined Authority is also on board with grant funding to boost affordable housing levels on the four-acre brownfield site.

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Construction Dive

JULY 7, 2025

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2025

The Boston-based contractor will use its proprietary artificial intelligence-based steel tracking system, along with handheld scanners, to construct the project.

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Prodyogi

JULY 5, 2025

The pit method of underpinning is a construction technique used for the repair of foundations. The method is an extended type of mass concreting method of underpinning, where the former is used for repairing concrete at a deeper soil depth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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JULY 2, 2025

Featuring Orange County’s Largest Skydeck and Design-Forward Living That Elevates Community, Culture, and Urban Lifestyle Stanton, Calif.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2025

Balfour Beatty has announced it is terminating all labour supply agreements with the Danny Sullivan Group. In a statement the contractor said:”During an audit of our UK labour suppliers, concerns related to the Danny Sullivan Group were identified. While these concerns were being reviewed, related issues were reported through our confidential whistleblowing channel in regard to our HS2 project. “An independent investigation, which has now concluded, found that Danny Sullivan Group ha

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Construction Placements

JULY 4, 2025

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 3, 2025

Network Rail has discussed the “significant challenges” in maintaining a unique sliding bridge over a Lincolnshire canal as it has suffered multiple recent failures despite extensive works in 2024. The post Network Rail admits ‘significant challenges’ maintaining sliding canal bridge after recent failures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 3, 2025

The delivery of high-value construction programmes is accelerating globally, but new analysis has revealed how far behind the UK trails other countries. According to Mace’s 2025 report The Future of Major Programme Delivery, there has been a 280 per cent increase in the number of… The post UK lags behind on major programme delivery, says Mace appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 2, 2025

A developer has been fined £165,000 for repeatedly failing to put suitable fire precautions measures in place during a renovation job in Preston. Glovers Court Ltd was found guilty of four offences in relation to the redevelopment of a former city centre warehouse into 35 apartments spread across six floors. The Glovers Court project was under construction on 16 May 2023 when it was visited by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS).

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2025

Although the deduction is about making commercial buildings energy efficient, it’s been key to owners’ willingness to invest in obsolete and financially distressed properties, supporters say.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 3, 2025

A Gantt chart is a graphical representation of the duration of tasks against the progression of time. A Gantt chart is a useful tool for planning and scheduling projects. A Gantt chart is helpful when monitoring a project’s progress. How to Create a Gantt Chart Using Microsoft Excel More explanation of Gantt Chart: A Gantt […] The post Create a Gantt Chart Using Microsoft Excel first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2025

Construction of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has been completed almost seven months early and within its AU$5.3bn (£2.5bn) budget. The post Construction of Australia’s £2.5bn greenfield airport megaproject completes 7 months early appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 4, 2025

As we celebrate Independence Day and the spirit of hard work and craftsmanship that built our country, it’s the perfect time to think about strengthening your construction business, so you have the freedom to grow and succeed. When most contractors consider why they lose clients, they often blame price competition, slow projects, or a client’s unrealistic expectations.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2025

DSM Demolition has secured a £5.9m contract to clear and remediate the Anglia Square site in Norwich ahead of long-awaited regeneration plans. The Birmingham-based contractor beat off 14 rivals to land the job, which will see full demolition of all buildings and foundations at the former district shopping centre. The works include the removal of above and below ground structures and full site remediation.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2025

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2025

Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall. Photos courtesy Leonid Furmansky Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden, a beloved establishment in Austin, Tex., is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall on the north side of town. Designed by Furman & Keil Architects, the public-facing spaces include an indoor bar, bakeshop, and dining room, a 250-seat outdoor beer garden pavilion, and a drive-thru coffee bar.

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Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Plans to build Universal Studios’ first UK theme park will include an expanded four-platform station on the Thameslink/Midland Main Line at Wixams and a new junction on the A421. The 32.37-hectare park in Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, is expected to open its doors in 2031, with construction… The post Universal Studios theme park to include station expansion appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 6, 2025

source One of the biggest modern building considerations is the area of disabled access. All new buildings have to comply to certain access fundamentals. However, it always makes good business sense to go above and beyond to help those with difficulty. Everything from improving points of access to upper levels ought to be considered. This […] The post 6 Things To Consider When Building For Disabled Access first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2025

Muse and Oldham Council have secured planning for all six sites in their £450m town centre regeneration plan, paving the way for over 1,600 homes to be built in the next 15 years. The transformation forms part of the Oldham Town Living masterplan, aiming to bring underused plots back into use while delivering hundreds of affordable, energy-efficient homes.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2025

COVID-19 transformed the workplace as much as desktop computers, HR Transformed’s CEO said. Her tip for managing a blended workforce? Be intentional.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Roads Online

JULY 3, 2025

Image courtesy of Geoquest Australia. As the Pilbara continues to evolve into a global logistics powerhouse, infrastructure is being upgraded to keep pace. In support of the Lumsden Point development at Port Hedland, key freight and logistics road infrastructure upgrades are taking place to deliver a new interchange and critical access improvements at Great Northern Highway and Pinga Street.

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Construction News

JULY 8, 2025

Building and tender costs are both set to soar in the coming years, as labour costs continue to force up pricing, according to experts. Tender costs will ramp up by about 15 per cent by 2030, the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) said, while building… The post Building costs to soar by 14% in five years, experts say appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Placements

JULY 8, 2025

Civil Engineering Scope in India 2025: Career, Salary & Trends The civil engineering scope in India has never been more promising than it is in 2025. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a $5 trillion economy, the infrastructure sector stands at the forefront of this transformation. From smart city initiatives to sustainable infrastructure projects, civil engineers are shaping India's future.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 7, 2025

More than 10 big road and rail upgrade schemes across England have been given the green light by the Government today. Top of the list over a wave of 50 projects is the long-delayed £1.3bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine dualling, which will finally go ahead, and the Midlands Rail Hub which has got full funding. A66 delivery partners Balfour Beatty, Kier and Aureos can now begin to upgrade the remaining 18 miles of single-carriageway sections and key junctions on the route between M6 Junction 40 (Pen

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2025

"Employers have absorbed the majority of cost increases over the past four years, and they likely cannot continue to do so," one expert said.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2025

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is changing its approach to promoting best practice following the findings of its review into safety risk management in the sector, which concluded that efforts to raise standards after the Grenfell Tower tragedy have been “inadequate”. The post ICE: Infrastructure safety risk has increased and engineers must challenge harmful practice appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Ultra-low carbon MMC builder Greencore Homes has secured £8m of public funding to support construction of a 42-home scheme in Milton Heights, Oxfordshire. The finance has been provided by Homes England through its Home Building Fund, which is aimed at supporting small and medium-sized housebuilders… The post MMC firm wins £8m funding for Oxfordshire housing scheme appeared first on Construction News.

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Prodyogi

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

In reinforcement detailing of concrete, it is very important to keep an order in which a bar is fixed. The bars that are used are numbered appropriately as per the placement in the drawings and the schedules kept.Different bar bending schedule format can be followed by the construction industry. The British standard schedules and Indian standards are explained below.

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