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Developer fined £165,000 for fire safety failings

Construction Enquirer

The Glovers Court project was under construction on 16 May 2023 when it was visited by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS). A number of fire safety issues were identified and LFRS prohibited the use of the building, meaning residents already living there had to leave their homes.

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Infrastructure project delivery is at a crossroads. On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution.

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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

This means minimizing disruptions during renovations and delivering exceptional quality for new projects. Having built world-class resorts for flagship brands like Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons and more, PCL teams capitalize on these services to deliver world-class hospitality projects.

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75.2% of construction managers say extreme weather financially impacting UK and European projects

New Civil Engineer

The report, ‘Building in Resilience: Weather-proofing European Construction in a Changing Climate’, was compiled by Aggreko, a global supplier of mobile and modular power, temperature control equipment and energy services. Its findings are drawn from a survey of 850 construction managers from the UK, Ireland,… The post 75.2%

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12 Reasons Specialty Contractors Need a Construction-Specific Software Platform

As a specialty contractor, your success hinges on your ability to manage complex workflows, maintain cost control, and deliver projects on time. But are you still relying on outdated systems or multiple software packages that create data silos and inefficiencies?

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Former Hewlett civils firm fails amid director blame game

Construction Enquirer

Leeds-based CORE Special Projects said it was pulling off sites this week with Duffy and managing director Alan Cooper, a long-time associate of Duffy, blaming each other for the firm’s demise. A lot of money is owed to the business from related businesses that Mr Duffy is in control of.”

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Sypro renews software deal with Transport for Wales

Construction Enquirer

Now entering its third term, the four-year agreement will see TfW using Sypro’s contract management software – a project oversight and collaboration hub designed to streamline contract management in real time – in support of its National Delivery Plan.