For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

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. Contractors have responded by accelerating the adoption of technology and optimizing project planning.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 22, 2025

and second vice chair of the ACPA, shares their insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. We have a whole recruiting staff now at Hi-Way to keep up with the demands of our project needs. Concrete Contractor connected with Weaver and Wessel over email in June 2025.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

To achieve projected growth, contractors plan to increase their sales and marketing efforts (38%), expand their teams (21%) and offices (16%), and invest in new technology (14%). Approximately 51% plan to venture into commercial bid-build construction services, while another 22% plan to provide residential bid-build construction services.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

If all the material hasn’t been cleaned out, remnants of a previous mix can still be inside. Many construction sites will commonly have a pile of washed-up material somewhere off to the side of the site. Anecdotally, some contractors place the excess (not the washout) for a smaller project for the customer.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 23, 2025

I sat down with Laikram Narsingh, Product Manager at Wirtgen, who’s been walking the line between machine automation and human judgment long enough to see through the hype. Another major variable is the flow of material itself—how much mix is being laid down, and how consistently it’s being fed across the screed.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 The contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement, much of it related to the failure to use epoxy coating on rebar in parts of the project to protect against corrosion.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

In this webinar, learn how top heavy civil contractors use software and custom reports to boost profits, cut risk, and grow in any market. Is this comment offensive? Please tell us why. Real-time job cost tracking and data-driven decisions are key to staying profitable.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 9, 2025

Several infrastructure projects are underway across 57 of 1,190 islands situated southwest of Sri Lanka and India on the Indian Ocean. Current projects include the revised master plan for Hulhumalé, 8 km northeast from the capital of Male and built on 468 hectares of reclaimed land.

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

All told, a total of 10 projects will make up the $16-billion Hudson Tunnel Project.

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ENR Construction

JULY 8, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 T he contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement. Video still courtesy of the U.S. Video still courtesy of the U.S.

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ENR Construction

JULY 3, 2025

Meanwhile, building contractors and the heavy/civil engineering sector both reported employment declines. Meanwhile, building contractors showed a decline of 900 jobs, with residential firms shedding an estimated 500 positions, and nonresidential contractors reporting 400 few jobs. Graphic by ENR Art Dept.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 11, 2025

PCI is proud to lead with clarity and collaboration, supporting our members and the broader construction industry in building a more resilient future. These tools empower producers, designers, and decision-makers with credible, region-specific data to support lower-carbon solutions and informed choices.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2025

Photo by Li Lin/China News Service/VCG July 22, 2025 China has begun construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, a facility with a projected annual generation capacity of 300 billion kWh of electricity—nearly three times the production of the Three Gorges Dam, the record holder since 2006.

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

Winning sectors The biggest potential winner may be manufacturing construction, said John Robbins, global head of enterprise project management at Turner & Townsend, the U.K.-based This means projects that have been in a holding pattern or on the design boards — the Project Stress Index increased 11.4%

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

The Webuild team added dredge material to expand the site over what had previously been part of the river. Photo courtesy of Webuild A mega infrastructure project—the Riachuelo wastewater treatment system—is approaching final delivery by the end of this month.

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Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2025

Award: Airport runway job and interstate rehabilitation Value: $115 million and $111 million, respectively Location: San Francisco and Salt Lake City Client: San Francisco International Airport and Utah DOT Granite Construction has rounded up two, $100 million-plus project wins. Granite will demolish Taxiway F1 and build a new Taxiway W.

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ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Screenshot courtesy of Kaya AI July 10, 2025 Supply chain management in construction, despite its complexities, has remained stubbornly resistant to technology upgrades. In January, Kaya AI launched out of stealth mode with $5.3

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Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

Amid concerns of a data center slowdown or even a bubble, contractors on the ground are still buried in early-stage activity and navigating more project complexity than ever. Meanwhile, planning on these projects has largely bolstered overall construction planning this year, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 19, 2025

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. The estimated $1.1-billion

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Construction Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

The tech benefits from German Bionic IO, the company’s cloud analytics platform that offers ergonomic insights, activity monitoring and fleet management through its dashboard. Mustafa Durmaz, managing director for the firm, noticed a decline in sick and injury leave, which he attributed to the exoskeleton’s ability to keep people healthy.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 11, 2025

Award: Bridge replacement Value: $303 million Location: Lowell, Massachusetts Client: Massachusetts DOT Stockholm-based builder and developer Skanska has won a $303 million design-build contract from Massachusetts DOT to build a new bridge in Lowell, Massachusetts.

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Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2025

Uncertainty around trade policy and its impact on materials costs could lead more contractors to hold off on shovels hitting the ground. In fact, contractors say tariff hikes have already triggered delays on certain projects. Pittsfield, Massachusetts-based Unistress Corp.,

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

In a recent webinar hosted by METALCON Online, industry leaders came together to discuss the impacts of tariffs, supply chain disruptions and shifting market dynamics on the metal construction sector. portsadds layers of uncertainty for an industry that depends heavily on imported materials as compared to other industries.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2025

This initiative is a brilliant example of small changes that can have a big impact.” Quantity surveyor Laurienne Buhinja had input in the new hard hat’s design. Is this comment offensive? Please tell us why.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 17, 2025

The project’s completion will include an initial smaller phase of construction and a later, larger phase, with both expected to be completed and operational by 2030, the companies said. On its own, this XGS project is expected to increase the total geothermal production in New Mexico by “a factor of 10,” according to the release.

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

Published July 15, 2025 Jennifer Goodman Lead Editor post share post print email license Nicolle Lewis working on a project in the Columbus, Ohio, area. In pursuit of something new, she moved to Ohio where she began working on commercial projects. I really enjoyed it, but I wanted more of a challenge and to work on meaningful projects.

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ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

Announces $25B+ in New IDIQ Contract Awards Large flexible indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts and task orders advance project procurement for military infrastructure By Bryan Gottlieb Multiple contract task order competitive awards highlight Pentagon push to speed up global infrastructure projects. Defense Dept.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 13, 2025

investment while Volvo is adding part of a $261-million investment in Pennsylvania By Jeff Yoders Under its Building America plan, John Deere will invest $20 billion in U.S. build the aforementioned new excavator factory in Kernersville near its existing operations there at the former Deere-Hitachi joint venture; expand its Greeneville, Tenn.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 27, 2025

June 27, 2025 With industry pressure to expedite what critics said has been Denvers too slow-moving project permit process, city officials now are working out details of an overhaul launched by Mayor Mayor Mike Johnstons April executive order—so far with mixed reviews. International license.

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2025

Published July 8, 2025 Sebastian Obando Reporter post share post print email supermatros via Getty Images Stronger planning and project starts gave contractors a lift in May, but signs of strain deepened as policy headwinds took a firmer hold, according to the latest economic reports.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

The width and the severity of the joint damage, along with operational demands, will dictate the type of joint repair material to use. Joint repair materials fall into one of two types – semi-rigid or structural. Improper joint filler installation depth is the leading cause of joint failure in projects we troubleshoot.

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

The goal of the project is to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion along the stretch of interstate between N.C. The project will be delivered using the design-build method, according to the North Carolina DOT. Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. 7 in Mount Holly and N.C.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 17, 2025

Natural gas prices were down 18.7%, while prices for unprocessed energy materials were down 3.5%. Construction materials prices continued to increase at a faster-than-ideal pace in May,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. He also wrote about materials prices, construction procurement and estimation for MetalMiner.com.

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ENR Construction

JULY 11, 2025

Photo by Molly Riley/The White House July 11, 2025 Several federal agencies have recently announced revisions to their procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act that officials say will streamline reviews for projects.

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ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Uncertainty about tariffs, tax rates and labor availability are making it hard for many developers to risk moving forward with planned construction projects,” Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), said in a press release.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 17, 2025

Natural gas prices were down 18.7%, while prices for unprocessed energy materials were down 3.5%. Construction materials prices continued to increase at a faster-than-ideal pace in May,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. He also wrote about materials prices, construction procurement and estimation for MetalMiner.com.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 17, 2025

of Defense is reviewing its construction projects to determine which may or may not require the use of union project labor agreements , the Pentagon’s head of energy, installations and environment testified before a Senate subcommittee June 17. “We We are working with [Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command] and [U.S.

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