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Contractors brace for more pain as material prices climb

Construction Enquirer

A new report from insurer QBE, in partnership with global risk consultancy Control Risks, warns that recent international tariffs on key materials like steel, aluminium and timber are already pushing up costs and impacting jobs. Pressure is building from all sides.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. Infrastructure project delivery is at a crossroads.

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Consultant launches materials advisory business

Construction Enquirer

A Midlands consultant has launched a sister business aimed at helping developers, contractors and sub-contractors improve how they procure and manage construction materials. TMC offers a full range of materials advice, from bricks and blockwork to insulation and landscaping.

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Gilbane launches procurement division

Construction Dive

Dive Brief: Gilbane Building Co. The Providence, Rhode Island-based builder hired Suzanne Bennett, former regional project manager at New York City-based Turner Construction, to lead the new unit as vice president and business leader, according to Bennett’s LinkedIn page. The launch builds on Gilbane’s broader push toward innovation.

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Mastering Leadership In Construction: From Passive To Assertive

Contractor Bookkeeping

A Project Manager (PM) oversees operations, guides teams through day-to-day tasks, ensures effective communication, and maintains stakeholder alignment. As a Project Manager and a Business Owner, you deeply understand the entire process, from planning to execution. This holistic view allows for better decision-making.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide

CCR Magazine

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?