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

Civil + Structural Engineer

For example, the Federal Highway Administration reported that highway construction costs rose yet again in the first quarter of 2024, at an annualized rate of 9.6 Public owners have become more aware of the importance of risk management and its impact on their programs. percent, which is a 2.4

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Adjustable hard hat launched for different hair types

Construction Enquirer

Construction workers today are not all one standard size and shape, or gender, and PPE equipment needs to reflect that. Russel Pieters, Senior Field Sales Manager for MSA said: “The requirements for our modern workforce in industrial sectors has changed over the years and this is the latest example of where PPE has had to adapt. “We

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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.

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems.

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Converge: Construction’s one-stop-shop

Roads Online

Converge will provide a sneak peek into the future of the construction sector, showing off innovative materials, machines and methods. Converge is a brand-new expo that for the first time will bring together Municipal Works and Commercial and Civil Construction, to provide attendees a glimpse at Australia’s infrastructure future.

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How to Secure Your Construction Site in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Maltaward

Construction site security is critical to any building project. If developers and building managers want to ensure steady continuity all year round without any prevalent setbacks and minimal risks, they must ensure their site is equipped with sufficient security measures that protect valuable assets and maintain worker safety.

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Fleet Integrations and Their Importance to Construction Fleets

For Construction Pros

Stefano Daneri Jul 1, 2025 Fleetio @Kirill Gorlov | adobe.stock.com Managing a mixed fleet in today’s construction industry means more than just keeping vehicles on the road and heavy equipment in the dirt: it’s about keeping teams focused and entire projects on track.