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Developer fined £165,000 for fire safety failings

Construction Enquirer

As construction work was still ongoing, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and HSE worked together to deal with the site. An HSE inspector found the company was not complying with its duty to ensure suitable fire safety precautions were in place during ongoing construction work.

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

Construction Dive

Through an ingrained collaborative culture, PCL adds value to these projects right from the start by leveraging extensive data from past successes to advise on cost, schedule and constructability. The team takes a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply estimating costs and timelines. “We

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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. That fosters a vicious cycle of reduced competition and further escalating costs.

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BAM boots Danny Sullivan off £100m HS2 bat tunnel

Construction Enquirer

BAM has terminated its labour supply agreement with Danny Sullivan Group on the infamous HS2 “bat tunnel” The Sheephouse Wood Bat Protection structure in Buckinghamshire hit the headlines last year when it was revealed construction will cost £100m to protect a colony of Bechstein’s bats from passing trains.

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Walker Modular wins pods deal at £90m Greystar site

Construction Enquirer

Walker Modular has won the contract to deliver bathroom pods for Greystar’s £90m Triangle student accommodation development in Birmingham working alongside main contractor McAleer & Rushe. It supports Greystar’s goals on lifecycle cost control, yield protection and ESG performance, while ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery on site.

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New construction technology releases: July 2025

Construction Dive

Smart AR projection makes it easier for operators to navigate challenging terrain with a remote control, DJI claims. For example, when the obstacle-sensing system detects power lines, the system creates an easily recognizable display on the remote control. By Dan Zukowski • June 11, 2025 Keep up with the story.

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Sypro renews software deal with Transport for Wales

Construction Enquirer

By providing greater transparency and control, the renewed partnership will help reduce risk, minimise delays on future infrastructure projects, and uphold robust governance throughout the lifecycle of each contract. ” Sypro’s system is designed to support contractors, consultants, and clients by simplifying contract management.