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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. Image: Image: stock.adobe.com/Summit Art Creations. Want to see what the future has in store for the infrastructure sector? Then welcome to Converge. 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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RedRock Residential Uses Rabbet to Scale Their Organization

Rabbet

Redrock Residential is a development firm that focuses on high-end, garden-style multifamily buildings in Texas. The team wanted to make the development process more efficient by leveraging technology. As a small team, they wanted to stay lean and provide higher returns to their equity partners. Challenges Redrock’s development team managed their projects in Excel.

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Las Vegas Contractor Licensing vs Nevada: Key Differences and Requirements

Contractors Liability Blog

Want to work as a contractor in Las Vegas, Nevada? You must meet state and local rules. The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) sets rules for the whole state, but Las Vegas and Clark County have their own rules, too. These local rules help keep the city safe and address its unique tourism and environmental needs. This guide will show you how to get licensed, from the types of licenses you can get to local permit rules and costs, and how Las Vegas rules differ from state rules.

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Project Research Matters: Lessons From a Recent New Jersey Lien Case

Levelset

In the construction world, getting paid for your hard work is crucial. One of the most effective ways to secure that payment is by filing a construction lien. But the devil is in the details. Filing a proper lien claim requires accurate information. A recent case out of New Jersey, Green Field Construction Group, LLC v. Marjam Supply Company, highlights the importance of getting the project details correct before filing a claim.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Is time up for zero hours contracts?

New Civil Engineer

Zero hours contracts have been used by the construction industry for many years due to the flexibility this type of arrangement provides. They are particularly useful on construction sites where there may be no guaranteed amount of work due to fluctuating project demands. However, due… The post Is time up for zero hours contracts? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

Construction Law

The latest edition of Construction Law’s print journal is with subscribers now, with its blend of insightful expert analysis, challenging comment and latest news updates. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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CSCS changes cards to encourage worker upskilling

Construction News

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has announced changes to its unskilled worker certification in a bid to encourage site operatives to take up training. Executive director of operations Gary Mortimer said reducing how long Labourer cards are valid would encourage new industry entrants to… The post CSCS changes cards to encourage worker upskilling appeared first on Construction News.

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Early SRL works underway at Monash

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Early construction works for the Suburban Rail Loop have commenced in Monash, Melbourne, preparing the site for a new underground station and twin tunnels. Linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, SRL will transform Melbourne’s public transport network – better connecting Victorians to employment, hospitals, universities and each other.

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CCCT with Steve Metzman, Founder & CEO from Connected Apprentice

CCR Magazine

CCCT with Steve Metzman, Founder & CEO from Connected Apprentice -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT sat down with Steve Metzman, Founder & CEO from Connected Apprentice that modernizes training centers and prepares apprentices for success on digital job sites. Fully customizable around your curriculum and features preloaded content that can be updated over-the-air at any time.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Judge advises parties to consider regional courts

Construction Law

Technology and Construction Court Judge Stephen Davies has advised parties to consider issuing claims in the Birmingham and Bristol Technology and Construction Courts where appropriate rather than overburdening the London TCC. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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CCCT with Eugene Mazo GM for Atrius, Intelligent Spaces Group at Acuity Brands

CCR Magazine

CCCT with Eugene Mazo GM for Atrius, Intelligent Spaces Group at Acuity Brands -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT sat down with Eugene Mazo GM for Atrius, Intelligent Spaces Group at Acuity Brands, that is founded on a deep, empathic understanding of the rapidly evolving pain points of operating modern spaces. From the world’s largest airports to the architectural wonders of enterprise businesses and cutting-edge venues, we understand spaces are more than walls, windows, and ceilings.

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Judicial review process needs to be streamlined, says report

Construction Law

Measures to streamline the judicial review process, reduce the amount of time it takes for legal challenges against projects to move through the courts, and improve the way data on case progress is published have been proposed in an independent report commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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CCCT with Paul Francois, President at Pepper Construction Company of Ohio

CCR Magazine

CCCT with Paul Francois, President at Pepper Construction Company of Ohio -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT sat down with Paul Francois, President at Pepper Construction Company of Ohio that is a general contracting and construction management firm that has served the non-residential, private, and government sectors since 1927. Our project management and field supervisors are dedicated to serving the unique needs of every customer, with a strong focus on building relationships that endur

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Future Leaders Gather for Learning and Team Building

PC Construction

Last week, 15 participants in PC Construction’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for their annual Academy. Hailing from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, DC, North Carolina and Florida, the LDP engineers kicked things off with some team building at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. They worked together to complete a variety of challenges that required communication, problem solving and a lot of balance!

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High Court supports government’s climate adaptation plans

Construction Law

The High Court has rejected the legal challenge to the government’s climate adaptation plans, ruling that the National Adaptation Programme (NAP) is lawful. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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National Building Museum event gets kids excited about construction

Construction Dive

The Big Build, held in Washington, D.C., provides families with hands-on experiences to learn about construction and engineering.

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Brazil third country to pull out of China’s multi-billion dollar vision to construct ‘new Silk Road’

New Civil Engineer

China’s vision of building the “new Silk Road” has taken another hit as Brazil has become the third country, second in the BRICS block, to pull out of the multi-trillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative. The post Brazil third country to pull out of China’s multi-billion dollar vision to construct ‘new Silk Road’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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Lane Construction nabs $190M Florida highway job

Construction Dive

The Webuild Group subsidiary will build the I-4 at SR-33 Interchange in Lakeland, solidifying the Sunshine State as a key market for the North Carolina contractor.

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Buildots launches AI assistant for site managers

The Construction Index

The people behind data-gathering hard hat cameras now bring us Dot, described as the construction industry’s first artificial intelligence assistant to answer project status queries.

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Caterpillar’s US revenues drop as demand slows

Construction Dive

Construction-related sales fell 7% year over year for the heavy equipment maker, whose financial health is seen as a bellwether for the industry.

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East West Rail confirms it will be electrified and announces consultation

New Civil Engineer

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has confirmed that the new East West Rail (EWR) line between Oxford and Cambridge will be powered by discontinuous electrification. The post East West Rail confirms it will be electrified and announces consultation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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Contractors announce hirings, promotions: October 2024

Construction Dive

In addition to a new CFO for Leopardo Construction and a new president at Sundt, some of the most noteworthy moves at top construction firms this fall relate to specialty sectors such as energy, manufacturing and water.

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Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in October 2024

New Civil Engineer

With the Autumn Budget and some big infrastructure announcements in October, the industry is gearing up for a busy winter period with some big appointments. The post Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in October 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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HSE issues MEWP safety protocol

The Construction Index

There is new guidance for the isolating platform controls on mobile elevating work platforms.

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Changing the Narrative About Plumbing at WorldSkills Lyon 2024

The Contractor Magazine

Supported by IAPMO and the World Plumbing Council, IWSH Plumbing Champions leverages showcase events to create sustained, real-world impact.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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Missing telehandler pin leads to fractured skull

The Construction Index

A Glasgow company has been fined £80,000 after an employee was struck by a telehandler bucket.

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South West Water restores plans for Cheddar 2 reservoir in Bristol

New Civil Engineer

South West Water has confirmed it will construct the Cheddar 2 reservoir in Bristol to improve the region’s water resilience, six years after the plans were scrapped. The post South West Water restores plans for Cheddar 2 reservoir in Bristol appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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TfL seeks solar farm builder

The Construction Index

Transport for London (TfL) is seeking a company to build solar farms to help power the London Underground network.

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