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HS2 | Euston residents ‘frustrated and angry’ while complaints remain high across Phase 1

New Civil Engineer

Residents around the paused High Speed 2 (HS2) London Euston work site are “frustrated and angry” while complaints about construction remain high across the whole of Phase One, according to the independent construction commissioner. The post HS2 | Euston residents ‘frustrated and angry’ while complaints remain high across Phase 1 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Astec’s integrated ingenuity

Roads Online

Astec Industries’ BG Series Asphalt Plants are a compact and efficient form of asphalt production. Roads & Infrastructure Magazine learns how these units have been designed to cater for the evolving needs of Australia’s asphalt industry. A stec Industries observed its 50th anniversary last year, celebrating the foundation of the company by J. Don Brock.

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Structural engineers are living up to their responsibility to future global prosperity

New Civil Engineer

As net zero 2050 deadlines and their interim 2030 targets draw closer, the global structural engineering community is stepping up to meet the challenge of decarbonising the built environment. The post Structural engineers are living up to their responsibility to future global prosperity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Technology is Reshaping What it Means to Run a Lumber and Building Materials Business Successfully

For Construction Pros

Advancements in ecommerce, inventory management, business intelligence, machine intelligence, and sales and financial forecasting are reshaping the LBM landscape.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Transport Scotland has spent over £11M clearing landslides from A83 Rest and Be Thankful since 2014

New Civil Engineer

More than £11M has been spent by Transport Scotland clearing landslides that have impacted travel on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful since 2014, NCE has discovered through a Freedom of Information request. The post Transport Scotland has spent over £11M clearing landslides from A83 Rest and Be Thankful since 2014 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Detailed tests into mystery of discoloured water in Whitehaven harbour and tunnel commence

New Civil Engineer

Network Rail has commenced “detailed tests” to uncover the issue behind the discolouration of water in the Whitehaven harbour and the rail tunnel that runs beneath it. The post Detailed tests into mystery of discoloured water in Whitehaven harbour and tunnel commence appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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South West Water picks partners for £2.8bn investment programme

Construction News

South West Water has named the construction companies that will deliver its £2.8bn, five-year infrastructure programme up until 2030. The water company, which serves Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset, has appointed six contractors to its AMP8 framework, which… The post South West Water picks partners for £2.8bn investment programme appeared first on Construction News.

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CEO Ronald Tutor Urges Patience From Investors Following Tutor Perini Q3 Loss

ENR Construction

The company says it must clear through pandemic and project related claims and refinance its debt.

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Wates Construction MD steps down after five years

Construction News

Wates Construction managing director Mark Tant has left the firm after five years at the helm. His role will be taken over on an interim basis by Steffan Battle, former group head of pre-construction, who has been with Wates for almost 30 years. Wates did… The post Wates Construction MD steps down after five years appeared first on Construction News.

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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.