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How — and why — to add cybersecurity provisions to construction contracts

Construction Dive

Lawyers talk about the ways that contractors can guard themselves against the legal risks of attacks, and what to do if a breach occurs.

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Collier County and HNTB complete Eleven Bridge Replacements project

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bridge bundling program provides mobility and safe infrastructure in rural community COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – HNTB joins Collier County in celebrating the completion of their Eleven Bridge Replacements project , a bridge bundling program that created safer, more resilient transportation infrastructure for local motorists. HNTB provided final and post design services for the project that was divided into four procurement packages across three corridors.

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Flatiron, Dragados merge to form US-based infrastructure giant

Construction Dive

The integrated company, to be chaired by Turner Construction CEO Peter Davoren, will boast a backlog of $17.2 billion and operations in 24 states and eight Canadian provinces.

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The Home Building Industry Is Hiring

The Pro Builder

Workforce development continues to be a priority for the National Association of Home Builders, which is working with educators and industry partners to develop a skilled workforce for the future

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Skanska to manage $6.5B St. Petersburg redevelopment project

Construction Dive

The Florida city has tapped the contractor as the owner’s representative for the biggest development in Tampa Bay history and to build a new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

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Hensel Phelps tapped for $174M California border entry

Construction Dive

The firm will build a new pedestrian processing facility, the final phase of the Calexico West land port project between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Homeownership Seems Impossible to a Majority of Renters Right Now

The Pro Builder

Renters are feeling the pressure of high home prices, with many saying they feel as though they’ll never own a home. According to a poll from CNN, 54% of renters believe it’s unlikely they’ll ever purchase a home. Additionally, 90% of renters younger than 45 say they would like to buy a home but can’t afford it, compared with 79% of those 45 and older.

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How to Install Venetian Bricks?

Prodyogi

Are you in search of a partition wall that provides separation without blocking light and ventilation? Glass bricks are an excellent option. Among the different types of glass bricks, Venetian bricks stand out as a fantastic choice for enhancing your interior space. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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DPR lead sees growing demand for US life sciences projects

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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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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Stonehenge tunnel cancelled

The Construction Index

Treasury documents have shed further light on ambiguous statements by the chancellor yesterday.

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Build with BIM (Building Information Modeling)

The Pro Builder

Discover the power of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and how it can revolutionize how you design, construct, and manage projects in the construction industry.

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Toll Brothers Apartment Living and EJF Capital Announce the Opening of Rafferty, a New Luxury Apartment Community in Santa Ana, California

Civil + Structural Engineer

Rafferty offers 218 luxury apartment homes with upscale amenities and modern design in the heart of Santa Ana SANTA ANA, Calif. — Toll Brothers Apartment Living , the rental division of Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, and joint venture partner EJF Capital LLC are pleased to announce the grand opening of Rafferty , an eight-story luxury mixed-use apartment community in downtown Santa Ana, California.

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5 Questions About Preconstruction Service Agreements Answered

The Pro Builder

Preconstruction service agreements not only create transparency between you and your client, but also place real value on what many builders and contractors typically give away for free, eroding their profitability.

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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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Dance Around the Hardesty Center in New “Travels with Tony” Video

Civil + Structural Engineer

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) just released the fourth video in its “Travels with Tony” series. This 2-minute-42-second-long video shadows Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager, as he visits the Hardesty Center for Dance Education. This unique metal building system houses the Tulsa Ballet in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and is available on MBMA’s YouTube channel, @MBMAMedia.

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June Housing Market Snapshot: Home Sales Drop Year-Over-Year While Inventory Keeps Rising

The Pro Builder

In June, the nationwide housing market saw a significant decrease in home sales, while active listings were on the rise. However, these figures vary across regions of the U.S. The Calculated Risk blog analyzed data from 40 housing markets, and found inventory in these markets is up 27.4% year-over-year, and home listings are also up 1.7% year-over-year but still at historically low levels.

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Rayner reinstates house-building targets for planning authorities

The Construction Index

The government has set out some of the details of its planning reforms that it hopes will pave the way for more house-building.

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How to Achieve ADA Building Compliance in Your Construction Projects

The Pro Builder

Ensure your construction projects meet ADA building compliance standards with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to create accessible spaces for all individuals!

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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New ISNetworld® Hiring Client Coca-Cola Joins June 2024

Safety Services Company

In a pivotal move for the beverage industry, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida (also known as Coke Florida ) has recently become an ISNetworld® hiring client as of June 2024. This development emphasizes the critical importance of compliance in ensuring safety and quality in beverage production. For contractors looking to work with Coke Florida, understanding the significance of ISNetworld compliance is essential.

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‘Ever larger pieces’ being manufactured offsite for construction of Hinkley Point C

New Civil Engineer

Modular construction is boosting productivity in the construction of Hinkley Point C, with factories in the Bristol area manufacturing “ever larger pieces” of the nuclear station. The post ‘Ever larger pieces’ being manufactured offsite for construction of Hinkley Point C appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Rolls-Royce SMR design passes second regulatory hurdle

The Construction Index

The design of the Rolls-Royce small modular reactor has completed the second step of the required regulatory assessment process.

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Neom-linked firms silent about Arcadis’ exit from Middle East

New Civil Engineer

Major civil engineering firms linked to work at the Neom giga-project in Saudi Arabia have remained silent in the face of Arcadis’ exit from the Middle East. The post Neom-linked firms silent about Arcadis’ exit from Middle East appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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New Towns Taskforce eyes up likely locations

The Construction Index

Housing secretary Angela Rayner has set up a New Towns Taskforce to identify sites for new conurbations of more than 10,000 new homes.

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Balfour’s ‘mega tent’ gives industrial conditions at constrained Paddington bridge renewal job

New Civil Engineer

Erecting a “mega tent” over a constrained work site above Paddington station has enabled Balfour Beatty to carry out renewal on a 112-year-old bridge in industrial-like conditions, a senior engineer on the project has told NCE. The post Balfour’s ‘mega tent’ gives industrial conditions at constrained Paddington bridge renewal job appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Are you in the LOOP?

The Construction Index

The way some building materials are delivered in the UK is changing.

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Barhale wins £14.8M contract for reinforcement works on 17th century London aqueduct

New Civil Engineer

Barhale has secured a £14.8M package with Thames Water to carry out rehabilitation works on New River, one of London’s oldest water infrastructure assets. The post Barhale wins £14.8M contract for reinforcement works on 17th century London aqueduct appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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AEC Business

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Construction Job Openings Plummet by 71,000 in June

The Contractor Magazine

Industry job openings decreased by 71,000 in June and are down by 119,000 from the same time last year.

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Research on engineered barrier systems for nuclear waste storage sought in in £58M contract

New Civil Engineer

Research into engineered barrier systems (EBS) for the long-term storage of nuclear waste in a geological disposal facility (GDF) is being sought by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS). The post Research on engineered barrier systems for nuclear waste storage sought in in £58M contract appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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