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

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Construction comeback to outpace wider economy

Construction Enquirer

Consultant Arcadis is forecasting a cautious construction recovery amid early signs of renewed momentum across key sectors after a period of stagnation. The consultant’s latest Summer 2025 tender forecast suggests the industry could outpace wider economic growth, with new orders stabilising, sentiment picking up, and contractor performance improving after a tough 2024.

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Best construction document management software solutions for 2025

iField Smart

Reading Time: 5 minutes Introduction In a highly digitized sector, construction document management is no longer a luxury but a core necessity that is key for project wins. As we move through 2025, the transformation of Construction Document Management (CDM) has set a strong impact by providing AI-backed capabilities, strong cloud connections, mobile-driven experiences, and safe collaboration platforms.

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Construction Law, July 2025

Construction Law

E ditor’s comment End promised to northern neglect The north has for long complained that it is largely ignored when it comes to government funding and infrastructure investment. Could those days be over thanks to newly announced reforms, asks Editor Nick Barrett. News Our regular news round up reports on the Stewart review of major project delivery; consultation opening on procurement reforms; and a competition regulator inquiry into the roads and railways construction sector.

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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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A New Carbon Negative Building Material Inspired by Coral Reefs

Natural Building

A new method inspired by coral reefs can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and transform it into durable, fire-resistant building materials, offering a promising solution for carbon-negative construction. The approach, developed by University of Southern California researchers draws inspiration from the coral reefs’ natural ability to create robust structures by sequestering carbon dioxide. “This is a pivotal step in the evolution of converting carbon dioxide,” said a

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Net-Zero Construction Roadmap 2026 – Standards, Tools & Practical Steps

Construction Placements

Net-Zero Construction Roadmap 2026 – Standards, Tools & Practical Steps Learn how to make your construction projects net-zero compliant by 2026 using updated codes, embodied carbon tools, low-carbon materials, and ESG strategies. The post Net-Zero Construction Roadmap 2026 – Standards, Tools & Practical Steps appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Beams lifted into place at Watsons Road in Diggers Rest

Roads Online

The 500 tonne crane lifting in the first beam. Image: Victorian Government. Victoria’s Big Build crews have lifted 420 tonnes of beams into place for the new Watsons Road bridge in Diggers Rest. The 12 Super-T beams, weighing 35 tonnes each, were lifted into place over two days in preparation for a new bridge, which is being built over the rail line to safely separate trains from vehicles and remove the dangerous level crossing.

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ENGIE Selects InEight Document and InEight Schedule for the Hazelwood Mine Rehabilitation Project

In Eight

Scottsdale, AZ – InEight , a leading provider of construction project controls software, announced today that ENGIE has selected InEight Document and InEight Schedule for use in the rehabilitation of the Hazelwood Mine and Power Station. Located in the Latrobe Valley of Victoria, Australia, the Hazelwood Mine and Power Station closed in 2017. As the owner and former operator, ENGIE will lead the rehabilitation of the site: decommissioning remaining buildings, infrastructure, and earthworks; repr

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Bauer secures piling for Beckton depot expansion

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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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Record results after TClarke goes private

Construction Enquirer

Britain’s biggest M&E contractor has posted a record set of results after de-listing from the Stock Exchange and going private. Latest figures from TClarke show turnover for the 15 months to March 31 2025 hit £846.6m from £490.9m for the 12 months to December 31 2023. Pre-tax profits also increased to £16.3m from £15.6m at the company which employs 760 staff.

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What Makes Construction Marketing Work: 7 Proven Tactics to Try in 2025 

Buildern

Why do some construction companies attract hundreds of clients while others struggle to secure leads? The construction marketing strategy that the company has adopted can be one of the answers. A successful marketing plan isn’t only about driving traffic to the website or getting more calls and emails. Even if a company pours thousands of dollars into ads, that does not guarantee meaningful results.

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6 suppliers named on National Highways’ £495M specialist technical services framework

New Civil Engineer

National Highways has unveiled a strategic move to bolster its technical and professional capabilities with the announcement of its new Specialist Professional and Technical Services Framework, known as SPaTS3. The post 6 suppliers named on National Highways’ £495M specialist technical services framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Glasgow University appoints consultants

The Construction Index

The University of Glasgow has brought in eight firms to work on its £1.8bn campus investment programme.

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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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Webuild consortium lands £1.7bn contract to extend Rome metro line C

New Civil Engineer

A consortium led by Italian construction firms Webuild and Vianini Lavori has secured a contract valued at around €2bn (£1.7bn) to build the T2 section of Rome’s Metro Line C. The post Webuild consortium lands £1.7bn contract to extend Rome metro line C appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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National Precast: Reshaping the future

Roads Online

Digitising quality management assists in the process of delivering high quality precast outcomes, maximising strength, durability and aesthetic results. Image: National Precast. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are reshaping the future of construction. As National Precast writes, keeping things simple is essential while digitising production.

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Sizewell C | Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke sign on as delivery alliance

New Civil Engineer

Sizewell C has entered into a Programme Alliance Agreement with Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics to form the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), which will oversee the main civil engineering tasks at the new nuclear power station in Suffolk. The post Sizewell C | Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke sign on as delivery alliance appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Top 5 Major Construction Projects Open for Bids in California (July 2025)

Contruct Connect

Discover 5 major California construction projects for July 2025, tracked by ConstructConnect. Explore budgets, timelines, and key opportunities today!

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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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Innovative Solutions for Safe Heavy Equipment Transport

Construction Placements

Innovative Solutions for Safe Heavy Equipment Transport Explore the complexities of heavy equipment transport and learn essential safety practices for moving construction machinery. The post Innovative Solutions for Safe Heavy Equipment Transport appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments June 2025

New Civil Engineer

The civil engineering and construction sectors have seen a rush of senior appointments this June, just as the government concluded its Spending Review and released its Infrastructure Strategy. The post Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments June 2025 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Smarter Clause Drafting for Construction Contracts

ENR Construction

Drafting airtight dispute resolution clauses just got easier. ClauseBuilder® AI (Beta) from the AAA® uses advanced AI to help construction professionals create customized arbitration and mediation clauses in minutes.

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Just a trim please

Construction Specifier

Figure 1: Close-up view of splice joint in metal sill trim that extends into the window rough opening, resulting in a discontinuity between the perimeter primary seal of the ribbon window system and the exterior wall assembly’s water-resistive air barrier (WRAB). Photos courtesy Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) Coordinating the interface details of building enclosure systems is a common challenge during design and construction to ensure continuity of dedicated control layers (e.g. thermal,

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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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June 2025: Contractors report their latest awards

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First steel goes up on giant car battery site

Construction Enquirer

The first steel frames are now in place on the £4bn Agratas gigafactory site near Bridgwater, Somerset. Severfield is working on the steel package for main contractor Sir Robert McAlpine on the site which has faced construction delays as plans were revised. Earl Wiggins, VP Manufacturing Operations at Agratas said: “The construction of the steel frames is a proud moment for everyone involved in this project.

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England and Wales High Court (Technology and Construction Court) Decisions: June 2025

Construction Law

Decisions of the Technology and Construction Court of the English and Wales High Court for June 2025. Supplied by BAILII, The British and Irish Legal Information Institute. Click on the case title to read the full decision on the BAILII website.

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Permasteelisa wins cladding deal on Bovis city tower

Construction Enquirer

Façade specialist Permasteelisa Group has been appointed by developer Obayashi Properties UK at 60 Gracechurch Street. The group’s Dutch brand – Scheldebouw – will take the lead as the specialist façade contractor for design, engineering and manufacture with the group’s UK division supporting on the installation. Bovis is main contractor on the £500m scheme to build a 36-storey tower offering more than 37,000 sq m of Grade A office space which complete in early 2029.

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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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Explore AAA’s® New Construction ADR Hub

ENR Construction

We’ve redesigned our site to serve you better—built for faster access to the data, rules, and resources that matter most to the construction industry.

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National Highways supply chain ‘perplexed’ about M62 Ouse Bridge joint failure cause

New Civil Engineer

National Highways and its supply chain are “perplexed” by the shearing of bolts on newly-installed joints on the M62 Ouse Bridge, which has led to ongoing lane closures on the Yorkshire structure. The post National Highways supply chain ‘perplexed’ about M62 Ouse Bridge joint failure cause appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Fox Brothers acquires Fishers

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