The Construction Index

MAY 26, 2025

Investigations into large-scale labour fraud on the HS2 project are expected to widen now that the national media has picked up the story.

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Roads Online

MAY 26, 2025

Image courtesy of the South Australian Government. The South Australian Government will match the Federal Governments $125 million investment to remove the Curtis Road level crossing in Munno Para, a key connection in Adelaides growing northern suburbs. The funding will be formally announced as part of the 2025/26 South Australian State Budget, which will be released next Thursday (June 5, 2025).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 26, 2025

One year after groundbreaking, Phase 1 of construction has been completed on one of the most ambitious civic mass timber projects in the U.S.

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Roads Online

MAY 26, 2025

Kristian Horana, Senior Project Engineer for MRPV, Paul Sklepic, Project Manager for MRPV, Dr Rajeev Roychand, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at RMIT, Stephen Hill, Chief Executive Officer for BildGroup, and Gary Fox, Project Director for BildGroup. Images: BildGroup. Coffee is often referred to as a strong drink. Now, after its proven success in holding together concrete, the word strong has an entirely different meaning.

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The Constructor

MAY 26, 2025

Chameleon glass represents a revolutionary advancement in building materials, utilizing adaptive transparency technology to create windows that automatically adjust their opacity, tint, and thermal properties in response to environmental conditions. This innovative glazing system combines electrochromic materials, smart sensors, and automated control systems to optimize daylight, privacy, and energy performance simultaneously.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 26, 2025

Planned Acquisition Aims to Strengthen Engineering and Surveying Resources in Delaware and Maryland RALEIGH, N.C. — McKim & Creed, a leading engineering, planning and geospatial services firm, announced today its intent to acquire Landmark Science & Engineering, based in Newark, Del.

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Natural Building

MAY 26, 2025

About 40 years ago, William bought 1.25 acres for $6000 on the Big Island of Hawaii and began growing his own food and building his own shelters. He was inspired to leave his native Wisconsin for a place where it would be easier to live off the land. Today he lives with only solar power (with an array built from recycled panels), without a car (he uses an electric trike or carpools), without a job (except for rent from his self-built shelters) and he grows much of his own food, including coconu

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Construction Placements

MAY 26, 2025

What Are Non-Site-Based Jobs in Construction for Students Who Prefer Indoor Roles? Prefer air-conditioned offices to muddy jobsites? This guide maps 15 fast-growing, non-site construction careersfrom BIM modeling to sustainability analyticscomplete with salary data, skills checklists, and hiring trends. Updated for 2025, its your blueprint to launch a high-tech, indoor career in the built environment.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 26, 2025

As the governments new towns policy is being drawn up with a view to delivering hundreds of thousands of new homes, industry may be faced with a rare opportunity to rethink delivery, design and finance at scale. The post How the governments new towns policy could revolutionise housing delivery and placemaking appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Management

The Construction Index

MAY 26, 2025

Accounts for Grenfell Tower contractor Rydon Group show a pre-tax loss for the fifth consecutive year.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 26, 2025

The Dogger Bank Wind Farm, set to become the worlds largest offshore wind farm, has reached a key milestone with the completion of the installation of its third high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore substation platform. The post Dogger Bank Wind Farm marks installation of third HVDC offshore substation platform appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

MAY 26, 2025

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government/METRONET. The Western Australian Government is encouraging community feedback on changes to the local bus network that aim to better support the new METRONET Byford Station, as part of the Byford Rail Extension. New routes will be added, and other updated to improve and optimise connections to the new METRONET Byford Station.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 26, 2025

Divisive plans to build a 2bn tidal barrage, road and deep-sea container terminal across The Wash on Englands East Coast have been backed by a respected voice in Norfolk flood management. The post Norfolk floods boss backs plan for 2bn tidal barrier across The Wash appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

MAY 26, 2025

JCB has passed another milestone in its hydrogen technology development programme, securing EU type-approval for its hydrogen engine for use in non-road mobile machinery.

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For Construction Pros

MAY 26, 2025

Maintenance of industrial floors includes repairing spalled and unstable contraction and construction joints.

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The Construction Index

MAY 26, 2025

Dorset house-builder CG Fry & Son has filed accounts for 2024 showing solid growth in profits and turnover.

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Construction News

MAY 26, 2025

Telford & Wrekin Council has set out plans for a building works framework worth up to 240m over eight years. A pipeline notice published on 23 May confirmed that the framework will cover major construction projects across the borough, with individual schemes potentially exceeding 120m… The post Telford council plans 240m building framework appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

MAY 26, 2025

House-building plots with planning permission but no work going on could be seized by local authorities under new government proposals.

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Government Works 59

Civil Engineer Blog

MAY 26, 2025

Telescopic handlers are also known as telehandlers. They are widely used by businesses in the agriculture and construction industries. Unlike other forms of machinery, telescopic handlers are extremely versatile. They can be used to carry out a number of tasks, depending on the accessories attached to the telescopic boom. In this article we will talk […] The post 7 Major Uses for Telescopic Handlers / Telehandlers first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction News

MAY 26, 2025

The UK subsidiary of a German contractor is awaiting the arrival of its first licence-produced concrete products, enabling it to serve clients with domestically made materials instead of having to import them from mainland Europe. In late February, the business signed a licensing deal with… The post Goldbeck seeks to apply German lessons appeared first on Construction News.

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Civil Digital

MAY 26, 2025

You’re probably at the point where you’re wondering what kind of business is worth starting. Well, the metal structure industry is a strong contender. It’s a smart move for anyone interested in construction, manufacturing, or real estate development. The materials offer durability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, making them popular for many uses, such as warehouses, commercial.

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Construction Management

Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 26, 2025

As part of the process to modernise and enhance its production process, Goonvean Aggregates Ltd. has recently invested in a new conveying system, structures and feed bins, all supplied, designed, manufactured, installed and supported by Quarry Manufacturing & Supplies (QMS). Since its foundation in 1931, Goonvean Aggregates Ltd., based in Cornwall, has been a privately-owned operation with strong foundations and an extensive heritage in processing aggregates.

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Construction News

MAY 26, 2025

Procure Plus has outlined plans for a four-year, 720m framework to supply low and zero-carbon technologies for social housing and public sector properties across the UK. The not-for-profit procurement body intends to launch the framework in November, with a tender notice expected on 4 June.… The post Procure Plus outlines 720m zero-carbon tech framework appeared first on Construction News.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 26, 2025

Cat Simulators will showcase a range of operator training systems at PlantWorx 2025, including a VR Paving Simulator, a Compact Track Loader (CTL) tabletop unit, and a new version of the Excavator Simulator, which will be on display for the first time at the show. The new Excavator Simulator is currently in development, and although detailed materials are not yet available, visitors can experience it first-hand at the Newark Showground from September 23 rd -to-25 th.

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Construction News

MAY 26, 2025

Places for People has unveiled plans for a four-year framework worth up to 480m for repairs and planned works across its housing portfolio in most of England and Scotland. The proposed agreement will cover responsive repair services, component replacements and planned construction works, excluding properties… The post Places for People prepares repair and fire safety frameworks appeared first on Construction News.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

MAY 26, 2025

The Irish Green Building Council has launched the first set of Irish case studies to protect and enhance biodiversity within the built environment. Integrating biodiversity into planning and development presents a powerful opportunity to create healthier, more resilient communities. The case studies launched today highlight how this can be successfully implemented in Ireland, said Susan Vickers, Chair of IGBCs Biodiversity & Built Environment Community of Practice.

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Construction News

MAY 26, 2025

The UK subsidiary of a German contractor is awaiting the arrival of its first licence-produced concrete products, enabling it to serve clients with domestically made materials instead of having to import them from mainland Europe. In late February, the business signed a licensing deal with… The post Goldbeck seeks to apply German lessons appeared first on Construction News.

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MAY 26, 2025

Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its latest figures for its mental health training. Since 2018, CITB has supported over 52,000 construction workers to complete mental health training vital support for an industry facing a mental health crisis. The courses provide training to educate and equip construction workers with the knowledge to recognise mental health issues developing and start practical mental health conversations.

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