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Repairs from Hurricane Ian on Sanibel Causeway Complete

For Construction Pros

Restoration of the Sanibel Causeway completes, reconnecting Sanibel Island to mainland Florida.

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Home Insurance

Civil Engineer Blog

Home insurance, also commonly called hazard insurance or homeowners insurance (often abbreviated in the real estate industry as HOI), is the type of property insurance that covers private homes. It is an insurance policy that combines various personal insurance protections, which can include losses occurring to one’s home, its contents, loss of its use (additional […] The post Home Insurance first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Navigating Construction Staffing Challenges This Summer

For Construction Pros

As the weather warms up, finding and retaining quality workers gets more complex, but there are strategies that can help construction companies build a dependable workforce.

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Contact awarded for Worcester sewage works upgrade

The Construction Index

Severn Trent Water has handed Kier a £20.9m contract to design, construct and commission improvements to Worcester sewage treatment works.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Making BIM Data Actionable with Knowledge Graphs

AEC Business

Knowledge graphs have emerged as a software-independent approach to storing and manipulating BIM data for both humans and machine to understand and reason about. The post Making BIM Data Actionable with Knowledge Graphs appeared first on AEC Business.

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Caterpillar: Access to a premium range

Roads Online

Caterpillar has developed a soil compactor range suitable for a wide range of applications. Images: Caterpillar. Caterpillars soil compactor range is set to get bigger and better. A local dealer and support network, as well as the latest Caterpillar technology, is ensuring that operators can benefit from the best possible soil compaction. Providing value, beyond just the machine.

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Nominations Open for 2026 Pavement Awards

For Construction Pros

These awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry. Submissions close Oct. 1.

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Metro Tunnel to trial full day of operations  

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Metro Tunnel Project is preparing to undertake a full day of trial operations on Melbournes rail network. On Saturday, 21 June, the Metro Tunnel team will test all the new systems and infrastructure for an extended period. Trains running on the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines will be travelling through the Metro Tunnel so passengers will need to interchange at Footscray and Caulfield to complete their journey, as crews continue works in the

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BSR delays expected to trigger wave of litigation

The Construction Index

Delays to tall building projects caused by the new post-Grenfell planning regime is expected to spark a deluge of law suits.

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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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Sustainable solutions in public infrastructure

Roads Online

Precast elements have helped to speed up installation and construction of new public facilities. Images: National Precast. As National precast writes, sustainable construction is more than just a trend, its a necessity. As cities strive to create more efficient and eco-friendly infrastructure, precast concrete has emerged as a cornerstone in transforming how the sector builds.

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Defra opens BNG consultations

The Construction Index

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published two consultation papers on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain.

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Lakewood Educational Foundation Golf Outing

Fleis & VandenBrink

Fleis & VandenBrink is pleased to sponsor the Lakewood Educational Foundation’s 2025 Golf Outing. The Lakewood Educational Foundation enhances educational opportunities by supporting teachers and ensuring all students have the essential resources they need to succeed. Please visit Golf Outing – Lakewood Educational Foundation for more information.

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What is a ‘Smart Site Engineer’? Tech Skills That Set You Apart in 2025

Construction Placements

What is a ‘Smart Site Engineer’? Tech Skills That Set You Apart in 2025 The smart site engineer blends hard-hat know-how with AI scheduling, 5D-BIM, drones, IoT dashboards and carbon-tracking tools. Learn how these skills drive faster builds, safer crews and greener outcomesand why recruiters now rank them among 2025s most-wanted competencies.

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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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Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments May 2025

New Civil Engineer

With the governments Spending Review round the corner, a number of construction and engineering firms have made appointments in the hope prime minister Keir Starmer will bless the industry with future fortune. The post Movers and Shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments May 2025 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Parkdale Level Crossing Removal Project complete

Roads Online

Welcome to Country by Mark Brown from the Bunurong Land Council. Image: Victorian Government The Parkdale Level Crossing Removal Project in Victoria has come to an end, bringing the Frankston Line one step closer to being level crossing-free by 2029. In August 2024, the dangerous and congested level crossing at Parkers Road, Parkdale was removed and the new modern Parkdale Station opened to passengers.