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Ferrovial looks to Ireland as UK orders dry up

The Construction Index

Having won no new business in 2023, Ferrovial UK is pushing for a return to Ireland.

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Workshop: The Modular Advantage

AEC Business

In this special episode of the AEC Business Podcast, experts from the modular construction industry gather to discuss strategies for business success in modular construction, particularly for housing projects. The panel includes Andrew Staniforth, CEO of Assembly; Guido Maciocci, Founder of AEC Foundry; Henry Salo, CEO of Flow Modules; and Renee Puusepp, Founder of Creatomus […] The post Workshop: The Modular Advantage appeared first on AEC Business.

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Willmott Dixon wins £60m Bridgend campus job

The Construction Index

Bridgend College has chosen Willmott Dixon to build its new Town Centre Campus development.

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Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in June 2024

New Civil Engineer

With everyone waiting around for the real heat to hit, many construction and engineering firms have been shuffling their employees around. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in June 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Hiring a Basement Waterproofing Specialist

Civil Engineer Blog

Dealing with basement leaks and flooding can be quite frustrating. The best way to solve the problem is by figuring out the actual source of it and acting accordingly. The demand for basement waterproofing and repair specialists is relatively high these days, so it is not surprising to find a lot of companies now offering […] The post Hiring a Basement Waterproofing Specialist first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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SigmaRoc and Duo Group form waste processing alliance

The Construction Index

Lime and limestone quarrier SigmaRoc has formed a strategic alliance with minerals processing specialist Duo Group to produce and sell limestone aggregates in the UK.

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The Fine Art of Machine & Grade Control in Construction Surface Prep

For Construction Pros

How these technologies provide precision and finesse, even for novice operators responsible for moving earth and materials to exact design specifications.

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New owner for scaffold merchant

The Construction Index

SP Group, supplier of temporary protection products for the construction industry, has acquired some of the assets of scaffold merchant Gilray Plant.

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Nominations Open for 2025 Pavement Awards

For Construction Pros

Category awards include paving, sealcoating, striping, video content, a contractor and a sweeper of the year, and more. Submissions close Oct. 18!

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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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Forshaw secures approval for Cornbrook tower

The Construction Index

Manchester City Council has approved a planning application for a 24-storey canal-side development by the city’s Cornbrook Metrolink station.

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Ferrovial Construction bounces back from Silvertown hit

Construction News

Ferrovial’s UK contracting arm posted a record turnover and returned to profitability last year, despite winning no new work. Revenue from contracts in the 2023 calendar year rose by 9 per cent to an all-time high of £536.6m – its fifth successive year of revenue… The post Ferrovial Construction bounces back from Silvertown hit appeared first on Construction News.

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New Yorkshire HQ for Caddick

The Construction Index

Caddick Construction Group is moving to new headquarters at Wakefield 41 Business Park.

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TEC: One stop storage

Roads Online

TEC Container Solutions’ products are now used by some of the largest construction and oil/gas companies in the world. Images: TEC. TEC Container Solutions’ all-in-one storage system has emerged as a preferred method of bitumen storage for many major infrastructure providers across the country. T ruly national coverage and supply is the aspiration of many across the construction materials sector.

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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.