Contractor opens Houston construction academy
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Burns & McDonnell intends to train the next generation of craft professionals and send out mobile units to provide education across the U.S.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Burns & McDonnell intends to train the next generation of craft professionals and send out mobile units to provide education across the U.S.
Construction News
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
A public spending watchdog has said HS2s construction contracts are extremely poor value for money and is unconvinced they can be renegotiated to achieve significant savings. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) described HS2 as a cycle of repeated failure and a casebook example of how… The post HS2 civils contracts slammed as extremely poor value for money appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The job is the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken in the Atlantic Canada region, according to a Canadian government official.
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Image: stock.adobe.com/Dmytro The Queensland Government has launched A Truckie Knows, a program developed to highlight the importance of safety for truck drivers and their role in upholding road safety. This comes as the 2024 National Truck Accident Research Centre report reveals the number of crashes involving heavy vehicles has increased by 27 per cent since 2020.
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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.
Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Lori Chavez-DeRemer said during her confirmation hearing that one of the president’s top priorities is “expanded apprenticeships.
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
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CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
A new study from Oregon State University (OSU) confirms that Freres Engineered Woods Mass Ply Panels (MPP) can now be used in a wider range of multi-family buildings, such as apartments, hotels and dormitories. OSUs Research on Engineering, Architecture & Construction of Timber Structures (REACTS) Consortium conducted a series of tests with full-scale MPP to see how well they could sustain different structural layouts.
Equipment World
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The department primarily uses 46-ton Cat D8R dozers that have undergone extensive modifications to prepare for their dangerous tasks.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
CCCT with Mark Goldsmith, US General Manager from Mindspace -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT sat down with Mark Goldsmith, US General Manager from Mindspace. Did you know 79% of U.S. CEOs say they expect workers in roles traditionally based in the office to be back on-site within the next three years? A dramatic increase from just 34% in early 2024 (KPMG).
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OmTrak
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
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CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
CCCT with Frank Stasiowski, President/Owner from PSMJ Resources on February 11th, 2025 -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT sat down with Frank Stasiowski, President/Owner from PSMJ Resources, who is a prolific author, writing hundreds of articles and numerous books intended for architecture and engineering firm leaders, including his best-sellers The Value Pricing Imperative for Design Firms, Impact 2020, and Impact 2030.
The Construction Index
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The Plumbing & Heating Federation has dismissed heat pump targets set out by the Climate Change Committee as ‘completely detached from reality’ Read Full Article: The Construction Index
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
When you think of high-rise buildings, you might imagine impressive city skylines, luxurious apartments, or bustling office spaces. However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. Plumbing in high-rise construction is far more complicated than in single-story homes or low-rise buildings.
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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.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
An industry-changing shore power project is being constructed at Portsmouth International Port, but installing the required infrastructure while it remains in operation has been a logistical challenge. The post Portsmouth International Port drives shore power innovation with 27.4M project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Transforming a bare frame into a smooth, finished wall can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a first-time homeowner, mastering drywall installation is a valuable skill that can significantly enhance your home’s aesthetic and value. Drywall, also known as gypsum board, is the go-to material for interior walls and ceilings due to its affordability, fire resistance, and ease of installation.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) at scale in the UK represents an additional challenge to water scarcity, according to a water infrastructure expert. The post SMRs present additional challenge to water scarcity in UK appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
CCCT with Nick Tricarico from Tricarico Architecture & Design PC -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT with Nick Tricarico, President from Tricarico Architecture & Design PC that is a diversified architecture/interior design firm. Since 1987, Tricarico has created innovative designs and completed contract documents for over 20,000 high profile projects in the retail, restaurant, office, spa, residential, gym, healthcare, hospitality industry, as well as shopping center design.
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.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Firms will construct plants in undisclosed locations in Texas and the mid-Atlantic region, with the first 1.2-GW facility set to operate in 2029, but no project investment total was disclosed.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
CCCT with Tommy Linstroth, CEO & Founder from Green Badger, February 24th, 2025 -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor sat down with Tommy Linstroth, CEO & Founder from Green Badger, that provides innovative software solutions that empower construction professionals to build sustainably by automating LEED compliance and accurately tracking and reporting ESG metrics.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The government has said it is minded to approve a development consent order (DCO) for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, pending the submission of further information regarding carbon and noise. The post Government minded to approve Gatwick second runway pending further information appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
CCCT with Kimberly Kayler, President from AOE (Advancing Organizational Excellence) -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor, sat down with Kimberly Kayler, President of aoe (Advancing Organizational Excellence), a design and construction industry veteran with three decades of experience providing organizational, strategy and marketing consulting services.
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The Construction Index
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has said she is “minded to approve” Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn expansion plans subject to noise mitigation measures being developed.
ENR Construction
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Chicago City Council has approved a plan to borrow $830 million for repairs and upgrades to the city's transportation infrastructure.
The Construction Index
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Southwest Sunward dealer Conagri has opened the first of three new satellite depots.
New Civil Engineer
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The built environment sector is questioning how it will deliver the huge uplift in investment in infrastructure that the UK government is promising, according to management consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The post Industry remains uncertain how planned uplift in infrastructure investment will be delivered appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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The Construction Index
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council has chosen John Grama Construction as main contractor to build the new Ballycastle leisure centre.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
CCCT with Mark Goldfinger, US General Manager from Mindspace -Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCCT sat down with Mark Goldfinger, US General Manager from Mindspace. Did you know 79% of U.S. CEOs say they expect workers in roles traditionally based in the office to be back on-site within the next three years? A dramatic increase from just 34% in early 2024 (KPMG).
For Construction Pros
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
As more essential jobsite equipment is electrified, the way contractors approach interior demolition is changing.
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