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Understanding Construction Project Phases

Prodyogi

Construction projects follow a structured process to ensure smooth execution from start to finish. These projects are divided into several phases, each involving different responsibilities across various departments in civil engineering. Understanding these phases is crucial for effective project management. Lets explore them step by step.

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Element 1 – Leading the construction industry towards a net-zero future

Construction News

BAM has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards decarbonising its construction sites with the successful trial of the Element 1 dual-fuel hydrogen R&D solution. This innovative project, developed in collaboration with a broad range of industry partners, has now moved beyond the demonstration… The post Element 1 Leading the construction industry towards a net-zero future appeared first on Construction News.

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Common construction cost estimating problems

Job Order Contracting

Common construction cost estimating problems include: inaccurate material pricing, neglecting site conditions, underestimating labor costs, lack of contingency planning, poor scope definition, inadequate data analysis, overreliance on historical data, failure to account for risk factors, and insufficient collaboration between estimators and project teams ; leading to potential cost overruns and project delays if not properly addressed.

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Mixed Signals for the Construction Industry: The Q3-Q4 2024 Metrics Index Report

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The second half of 2024 was a tale of ups and downs. See what changes and trends impacted the construction industry to prepare for 2025.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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South Wokingham development approved

The Construction Index

Plans for a development of 1,434 new homes, a primary school, public space and a local centre in Wokingham have been granted approval.

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How AI Agents are Leading the Future of Construction

For Construction Pros

Recent innovations have taken generative AI from a helpful tool to a significant competitive advantage for construction companies and contractors.

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Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in February 2025

New Civil Engineer

Most of the biggest firms in engineering and consultancy have been picking and promoting new talent over the last month, resulting in a bumper Movers and Shakers. The post Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in February 2025 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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PACER Award Profile: How Allan Myers' Laurie Bryan Is Driving the Industry Forward

For Construction Pros

The company's first-ever female construction manager is breaking industry barriers, mentoring the incoming workforce and solving construction's most difficult problems.

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Venture Capital in the Built Environment: Still Strong, but Shifting Gears

AEC Business

Built environment startup VC deal volume is up, but the total capital flow dropped according to BuiltWorlds 2024 Venture & Investments Report. The post Venture Capital in the Built Environment: Still Strong, but Shifting Gears appeared first on AEC Business.

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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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PACER Award Profile: How Allan Myers' Laurie Bryan Is Driving the Industry Forward

For Construction Pros

The company's first-ever female construction manager is breaking industry barriers, mentoring the incoming workforce and solving construction's most difficult problems.

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Stonemason sues over silica dust damage

The Construction Index

A stonemason has engaged lawyers after suffering irreparable lung damage from regularly breathing in silica dust at work.

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Nominations Now Open: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products 2025

For Construction Pros

Equipment Today's annual product award is now accepting nominations. Your favorite(s) could be recognized among the best new products and enhancements for the commercial construction industry, so submit your nomination before May 23, 2025.

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Rebrand for Vinci Technology Centre

The Construction Index

Vinci has changed the name of its UK testing and consultancy business.

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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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New Additions to Pressure Piping Code Projected to Save Time and Labor

ENR Construction

In todays global marketplace the list of applications for industrial piping solutions is far-reaching and ever-evolving, and along with that comes the growing need for solutions from suppliers and industry leaders.

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Another profits warning from Severfield as project delays continue

The Construction Index

Leading steelwork contractor Severfield says that its profits have been hit by continuing delays to project starts.

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Risks and rewards of mass timber

Construction Specifier

By Donald Koppy, CSI, CCS, AIA, NCARB, Casey McDonald, B.S., EIT, and Tom Jaleski, ICC Photos courtesy RDH Building Sciences As the design and construction industry shifts toward more eco-conscious building systems, mass timber has become a prominent element in this new direction. Many leading architectural firms currently favor it and the wood industry is actively promoting it.

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Astec: A new class of pavers

Roads Online

Astecs highway class pavers are highly suitable and respected solutions for a range of project types and scales. Images: Astec. There are multiple pavers available in the market, however, features like versatility, compact design, advanced technology and high performance should be key to help with the search. Astec ticks all of these boxes. Astecs highway and commercial class pavers are renowned for power and functionality with nimbleness and manoeuvrability.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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AERAPY® UV System Simplifies Cloud-Based Monitoring for UV HVAC systems

CCR Magazine

The All-Spectrum UV Monitoring System from Aerapy offers a seamless, real-time solution for measuring and reporting multiple ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths in critical HVAC airstream disinfection and coil-cleaning applications. The patent-pending system automatically reports germicidal UV-C, LED-UV, and Far-UV intensity levels, eliminating the need to manually check individual lamps and ballasts in multiple AHUs or Roof Top Units (RTUs).

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More funding for Tasman Highway upgrades

Roads Online

Image: stock.adobe.com/ sandsun The Tasman Highway’s Great Eastern Drive will receive $100 million in additional upgrades that will improve safety and traffic flow along Tasmanias East Coast. The Federal and Tasmanian Governments are jointly delivering these improvements to the Tasman Highway, which will include junction upgrades, road widening and additional overtaking lanes.

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Acclaim Lighting Names Robert Fletcher Director of Product Design

CCR Magazine

Acclaim Lighting, an innovative and advanced lighting technology leader, has appointed Robert Fletcher as its Director of Product Design. He is responsible for the Design and Development of Acclaim Lightings entire line of products, as well as supporting special projects. Fletcher will support an impressive portfolio of advanced solid-state lighting technology for linear, floodlights, downlights, direct view, and flexible solutions that use high-performance control solutions. “We are excit

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Works begin on $90 million SA intersection upgrade

Roads Online

Image: stock.adobe.com/ pom669 Major works have commenced on the $90 million Grange Road, Holbrooks Road and East Avenue intersection upgrade in South Australia, to improve safety and ease congestion. The project will be delivered by Seymour Whyte and is expected to be open to traffic by the end of 2025, with finishing works in early 2026, and will make it quicker and easier to move across Grange Road.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCTâ„¢ 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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What is the Difference Between a Condo and a Townhome?

Civil Engineer Blog

If you’re looking for a place to live and want a tiny home, consider a condo or a townhome. The difference between the two is in the front, back, side, and side yard maintenance. You’ll own the inside of the townhouse and pay HOA fees for the upkeep of the exterior. Buying a condo vs. […] The post What is the Difference Between a Condo and a Townhome?

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Anguleris Acquires Concora, Expands BIM Tech Leadership

CCR Magazine

Anguleris , a global leader in construction technology, has completed the acquisition of Concora Spec, the product specification platform formerly known as SmartBIM. The acquisition will integrate Concoras team, technology, and products with the Anguleris portfolio of brands, further extending Anguleris global leadership in BIM and specification solutions.The move deepens Anguleris’s diverse portfolio of construction technology platforms, which includes BIMsmith , the leading product resea

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LATICRETE Showcases Colors & Versatile Systems at KBIS 2025

CCR Magazine

LATICRETE , a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, will highlight its diverse selection of colors and finishes for their extensive offering of system solutions at the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The annual trade show, North Americas largest for kitchens and bath design, takes place February 25-27 in Las Vegas, NV.