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National Precast: 50 years of building Australia’s future

Roads Online

Reinforced Earth specialises in tailoring infrastructure solutions for local communities and governments. Images: National Precast/Reinforced Earth. For half a century, a long-standing Master Precaster member of National Precast, Reinforced Earth, has been at the forefront of delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the country. Since its inception in 1974, the company has led the adoption of reinforced earth technology, a technique originally developed in France during the 1960s.

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Contractors need to rethink approaches to fire safety, say specialists

Construction News

Construction firms need a deeper understanding of new building regulations and guidance, a specialist industry group has warned. Just days before the new standard of building design and fire safety is formally published, the Business Sprinkler Alliance (BSA) said there remained “widespread misunderstandings” on applying… The post Contractors need to rethink approaches to fire safety, say specialists appeared first on Construction News.

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Hiring Now: Project Managers, BIM Technicians, and More at DCT Offices in Ireland & Croatia

Construction Placements

Hiring Now: Project Managers, BIM Technicians, and More at DCT Offices in Ireland & Croatia DCT is hiring for exciting roles in project management and digital construction in Ireland and Croatia. Take the next step in your career by joining a globally recognized team driving innovation in the construction industry. Explore open positions today!

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Simpson Strong-Tie Employees Reflect on Their Pergola Build for Smiles Charity

Strong Tie

September 18, 2024, twenty-five Simpson Strong-Tie employees from various departments came together to participate in a pergola build organized by Smiles Charity, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans. These pergolas were gifted to two disabled veterans selected by the charity. As a platinum sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie also supports Smiles Charity’s annual concert and family festival in McKinney, TX.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Scottish Water opens £9bn procurement process

Construction News

Scottish Water is seeking £9bn of support to deliver its capital investment programme over the next two regulatory periods. The utility giant published an official notice inviting interest in its Delivery Vehicle 4 (DV4) Enterprise agreement to cover design and construction work from 2027 to… The post Scottish Water opens £9bn procurement process appeared first on Construction News.

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The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate

AEC Business

Watch William Stewart’s WDBE 2024 keynote in Tallinn, “The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate and Its Implementation within Business Models.” The post The Rise of Health and Well-Being within Real Estate appeared first on AEC Business.

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What are Fire Bricks?

Prodyogi

Fire bricks, also known as refractory bricks, are ceramic building materials designed to withstand extreme heat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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DOL releases guide to combat harassment in construction

Construction Dive

The document drills down on frequently reported jobsite behavior, including passing off derogatory remarks as playful banter or dismissing hateful graffiti as harmless.

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HS2 awards £3bn track and signals contracts

The Construction Index

HS2 has appointed the Spanish-Dutch joint venture of Ferrovial Bam as main contractor for its entire 280 miles of track.

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Judge dismisses $1.3B in lawsuits against Texas LNG builders

Construction Dive

Insurers had filed two actions against Zachry and its joint venture partners, claiming they caused a 2022 gas export terminal explosion by failing to install proper safeguards.

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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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Civil engineering project starts up 26% in 2024

New Civil Engineer

The civil engineering sector is poised for significant recovery and growth over the next few years, according to the latest forecast from construction industry intelligence firm Glenigan. The post Civil engineering project starts up 26% in 2024 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Navigating sustainability provisions in construction contracts

Construction Dive

Every decision made for a project — from what materials are used to how they’re transported — has a carbon footprint, and each of those choices has a contract associated with them, attorneys say.

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Wates signs for major Middlesbrough’s Gresham regeneration

The Construction Index

Wates has been appointed to deliver a £120m regeneration project expected to transform a brownfield site near the centre of Middlesborough.

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California builder launches contech investment arm

Construction Dive

Webcor Ventures, an offshoot of the San Francisco-based contractor, made its inaugural investment in modular construction firm R2 Building.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

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Good Plumbing Performs High-Efficiency Boiler Replacement for Catholic Church

The Contractor Magazine

Serving religious institutions has become a 'niche within a niche' for Southwest-PA contracting company.

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Bradford set to move ahead with £75M heat network

New Civil Engineer

Bradford is set to pioneer a new low-carbon heat network, thanks to a £75M investment secured by city heat network developer 1Energy. The post Bradford set to move ahead with £75M heat network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Glenigan predicts construction boom just around the corner

The Construction Index

Glenigan, the construction data miner, is predicting construction to grow strongly over the next two years.

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Scottish Water starts procuring for £9bn delivery vehicle

New Civil Engineer

Scottish Water has initiated its largest procurement venture ever, aimed at enhancing Scotland’s water and waste water infrastructure. The post Scottish Water starts procuring for £9bn delivery vehicle appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Tadano launches first electric rough-terrain crane on U.S. market

Equipment World

The Tadano EVOLT eGR-1000XLL-1 crane has a 100-ton lifting capacity and a main boom height of 167 feet, which is the same as its diesel counterpart.

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Innovation to enhance installation of offshore wind monopiles unveiled

New Civil Engineer

TWD and Maersk Offshore Wind have embarked on a collaborative initiative to enhance the efficiency of monopile transport and installation, crucial elements in the development of offshore wind farms. The post Innovation to enhance installation of offshore wind monopiles unveiled appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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RLB appoints head of advanced tech

The Construction Index

Construction consultant Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) has appointed Nikki Venetsanakis as head of advanced tech for RLB UK and Europe.

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Peel Ports to invest £30M in new RoRo berth at Port of Sheerness

New Civil Engineer

Peel Ports Group has announced a substantial investment of £30M aimed at enhancing the Port of Sheerness with a new roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) berth. The post Peel Ports to invest £30M in new RoRo berth at Port of Sheerness appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Prevent Corrosion in New Building Water Lines

CCR Magazine

Plumbing is an integral part of modern structures. The challenge is that new water lines must be tested for leaks in the early stages of construction, putting them at risk for corrosion to develop in the remaining 18-24 months before the building may be finished. Scott Bryan, CWT, of Cortec® Corporation, recommends a simple solution to avoid the added expense and delays of cleaning away corrosion before commissioning: hydrotesting with VpCI®-649 HP.

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National Grid powers up new East London substation for residents, businesses and rail

New Civil Engineer

National Grid has launched a new 132kV substation in Barking, East London, aimed at enhancing electricity supply to local residents, businesses and rail services amid ongoing regeneration efforts in the area formerly occupied by a coal power station. The post National Grid powers up new East London substation for residents, businesses and rail appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Construction Starts on Texas-Funded Border Wall

ENR Construction

Texas has broken ground on 1.5 miles of new border wall at a 1,402-acre ranch it acquired in October. State General Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham also offered to lease space on land it acquired to the federal government for immigration enforcement.

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Mace infrastructure MD on why the delivery partner model is key to productivity

New Civil Engineer

"We are trying to achieve a hell of a lot in this industry at the moment. If you thought the time-cost-quality equation was tough, we’ve now got this real sense of urgency around sustainability,” says Mace managing director for infrastructure, consultancy, UK & Europe Andy… The post Mace infrastructure MD on why the delivery partner model is key to productivity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ 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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Judges Pick 20 Best in Class Project Teams for National Competition

ENR Construction

Winning projects from 800 contenders reflect US design and construction excellence based on teamwork, quality, innovation and industry and community impact

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Engineers undertake emergency rockface stabilisation on Scottish trunk road

New Civil Engineer

Geotechnical assessments and emergency repairs on a deteriorating rock face on the A828 trunk road between Ledaig and Benderloch in Scotland were completed earlier this month. The post Engineers undertake emergency rockface stabilisation on Scottish trunk road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Conspiracy to Fake Injuries Claimed by New York Contractors and Insurer Lawsuit

ENR Construction

Insurers have resorted to racketeering statutes in recent years to combat alleged fraud.

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Alstom signs £63.5M railway support agreement with Saudi Railway Company

New Civil Engineer

Alstom has formalised a five-year Technical Support and Spare Part Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR), valued at SAR 300M (£63.5M). The post Alstom signs £63.5M railway support agreement with Saudi Railway Company appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.