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SMRs most expensive of all electricity technologies per kW generation

New Civil Engineer

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are projected to be the most expensive source per kW of electricity generated when compared with natural gas, traditional nuclear and renewables. The post SMRs most expensive of all electricity technologies per kW generation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Don’t Be Adam: Reinventing Processes Before Adding AI

AEC Business

Tuomas Syrjänen’s keynote at AI in AEC 2025 was a wake-up call. Digitalization does not yield great results layered on legacy processes. The post Don’t Be Adam: Reinventing Processes Before Adding AI appeared first on AEC Business.

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Birmingham developer has designs on the capital

The Construction Index

A Birmingham property developer is planning a £1bn expansion into the London residential market.

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First works to begin on $5.75B Gold Coast Faster Rail project

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. Works are set to start on the design and pre-construction phase of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project in Queensland, which when delivered will double the capacity of the Gold Coast rail line. Under the project, around 20 kilometres of new track and rail systems will be installed between the Kuraby and Beenleigh stations, increasing the corridor from two tracks to four.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Weston launches partnerships business

The Construction Index

Weston Group has set up a new division to act as a partner or contractor to other residential developers.

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Consultants named for eastern rail framework

The Construction Index

Network Rail's Eastern region has launched a framework for development and design consultancy work.

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Asset Data Integrity: The OmTrak Way

OmTrak

Precision and dependability of asset data is more crucial than ever in the high-speed construction world. The construction industries’ expectations are greater than ever before in terms of project delivery and data management. At OmTrak we know that making asset data integrity our number one priority is not a nice to havebut an essential for project success.

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Bouygues to build Cardiff & Vale campus facilities

The Construction Index

Bouygues UK has been awarded the contract to build the Barry Waterfront Campus and the Advanced Technology Centre in the Vale of Glamorgan for Cardiff & Vale College (CAVC).

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West Gate Tunnel citybound entry ramps open

Roads Online

Image: Victorian Government The citybound entry ramps at Grieve Parade and Millers Road, and the Williamstown Road citybound exit ramp are now reopened to traffic, bringing the West Gate Tunnel one step closer to completion. Over recent months, crews have completed line marking, barrier and sign installation and other works on key lanes and ramps along the West Gate Freeway.

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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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Easy Actions for an Eco-Friendly Home

Civil Engineer Blog

As environmental consciousness pervades the population, most of us would like to have the slightest possible carbon footprint. This concern can affect every facet of how we live, including our housing choices. We can all take measures regarding our homes to help minimize our impact on the Earth. Smart Landscaping For many owners, a home’s […] The post Easy Actions for an Eco-Friendly Home first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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New appointments announced for key rail boards

Roads Online

Image: stock.adobe.com/Alistair The Federal Government has announced seven new appointments to the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and the National Intermodal Corporation (National Intermodal) boards. Ingilby Dickson, Janet Finlay, Michael Carter and Jill Rossouw have been appointed for three-year terms, and Marlene Kanga for a two-year term, as NonExecutive Directors of the ARTC Board.

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$11 million for a safer Springs Road East

Roads Online

Image: stock.adobe.com/Volodymyr The Federal Government has announced that $11 million in funding will support the delivery of the Springs Road East upgrade, in the Mount Barker district in South Australia. The works will provide a safer, more productive route for housing and business development in the Mount Barker district. The Federal Government is committing $5 million to the project under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP), with the State Government and Mount Barker Di