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Powering Construction Decision-Making with AI

AEC Business

In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Senthil Kumar, the CTO and Head of AI at Slate Technologies. We delved into the transformative role of AI in the construction industry, focusing on how it can significantly enhance productivity and efficiency. Innovative AI solutions for decision-making Senthil shared […] The post Powering Construction Decision-Making with AI appeared first on AEC Business.

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HS2 contractor fined for height safety failings

The Construction Index

An engineering firm has been fined after an employee suffered a fractured skull, hip, jaw and pelvis, while working at an HS2 construction site in Hertfordshire.

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Legal challenge against new £1.5bn Teesside gas power station heads to High Court

New Civil Engineer

A judicial review of the decision to grant development consent order (DCO) to a new gas-fired power station on Teesside is to be heard in High Court this week on 22 and 23 July. The post Legal challenge against new £1.5bn Teesside gas power station heads to High Court appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Kier picked for west London school rebuilding

The Construction Index

The Department for Education has appointed Kier to redevelop Northolt High School in the London Borough of Ealing.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Rolls-Royce SMR is first UK advanced reactor to apply for justification decision

New Civil Engineer

The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has submitted the UK’s first-ever application for a justification decision for Rolls-Royce SMR’s small modular reactor (SMR) design. The post Rolls-Royce SMR is first UK advanced reactor to apply for justification decision appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Ultimate Guide to Project Management Job Titles and Roles 2024

Construction Placements

Ultimate Guide to Project Management Job Titles and Roles 2024 Discover a detailed overview of various project management job titles, roles, and descriptions. Learn about the career paths available in this dynamic field. The post Ultimate Guide to Project Management Job Titles and Roles 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Kobelco and TRT: Hand in hand

Roads Online

TRT has a long-standing relationship with crane manufacturer Kobelco, with both companies sharing an appreciation for quality, sustainability and customer satisfaction. Images: TRT. Tidd Ross Todd’s (TRT) long-standing distribution partnership with Kobelco Cranes has enabled operators in both New Zealand and Australia to access high quality, innovative units, capable of delivering infrastructure works of all sizes.

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Comprehensive Guide to Sustainability Job Titles in 2024

Construction Placements

Comprehensive Guide to Sustainability Job Titles in 2024 Discover a comprehensive list of sustainability job titles in 2024. This guide details roles across various sectors, helping you find your perfect green career. The post Comprehensive Guide to Sustainability Job Titles in 2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Balancing Job Order Contracting Objectives and Costs

Job Order Contracting

Balancing Objectives and Costs for Job Order Contracting is often overlooked by most organizations. Are you consistently achieving quality on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes at a reasonable cost? Do you have full, verifiable, objective cost visibility? Are you using just to simply speed the procurement process?

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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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Sempra Signs Bechtel for Port Arthur, Texas LNG Project Second Phase

ENR Construction

Developer also launched EPA permitting process for a carbon sequestration project at the LNG site, which aims to capture and store its emitted carbon.

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Plans approved for Salford’s Crescent Innovation

The Construction Index

Salford City Council has approved plans to bring forward Crescent Innovation, part of the wider £2.5bn, 252-acre Crescent Salford masterplan.

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Sempra Signs Bechtel for Port Arthur LNG Project's Second Phase

ENR Construction

Sempra also has initiated the permitting process for its Titan Carbon Sequestration project, which aims to capture carbon emitted from the Port Arthur LNG facility.

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Council approves Chartway and Moat’s plans for Teynham

The Construction Index

Chartway Partnerships Group and Moat Homes have received planning permission for a substantial development in north Kent.

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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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Virginia to invest $30M in port infrastructure project

Construction Specifier

The Port of Virginia. Photo courtesy The Center Square The city of Suffolk, Va., will soon get a major port complex, with $30 million in infrastructure funding from the state. The Port 460 Logistics Center Development is a new 218-ha (540-acre) industrial commerce park with a warehousing capacity of 464,515 m 2 (5 million sf). The center sits at the intersection of two freight corridors—Route 460 and Route 58—and the $30 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) will go

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Story builds landbank

The Construction Index

Story Homes has purchased a 34 hectare development site from Northumberland Estates at Killingworth Moor in its home town of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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QBE North America Unveils Insights on Cyber, Labor and Financial Challenges in 2024 Commercial Construction Risk Report

Construction Superintendent Magazine

QBE North America has released its 2024 Commercial Construction Risk Report, uncovering key risks and emerging challenges within the commercial construction industry. Highlighting cybersecurity threats, financial challenges and labor shortage as significant concerns, the report sheds light on the industry’s unique risks threatening project timelines, budgets and safety.

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Record results for Essex house-builder

The Construction Index

The Hill Group has posted record financial results, albeit for a 15-month trading period rather than the more usual 12.

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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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Access specialists win slots on £180m Sellafield framework

Construction News

Altrad and Kaefer have landed places on a £180m deal at Sellafield. Sellafield Programme and Project Partners (PPP) has appointed the specialists to deliver access solutions, insulation and painting services on major projects at the nuclear decommissioning site. The framework is worth £90m to each… The post Access specialists win slots on £180m Sellafield framework appeared first on Construction News.

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How To Start A Manufacturing Business, The Easy Way

Civil Engineer Blog

You need to put a lot of thought into starting your own manufacturing business. It isn’t as simple as setting up an online shop or starting a service. It may even cost you a lot of investment. But it is possible. Here’s how you can get started. Form Your Idea To be a success with […] The post How To Start A Manufacturing Business, The Easy Way first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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McAlpine wins Somerset gigafactory job

Construction News

Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed on a preconstruction services agreement for a new £4bn battery cell manufacturing facility in Somerset. Client Agratas, part of Indian multinational Tata, today (22 July) named the contractor as its delivery partner for the first building on its site… The post McAlpine wins Somerset gigafactory job appeared first on Construction News.

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#137:  Liability for Negligent Selection of Subcontractors

NH Construction Law

It is well established that general contractors are vicariously liable for damages resulting from the negligence of their employees, but not of their independent contractors except in the case of “inherently dangerous” activities, Arthur v. Holy Rosary Credit Union , 139 N.H. 463 (1995). But a general contractor can be liable for its own negligence in hiring an incompetent subcontractor. “As a general rule, the employer has a duty to use reasonable care to choose a contractor w

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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.