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Owners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M

Construction Dive

The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.

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Mastering Leadership In Construction: From Passive To Assertive

Contractor Bookkeeping

Effective leadership is crucial for project success in the dynamically challenging construction environment. A Project Manager (PM) oversees operations, guides teams through day-to-day tasks, ensures effective communication, and maintains stakeholder alignment. As many of you, our readers and clients, are both wearing two hats - PM and Owner; it's essential to understand the advantages and disadvantages of taking on both roles.

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Want to Shorten Your Build Time? It Is Possible

The Pro Builder

While the construction industry suffers longer cycle times, some builders are getting faster

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The Critical Role of Utility Vegetation Management: Integrating AI and Digital Twins for Enhanced Safety and Reliability

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Looq AI Addressing the Challenges of Utility Vegetation Management Managing vegetation around America’s electric transmission and distribution infrastructure is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted power delivery. Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is highly complex and represents a significant cost burden on utility operations and maintenance (O&M) budgets.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Majority of Renters Believe They Will Never Own a Home

The Pro Builder

Homeownership has traditionally been a part of the American dream, but for many renters, that dream feels unattainable. That’s according to a recent survey from online lending place LendingTree, which shows that 62% of renters believe they may never own a home due to high costs and poor credit scores, among other reasons. Despite this, most renters want to own a home.

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These Cities Have the Most Homeowners Under 25

The Pro Builder

Buying a home is no easy task, and this is especially the case for younger generations. In recent years, the housing market has become even more challenging for young, first-time homebuyers due to escalating prices and high mortgage rates. However, in some markers, young adults have made strides in homeownership, according to Construction Coverage. Among the largest U.S. metros, Grand Rapids, Mich., leads the way with its share of homeowners under the age of 25 reaching 9.1%.

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Successful 3D-printed footbridge paves way for more low-cost, low-carbon structures

New Civil Engineer

A demonstrator footbridge has been successfully built using 3D-printed concrete beams, and could the start of a new era of structure building according to startup minimass. The post Successful 3D-printed footbridge paves way for more low-cost, low-carbon structures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Despite a Slight Drop, Homeowner Equity Remains High

The Pro Builder

While homeowner equity has been ramping up over the last several quarters, these gains appear to be cooling down—though slightly. According to property data provider ATTOM’s Q3 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, 48.3% of mortgaged homes were considered equity-rich during Q3 2024, compared with 49.2% in Q2 2024. While dropping slightly quarter-over-quarter, this is still higher than the 47.4% of mortgaged homes recorded during the same time last year.

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What’s happening at the Line? Engineers analyse construction in Saudi Arabia from space

New Civil Engineer

Civil engineers have shared their thoughts about the construction and engineering underway at Saudi Arabia’s linear city the Line by analysing satellite imagery of the expansive work site. The post What’s happening at the Line? Engineers analyse construction in Saudi Arabia from space 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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Robertson starts £25m Bradford Royal expansion

The Construction Index

Robertson Construction has started work to build a £25m endoscopy unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

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Network Rail plan for major east London rail freight and logistics hub approved

New Civil Engineer

Network Rail has been given the green light to transform over 12ha of brownfield land in east London into a significant rail freight and logistics hub. The post Network Rail plan for major east London rail freight and logistics hub approved appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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UCSL Recruitment 2024 for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices | 18-11-2024

Construction Placements

UCSL Recruitment 2024 for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices | 18-11-2024 UCSL Recruitment 2024 for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices, The last date to apply for this job is 18-11-2024. The post UCSL Recruitment 2024 for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices | 18-11-2024 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Wrexham AFC enlists Populous for historic stadium redevelopment

New Civil Engineer

Wrexham AFC has enlisted the architectural firm Populous to spearhead the redevelopment of its historic STōK Cae Ras (Racecourse) stadium, focusing initially on a new 5,500 capacity Kop stand. The post Wrexham AFC enlists Populous for historic stadium redevelopment 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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Five Essential Types of Weld Joints Explained

Vin Civilworld

Weld joint types, including butt, corner, lap, edge, and T-joints, are fundamental in welding across industries. Understanding these joints ensures strong, durable connections tailored to design and strength requirements. Factors like material type, load demands, and welding techniques influence the selection, crucial for achieving high-quality welds in construction and manufacturing projects.

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England launches pioneering heat network zones in 6 cities

New Civil Engineer

Six cities in England are poised to transform their heating systems through the establishment of the nation’s pioneering heat network zones. The post England launches pioneering heat network zones in 6 cities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How to choose best contractor for remodeling project

Civil Engineer Blog

One of the primary reasons homeowners drag their feet about making remodeling improvements is because of how intimidating the process of hiring the right contractor for the job can be. There is much reason for concern, since it is not easy to invest your hard-earned money into hiring someone that may be overcharging you or […] The post How to choose best contractor for remodeling project first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Warning issued about maintaining longitudinal timber tracks after Manchester derailment

New Civil Engineer

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has issued “urgent” safety advice about maintaining bridges with longitudinal timber systems following the derailment of a freight train in Manchester last month. The post Warning issued about maintaining longitudinal timber tracks after Manchester derailment 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.

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HS2 main contracts could be renegotiated after new review, says DfT

Construction Law

Action to control the cost of HS2 and bring the project back on track has been announced by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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High Court rejects case against government climate plan but campaigners consider appeal

New Civil Engineer

The legal challenge to the government’s climate adaptation plans has been thrown out of the High Court but the activists who brought forward the case are considering appealing the decision. The post High Court rejects case against government climate plan but campaigners consider appeal appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Leadership council says standard forms should be unamended

Construction Law

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has spoken out against the common practice of standard contract forms being amended by clients and solicitors to introduce onerous or hard to insure contract terms. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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2025 Chevy Silverado EV gets longer battery tange, lower prices

Equipment World

The new battery-powered Chevy Silverado EV gets Work Truck, LT and RST trims with estimated ranges from 390 to 492 miles, depending on configuration.

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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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Major projects management failings highlighted in National Audit Office report

Construction Law

Concerns over project management and staffing as well as management of major projects are highlighted in a critical report on the Sellafield nuclear waste facility by government spending watchdog the National Audit Office. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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ENR Midwest Announces Expanded Region and the Top Young Pros for 2025

ENR Construction

Twenty young professionals from across the Midwest have been named ENR Midwest's Top Young Pros for 2025.

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Chancellor to relax fiscal rules to borrow for infrastructure

Construction Law

Hopes for a substantial rise in infrastructure investment have been boosted by news from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves that she will alter fiscal rules to make a potential £50 billion available. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Big Projects Bolster Bustling Memphis Market

ENR Construction

Davis, who started with Turner in Memphis in 2016, though he’s been working in the area since the mid-2000s, says the Memphis construction market is busier than it’s ever been and that its level of activity has been steady.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Contractor fined over cherry picker fall

Construction News

A contractor has been fined a total of £215,000 after a roofer suffered severe injuries when he was thrown from a cherry picker that was hit by a bus. Main contractor McTaggart Construction Ltd, based in North Ayrshire, pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court on… The post Contractor fined over cherry picker fall appeared first on Construction News.

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Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn Environmental Review for $3.6B Ohio-Kentucky Bridge

ENR Construction

Public transit advocates say federal officials improperly declared "no significant impact" from the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project.

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How Autodesk Revolutionizes Architecture and Engineering Design

Construction Placements

How Autodesk Revolutionizes Architecture and Engineering Design Autodesk continues to revolutionize the architecture and engineering industries by providing state-of-the-art software tools. This post explores the impact Autodesk has on design processes, highlighting how it empowers professionals to innovate and create more efficiently. The post How Autodesk Revolutionizes Architecture and Engineering Design appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.