Mon.Mar 17, 2025

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Construction planning posts smaller gains

Construction Dive

Data centers kept momentum afloat in February, while institutional sectors lost steam, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Works fast-tracked and planning begins for two bypasses

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Construction is set to commence earlier than scheduled on the Muswellbrook Bypass, as planning kicks off on the new Cessnock Bypass, both situated in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The fast-tracking of works on the Muswellbrook Bypass is the result of the Federal Government bringing forward its $304.8 million investment.

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Turner Construction establishes VC arm

Construction Dive

Turner Ventures will focus on climate, proptech and digitization while giving startups direct access to the largest construction firm in the country.

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Chinese contractors struggling to secure deals in democratic countries to build new Silk Road

New Civil Engineer

Chinese contractors are struggling to secure contracts in democratic countries in Xi Jinpings efforts to build the new Silk Road. The post Chinese contractors struggling to secure deals in democratic countries to build new Silk Road appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Celebrate Marketing Innovation

Civil + Structural Engineer

Enter the 2025 Marketing Excellence Award Started in 2018, The Marketing Excellence Awards recognize outstanding and effective AEC industry marketing based on overall creativity, messaging, results achieved, and level of design. To enter the award, firms are asked to gather resources and data surrounding their project and submit them for review by a judging panel of external senior AEC marketing professionals.

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Stantec to design new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Civil + Structural Engineer

NANAIMO, BC – Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to design the new C$289 million BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). The new cancer centre will bring radiation treatment closer to home for patients and families in communities on central and north Vancouver Island. Recognizing the psychological impact a treatment facility can have on a person with cancer care needs, the design of the new BC Cancer Centre will focus on

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Aggregate Industries becomes Holcim UK

The Construction Index

After 20 years under Holcim ownership, Aggregate Industries has been rebranded as Holcim UK.

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C.W. Driver Companies Breaks Ground on the Beaumont Carnegie Library Renovation & 9,100 Square-Foot Expansion

Civil + Structural Engineer

Historic library to undergo a transformative renovation and expansion, preserving its legacy while enhancing community resources Beaumont, Calif C.W. Driver Companies , a leading name in California’s construction industry, proudly announces the groundbreaking of the $15 million Beaumont Carnegie Library renovation and expansion project. Originally built in 1914, the historic library will be modernized to meet seismic, accessibility, and safety standards while incorporating a new 9,100-sq

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HE Services adds Morooka dumpers

The Construction Index

HE Services (Plant Hire) has invested more than £1m in a fleet of Morooka tracked dumpers.

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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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Gatwick and Mace discuss delivering airport’s £140M pier extension in ‘complex’ airfield location

New Civil Engineer

Ensuring efficient delivery of Gatwick Airports 140M extension to its pier 6 without disturbing operations has required rigorous attention to its design and delivery method, officials from the airport and contractor Mace have told NCE. The post Gatwick and Mace discuss delivering airports 140M pier extension in complex airfield location appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Road repairs backlog reaches new heights

The Construction Index

The backlog of carriageway repairs in England and Wales has reached a record high of almost £17bn as roads only get resurfaced, on average, once every 93 years.

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Works underway on $80M Ison Road Extension

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Major works are now underway on the construction of the Ison Road Extension in Victoria, which will deliver a new four lane road that will provide a new link to the Princes Freeway. The $80 million Ison Road Extension will connect with the Ison Road Overpass to form a link to the freeway. Earthworks for the 1.3-kilometre extension have begun, which will run between the overpass and Geelong Road at the Werribee Main Road-Princes Freeway interchange.

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Government looks to simplify lifting rules

The Construction Index

The government is planning to review the rules around the use of cranes and lifting machinery, believing them to be too onerous.

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Explore How Generative AI Is Optimizing Every Construction Stage

Generative AI is already transforming how the construction industry operates. This concise guide walks you through its real-world impact on design, planning, job site logistics, and sustainability. Learn how contractors are using AI to reduce costs, improve worker safety, and shorten build times. Get a detailed look at the tools and platforms making it possible, including AI-driven robotics and material optimization.

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Organizing Chaos: Initial Communications Lessons from the LA Fires

Civil + Structural Engineer

Youve seen the tragic images: firefighters battling a wall of flames pushed by hurricane-force winds. Moments of heroism and of hopelessness as we mourned the loss of life and entire neighborhoods were reduced to ashes. With strong technical skills, engineers will play a critical role during the recovery effort and eventual rebuilding process in affected areas of Los Angeles.

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Historic tunnels uncovered beneath Salisbury station during £5.3M upgrade project

New Civil Engineer

Engineers from Network Rail and South Western Railway have uncovered a network of tunnels and rooms beneath Salisbury station during ongoing 5.3M upgrades to the stations forecourt. The post Historic tunnels uncovered beneath Salisbury station during 5.3M upgrade project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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From Paper to Perfection: The Digital Future of Construction Procurement

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn why a digital construction supply chain is crucial to your business.

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Balfour chief says HS2 contracts shouldn’t be renegotiated

New Civil Engineer

The contracts for the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) should not be renegotiated as part of the projects ongoing reset, according to Balfour Beattys chief executive. The post Balfour chief says HS2 contracts shouldnt be renegotiated 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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Work Truck Week 2025 Welcomes More Than 16,000

The Contractor Magazine

Industry professionals from 31 countries and all 50 US states met March 47 at the Indiana Convention Center.

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Report warns of rise in insolvencies without payment reform

The Construction Index

A government-backed report warns that recovery in the construction sector is likely to have more losers than winners without payment reform.

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Deere launches 850 X-Tier Electric-Drive dozer (Video)

Equipment World

No longer a concept, John Deere's 850 X-Tier is ready for market with plenty of changes under the hood, in the cab and to the undercarriage.

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Port of Nome Modification Project Returns with Scaled Down Phasing

ENR Construction

Corps officials hope to award the contract this fall in order for construction to begin next year.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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It’s time to build UK highways that can permanently store CO2

New Civil Engineer

As the UK government shapes the next phase of its Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), the countrys road construction sector is presented with a unique opportunity: the ability to transform UK building into a tool for carbon removal. The post Its time to build UK highways that can permanently store CO2 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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EPA Chief Rolls Back Climate, Air and Water Regulations

ENR Construction

The Environmental Protection Agency will gut DEI and environmental justice programs and plans to reconsider existing regulations for pollution cleanup and discharge and emissions limits.

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HS2 | Beams for new A43 bridge over high-speed line successfully lifted into place

New Civil Engineer

Construction of a new bridge to facilitate the High Speed 2 (HS2) railway beneath the A43 near Brackley has made significant progress, with the final steel beams successfully positioned during a recent series of weekend closures. The post HS2 | Beams for new A43 bridge over high-speed line successfully lifted into place appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Bridge District Brings Nation’s Largest Net Zero Carbon Residential Project to DC

ENR Construction

Phase one brings 757 multi-family units to the southern bank of the Anacostia River in a structure tracking to achieve a 37% reduction in embodied carbon

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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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Plans go in for Horsham expansion

The Construction Index

Muse has submitted a planning application for 244 affordable homes in the northeast of Horsham town centre in West Sussex.

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Mind the gap: Are things looking up for SME housebuilders?

Construction News

In a difficult housebuilding market, SMEs appear to be struggling much more than volume builders. CN explores what can be done to support smaller firms It is no exaggeration to say that the contribution made to housing delivery in the UK by SMEs has collapsed… The post Mind the gap: Are things looking up for SME housebuilders? appeared first on Construction News.

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Costain appoints new rail sector lead

The Construction Index

Costain has recruited Alistair Geddes from Balfour Beatty to be its rail sector director.

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