New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2025

Later this year, passengers on London Undergrounds Piccadilly line will see marked changes to their travel experience thanks to the introduction of the first trains from a new 94-strong fleet, central to Transport for London (TfL)s 2.9bn investment in the Piccadilly Line Upgrade (PLU). The post Early contractor involvement streamlines Piccadilly line depot upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Roads Online

MARCH 25, 2025

Image: stock.adobe.com/THANANIT The next edition of Roads & Infrastructure will shine a spotlight on construction software, delving into how these technologies have and continue to transform the construction and infrastructure sectors. Do you develop or use software for collaboration and communication, for cost analysis and estimating, or even Building Information Modelling (BIM) and bid management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2025

Federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helped lift the condition of many categories in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ new report card.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2025

EDFs ownership of Sizewell C has decreased to 16.2% and the UK governments stake increased from to 83.8%. Meanwhile, the French companys chief executive has been axed and its financial stability has been called into question. The post EDF reduces stake in Sizewell C as boss sacked appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

Approvals

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2025

Rebar, structural steel, piping and ductwork are all facing price volatility, according to Skanska USA Building executive Steve Stouthamer.

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2025

Firms struggle to turn data into actionable insights despite its abundance, industry experts said at the New York Build conference.

The Construction Index

MARCH 25, 2025

The Lower Thames Crossing planning application has today been granted development consent by the secretary of state for transport.

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2025

Teams across the two states are breaking ground on multimillion-dollar projects aimed at replacing and fixing outdated parts of the highway.

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2025

The owners of Gatwick Airport have pushed back on the governments request for it to increase the proportion of passengers arriving by rail as part of its conditions for development consent order (DCO) approval for its second runway. The post Gatwick contests government request to increase passenger arrivals by rail to support new runway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

Construction Equipment

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2025

These standard parts of construction contracts can often be overlooked, but disregarding them can open contractors up to more risk.

Contracts

Equipment World

MARCH 25, 2025

Kovaco, claimed the worlds first commercially available full-size electric skid steer, introduces a new electric, remote-control mini track loader.

Construction Equipment

Construction Dive

MARCH 25, 2025

John Finn, former chief operating officer, will take over as head of the Chicago-based builder.

Construction News

MARCH 25, 2025

The 9bn Lower Thames Crossing road project has been greenlit after two and a half years in limbo. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander today (25 March) granted development consent to the UKs largest ever road tunnel, which will connect Kent and Essex. The decision was originally… The post Lower Thames Crossing gets green light appeared first on Construction News.

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.

Risk Management

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2025

The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now: listen in onSpotify,Apple Podcasts, your usual platform or the player below. The post Podcast | How the Building Safety Act is changing UK construction and engineering, with Civic Engineers appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Linxup

MARCH 25, 2025

Dual-facing dash cams are becoming a necessity for fleet vehicles. With the help of AI, these cameras dont just record , they help address risky driver behavior (like cell phone use, distracted driving, and failing to wear a seat belt), improve safety, and lower insurance costsall of which help the business.

ENR Construction

MARCH 25, 2025

Executive who joined the firm during tough economic times in 2008, helped build it to become a giant reporting $7.6 billion in revenue in 2024.

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2025

The Department for Transport (DfT) has set out what it expects from National Highways management of the strategic road network (SRN) over the next year in a 4.8bn interim settlement, while the next Road Investment Strategy period (RIS3) is delayed. The post DfT details National Highways 4.8bn interim spending settlement as RIS3 delayed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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For Construction Pros

MARCH 25, 2025

The CR 1030 T and CR 820 T2 are now better than ever before, with fresh upgrades to both their hardware and technological features, BOMAG's most popular pavers are now sleeker, more modern, and operator friendly.

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2025

The secretary of state for transport has granted development consent for the Lower Thames Crossing project, paving the way for a new road link connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex. The post Lower Thames Crossing receives planning permission appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 25, 2025

Pay is replacing materials as the lead driver in construction cost inflation, according to a new report.

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2025

Arup has teamed up with WaveX, a wave energy technology firm based in Perth, Australia to harness the power of ocean waves and convert it into clean, renewable electricity using the startups proprietary technology. The post Arup teams with Australian startup to harness the power of ocean waves with new tech appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

Construction Management

The Construction Index

MARCH 25, 2025

Care home and later living provider Anchor has set up a partnership with Equans to create Anchor Repairs & Property Services (ARPS) in the northeast of England.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 25, 2025

Big wastewater treatment site backup gas power plant is strongly opposed by residents of city already deemed a pollution-burdened community.

The Construction Index

MARCH 25, 2025

A report from the National Audit Office today reminds the government of some of the lessons of exploiting private finance for public services.

Procurement

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 25, 2025

Thames Water has announced the completion of a significant 14M project aimed at enhancing the drinking water supply for the Chessington area in Surrey. The post Thames Water completes 14M pipework renewal project in Chessington appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

MARCH 25, 2025

Australian based company ShoulderMaster came to World of Asphalt and revealed the brand new product for a large crowd of attendees, including the Raised On Blacktop crew.

Stok

MARCH 25, 2025

I’m a data engineer at Stok, working with our building performance management experts. What’s a data engineer doing at a sustainability firm? As a data engineer, my job is to help Stok’s technical advising teams gather, clean, and analyze massive datasets, as well as automate these processes to more quickly uncover insights that streamline processes and drive real decarbonization.

Real Estate Development

For Construction Pros

MARCH 25, 2025

Adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators, the company brings big enhancements to its portfolio. The L205, L235, L255 and L285 large wheel loaders and E220 and E245 large excavators will be available at select dealers mid-Q2 2025.