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Up to $51B in transportation grant awards at risk, advocacy group says

Construction Dive

Transportation for America analyzed a leaked DOT policy memo that targets road safety, bicycle and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.

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Construction Cost Estimating Guide

Job Order Contracting

The following is presented as a Construction Cost Estimating Guide for enabling owners and design-builders to gain visibility into actual local market labor, material, and equipment costs. It has long been recognized that detailed line item estimating is a proven best practice for developing verifiable, objective, and actionable cost information for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects.

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DeepSeek AI will fuel more data center work

Construction Dive

The Chinese firm's highly efficient chatbot won't slow the need for U.S. data centers or the energy projects to power them, experts say.

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KAI Awarded $22.3 Million Contract to Renovate The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Arts Institution in Dallas

Civil + Structural Engineer

DALLAS – KAI has been selected to provide architectural and engineering design services to expand and renovate the home of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), a cultural mecca in Dallas, TX. The Dallas City Council approved a $22.3 million contract with KAI on Jan. 8, fulfilling Component 4 of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center District (KBHCCD) Master Plan to transform Dallas into a premier global convention destination.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Adolfson & Peterson taps former PCL vet as new COO

Construction Dive

Brad Hendrickson spent 31 years with the Edmonton, Alberta-based firm before moving over to AP in 2021.

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Work commences at Bristol’s new Brabazon station

New Civil Engineer

Bam has commenced construction on Brabazon station on the site of the historic former Filton Airfield in Bristol. The post Work commences at Bristols new Brabazon station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Halff Expands North Texas Footprint with New Dallas Office

Civil + Structural Engineer

DALLAS Halff, an award-winning, employee-owned and full-service infrastructure consulting firm, is expanding its North Texas presence with a new office in Dallas at Walnut Glen Tower (8144 Walnut Hill Lane). The office is slated to open in the summer of 2025. This addition reinforces Halffs commitment to growth and enhanced client support while strengthening its presence in the city where its 75-year legacy began.

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Glasgow contractor plunges to £16m loss

Construction News

Glaswegian firm City Building made a 16m loss in the year to 31 March 2023, its latest annual accounts have revealed. This followed an 18.5m deficit in the previous 12 months, although turnover increased marginally from 161.9m in 2022 to 162.2m in the latest period.… The post Glasgow contractor plunges to 16m loss appeared first on Construction News.

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National Highways engages market for £200M of biodiversity units to achieve 10% BNG

New Civil Engineer

National Highways has commenced preliminary market engagement for 200M of biodiversity units to achieve 10% biodiversity net gain (BNG) to compensate for biodiversity loss due to its highways works. The post National Highways engages market for 200M of biodiversity units to achieve 10% BNG 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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Developers delay investment as project starts fall by a third

Construction News

Project starts have fallen by around a third in value over the past three months, driven by a decline in major projects and weak business confidence, according to the latest data. The value of schemes starting in the three months to the end of February… The post Developers delay investment as project starts fall by a third appeared first on Construction News.

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Video: A Closer Look at Kubota’s New, Largest CTL, the SVL97-3

Equipment World

The CTL joins the companys best-selling SVL75-3 in undergoing a next-gen overhaul. Take a walkaround tour of the new SVL97-3.

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Building safety minister sees signs of improvement in regulatory delays

The Construction Index

The Building Safety Regulator, widely blamed for delays to construction projects and impeding economic recovery, is starting to get a bit better, the government insists.

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MOD airing ‘significant national security concerns’ about Aquind interconnector in secret process

New Civil Engineer

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is raising its significant national security concerns about the proposed Aquind interconnector with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) via a highly guarded process set up by the department. The post MOD airing significant national security concerns about Aquind interconnector in secret process 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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Offshore Wind Projects Hit by New Lawsuits, But Construction is Not Halted

ENR Construction

Projects in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Virginia face challenges from new federal energy politics, but construction is making key progress on ongoing off-shore wind facilities.

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Engineers can lead the response to the Building Safety Act

New Civil Engineer

The Grenfell Tower fire was a tragic wakeup call for the UKs construction sector. Claiming the lives of 72 people, the fire was the result of a series of failures: each on their own may not have resulted in such a disaster, but combined led… The post Engineers can lead the response to the Building Safety Act appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Cochin Port Authority Recruitment 2025 for Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil) | 22-04-2025

Construction Placements

Cochin Port Authority Recruitment 2025 for Deputy Chief Engineer (Civil), last date to apply for this job is 22-04-2025

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Energy sector condemns Conservative party’s reevaluation of net zero 2050 target

New Civil Engineer

The energy and built environment sectors have rallied against the Conservative Party and its leader Kemi Badenoch after a she promised to reevaluate its policies related to the UK reaching net zero in 2050. The post Energy sector condemns Conservative partys reevaluation of net zero 2050 target 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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Turner Construction Launches Turner Ventures, an In-House Venture Capital Arm

ENR Construction

Turner Construction Co. has started its own in-house venture capital program, Turner Ventures, to directly help construction technology startups advance in the industry.

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Rail Baltica | Two international consortia contracted for £611M track works in Estonia

New Civil Engineer

Two international consortia have been successful in their bids to construct the 213km Estonia section of the Rail Baltica project. The post Rail Baltica | Two international consortia contracted for 611M track works in Estonia appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Offshore Wind Projects Hit by New Lawsuits, But Work Proceeds

ENR Construction

Projects in New Jersey, Massachusetts and Virginia face new challenges in the wake of new federal energy politics, but construction will make key progress in the two latter states this year.

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c2c names appointees to £240M building and civils framework for London to Essex lines

New Civil Engineer

Trenitalia c2c (c2c) has named 12 contractors to its 240M building and civils framework for maintenance of its lines between London and Essex. The post c2c names appointees to 240M building and civils framework for London to Essex lines appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Breaking Barriers: A Woman’s Perspective on the Construction Industry

For Construction Pros

On this International Womens Day, know that you belong here. Your skills, insights, and leadership are not just welcome; they're needed.

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Ringway retains Hertfordshire highways

The Construction Index

Hertfordshire County Council has signed a new highways maintenance contract with Ringway.

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Cop30 denies Amazon rainforest felling to build new highway is for conference accessibility

New Civil Engineer

Cop30 has denied recent felling of trees in the Amazon rainforest to build a new highway in Brazil is to increase transport accessibility for the climate conference that will take place in Belm in November. The post Cop30 denies Amazon rainforest felling to build new highway is for conference accessibility appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New trade body for masons

The Construction Index

The Masonry Association of Great Britain has been formed, run by the former chief of the Association of Brickwork Contractors.

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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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Local authorities again call for long-term roads funding as repair backlog nears £17bn

New Civil Engineer

Local authorities are again calling for long-term government funding settlements to help with the management of their roads as the reported backlog of carriageway repairs hits 16.81bn. The post Local authorities again call for long-term roads funding as repair backlog nears 17bn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Robo-dog shows potential in nuclear decommissioning

The Construction Index

AtkinsRéalis and Sellafield Ltd have trialled the remote operation of a robot from offsite.

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Driveway Paving Experts Near You in London

Safeway Driveways

A well-paved driveway not only enhances the curb appeal of your home but also adds long-lasting value to your property. Whether you’re upgrading your current driveway or installing a new one, choosing the right driveway paving expert is crucial. At Safeway Driveways , we specialise in providing driveway paving experts in London who are skilled in a wide range of paving solutions, from block paving to resin-bound driveways and tarmac driveways.