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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone

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Keltbray bounces back with £3.2m profit

Construction Enquirer

Keltbray Built Environment has delivered a major turnaround, posting a £3.2m pre-tax profit last year, a sharp recovery from just £44,000 in the prior year. Turnover rose 17% to £364m, while gross profit jumped 71% as the business tightened up opportunity selection and improved project delivery through its Integrated Project Model. The model sees several of Keltbray’s early-stage construction specialist services delivered under one roof, giving clients a single point of accountability and more e

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Why Construction Safety Software Must Be Built for Site Teams, Not Just Offices

UK Construction Blog

The post Why Construction Safety Software Must Be Built for Site Teams, Not Just Offices appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction industry is experiencing a digital transformation, but many safety management systems remain trapped in the office whilst crews struggle with outdated paperwork on site. As construction projects become more complex and regulatory requirements tighten, the gap between digital promises and site reality continues to widen.

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Sustainable Civil Construction: A Beginner's Guide

Prodyogi

Sustainable civil construction is a design and building approach that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction projects while maximizing their positive social and economic benefits. It involves the conscious use of resources, energy efficiency, and the integration of green technologies to create sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology

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.

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VINCI JV wins 500-home twin town centre revamps

Construction Enquirer

VINCI UK Developments and ION Property Developments have been named as the preferred development partners for major regeneration projects in Chester and Northwich. Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Cabinet is set to rubber-stamp the appointment on 9 July following two separate procurement contests. The two schemes will be delivered via a joint venture between VINCI and ION, aiming to create over 500 new homes across both sites.

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Rayner unveils £39bn plan to build 300,000 social homes

Construction Enquirer

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will today unveil details of a £39bn house building drive for the next 10 years aiming to deliver around 300,000 new social and affordable homes. The new Social and Affordable Homes Programme will almost double the previous five-year £12.3bn Affordable Homes Programme, which targeted 130,000 homes by 2026. Rayner’s new programme will set a target of delivering 60% of homes for social rent, equivalent to 180,000 homes, up a third on the previous AHP target.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

The post Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You’re probably used to standard batt or blown-fibre installs, but fresh regulations and unpredictable weather are nudging you toward smarter cavity wall solutions. Before you default to familiar methods, this post walks you through sensor-guided fills, modular panels, and hybrid vapour controls that builders are already testing onsite.

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The Future of Worker Safety: Construction Mental Health Wearables

Construction Placements

The Future of Worker Safety: Construction Mental Health Wearables Construction mental health wearables—smart hard hats, biometric wristbands, and sensor-embedded PPE—are reshaping site safety by monitoring stress, fatigue, and wellbeing in real time. Discover how these devices reduce accidents, improve morale, and support proactive mental health strategies in the field.

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Fleet Integrations and Their Importance to Construction Fleets

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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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Milestone-Based Payments & Instant Retention Release: 2025 Playbook

Construction Placements

Milestone-Based Payments & Instant Retention Release: 2025 Playbook Outdated construction payment models are holding you back. Discover how milestone-based billing and instant retention release can fix cash flow and speed up approvals in 2025. The post Milestone-Based Payments & Instant Retention Release: 2025 Playbook appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Common Assessment Standard updated

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Building a High-Tech Powerhouse Inside a Construction Giant

AEC Business

Katie Coulson discusses how Skanska Advanced Technology is leading the way in high-tech and semiconductor construction. The post Building a High-Tech Powerhouse Inside a Construction Giant appeared first on AEC Business.

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Navigating the Wave of Global Climate Risk Regulations Part 2: How to Turn Compliance into Competitive Advantage

Stok

This two-part blog post series was co-authored by experts at Stok and Arcadis –two firms working to address climate risk across sectors. A rapidly evolving wave of global climate regulation is inspiring—and requiring—corporate action. While it may seem daunting, early action on credible, jurisdiction-ready disclosures positions companies to meet investor demands, avoid compliance risks, and lead with resilience in a low-carbon economy.

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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Are Key To Better Spend Management

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.

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Bechtel completes $3.5B Sydney airport 7 months early

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Sustainable Construction: A Beginner's Guide

Prodyogi

Sustainable construction is a design and building approach that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction projects while maximizing their positive social and economic benefits. It involves the conscious use of resources, energy efficiency, and the integration of green technologies to create sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

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$1.3B Harbor Bridge opens in Texas after series of delays

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Unlock Integrated Project Controls – From Vision to Execution

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Join us Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CDT Leading infrastructure consulting firm AECOM has created an integrated program controls system that earned the “2025 Technology Implementation Excellence Award” at the recent Project Control Summit. Learn how they did it in an exclusive live masterclass, Unlock Integrated Project Controls – From Vision to Execution, presented by our partner Project Control Academy.

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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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Construction Cost Analysis

Job Order Contracting

A reliable Construction Cost Analysis requires objectivity, currency, and detailed research of the local market. Analytical review of available information clearly demonstates the importance of current, locally researched cost data when compared to national market average cost data and the associated use of cost factors. Using verifiable, current, and granular local market cost data is a proven methodology and a strategic benefit to both owners and design builders that allows for defensible c

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Government Backs Plan to Recruit 100,000 Builders a Year

CCE Magazine

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction and civil engineering news. The United Kingdom faces a significant challenge in filling skills gaps across the construction sector. With major housing and infrastructure projects planned, the need for a steady supply of skilled workers has never been greater. Ensuring a robust pipeline of trained… Source The post Government Backs Plan to Recruit 100,000 Builders a Year appeared first on Construction &

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The Future of Driveways: Smart, Sustainable, and Stylish Designs

Safeway Driveways

Driveways used to be just a way to get to your garage. They were just a long stretch of concrete or asphalt. The driveway, on the other hand, changes as technology, environmental awareness, and the look of buildings change. People who own homes today want driveways that are not only strong but also good for the environment, look great, and work with smart technologies.

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Henley to lead Leeds mill restoration

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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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ISG collapse hits council for £3m

Construction News

The fallout from ISG’s collapse last year led to a six-month delay to a project in Manchester and cost the council £3m, Construction News can reveal. Manchester City Council was forced to redo some of ISG’s work on the affected project – believed to be… The post ISG collapse hits council for £3m appeared first on Construction News.

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Esh starts Hull bridge works

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Construction restarts on $2.1B Portland water plant

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Converge: Industry’s platform for collaboration

Roads Online

Sustainability in the built environment will be a major focus of the upcoming 2025 Converge Expo. Image: stock.adobe.com/Kwangmoozaa Victoria University Associate Professor Malindu Sandanayake, one of the industry’s premier voices on sustainability in the built environment, outlines the importance and opportunities to come from the highly anticipated Converge 2025 construction expo.

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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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Three Construction Giants Unite for Sizewell C’s Civil Works Phase

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Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction and civil engineering news. Sizewell C has marked a significant milestone by forming a Civil Works Alliance (CWA) with three of the industry’s leading construction firms: Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke, and Bouygues Travaux Publics. The agreement, described by project leaders as essential to maintaining… Source The post Three Construction Giants Unite for Sizewell C’s Civil Works Phase appear

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M6 Stage 1 surface works progress

Roads Online

Image: Transport for NSW. Work to complete the transformation of President Avenue in Kogarah, New South Wales, will continue after an agreement was reached between Transport for NSW and the M6 Stage 1 contractor. The project’s design and construct contractor CGU, which comprises CPB Contractors, Ghella, and UGL, will complete surface works in Kogarah and Rockdale.

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Procurement Hub framework extended

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