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How to Prep Your HVAC System for the Changing Seasons

CCR Magazine

In Newberry, SC, the weather can be unpredictable. One day, its warm and sunny, and the next, the temperature drops suddenly. These shifts make it important to keep your HVAC system in top shape year-round. A poorly maintained system wont just make your home uncomfortable; it can drive up energy bills and leave you dealing with unexpected repairs. If your HVAC struggles to keep up with the seasons, its time to take action before problems arise.

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The Nordic Edge: Where PropTech Innovation Thrives

AEC Business

If you’re an investor looking for promising construction technology startups or a company wanting to collaborate with a startup, the Nordics is an excellent area to explore. The post The Nordic Edge: Where PropTech Innovation Thrives appeared first on AEC Business.

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The Benefits of Commercial Construction Equity Loans

CCR Magazine

Commercial equity loans are loans that allow you to use the equity in your property to obtain cash. Private lenders can also offer these loans, which are usually offered by banks. Business owners who need extra funds to pay their bills or expand the business can also benefit from commercial equity financing. We recently spoke with Toronto-based Commercial and Home Equity Loan Lenders at Homebase Mortgages to get a detailed understanding of the benefits and considerations with these types of loan

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Quantum Computing in Construction: Revolutionizing Complex Planning

The Constructor

Quantum Computing in Construction: Revolutionizing Complex Planning Quantum computing represents a groundbreaking advancement poised to transform construction planning through unprecedented computational power. This emerging technology harnesses quantum mechanics principles to process vast datasets and solve complex optimization problems beyond the reach of conventional computers.

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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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ABC: Construction Employment Growth Strong in February

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 174,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 6,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories.

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Public builders bullish on infrastructure, data centers, energy

Construction Dive

Executives largely brushed off tariff and policy concerns on their latest round of earnings calls.

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Cummins’ First Gasoline Engine Announced for Kenworth Trucks

Equipment World

Kenworth will start taking orders this year for Cummins first gasoline-powered engine, the B6.7 Octane, in its Class 5 to 7 conventional trucks.

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Bringing multiphysics simulation to construction sites

Construction Dive

Contractors better manage construction project economics and carbon footprint with simulation apps.

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Stantec selected to lead two Toronto bridge replacements to increase resilience to flooding

Civil + Structural Engineer

C$12.5 million contract will help reduce flooding, improve transportation and public space Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been retained by the City of Toronto, in cooperation with the Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority (TRCA), to lead the replacement of two bridges crossing Black Creek at Jane Street and Scarlett Road.

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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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Creating safer jobsites: Understanding how human factors and performance impact construction safety

Construction Dive

Understanding these elements can help leaders improve productivity, safety and decision-making, and create a supportive environment that fosters better overall performance.

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Markus Neubauer, PE, Promoted to Vice President at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

Civil + Structural Engineer

LAN promotes Markus Neubauer, PE, to vice president Credit: LAN Austin, Texas Planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Markus Neubauer, PE, to vice president. Neubauer brings over 15 years of experience in transportation design and project management, having served clients including the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) and North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA).

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AI has turned on the lights — Now construction must focus, adjust and evolve

Construction Dive

In construction, true progress will depend on how well the industry adapts, learns and integrates AI into our daily workflows for decision-making with real-world impact.

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STV Celebrates Completion of New Grand Central Terminal Passenger Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

NEW YORK, NY STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, joins the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in celebrating the completion of the new passenger tunnel connecting Grand Central Terminal to the No. 7 Subway Lines Grand Central-42 nd Street station. Serving as the designer- and engineer-of-record, STV was a key part of the design-build team led by Skanska that helped deliver this complex underground conne

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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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Whiting-Turner to build new HQ in Baltimore

Construction Dive

The builder and Goucher College will use the new facility to introduce young people to careers in construction.

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Women in Concrete

For Construction Pros

Sharing the voice of three women within the concrete construction industry: Dr. Marisa Juenger, Lizabeth Howard, and Kilah Engelke.

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Enabling works approved for Newcastle's Founders Place

The Construction Index

Newcastle City Council has approved enabling works for a multi-million pound mixed-use development in the city centre.

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Clancy secures £250M water services contract with Southern Water

New Civil Engineer

Clancy has secured a water services contract valued at 250M with Southern Water, aimed at enhancing essential water services throughout the south east of England. The post Clancy secures 250M water services contract with Southern Water 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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£130m Northampton development moves forward

The Construction Index

West Northamptonshire Council is expected to sign a development agreement with regeneration specialist Cityheart in the next few weeks for a £130m+ regeneration project in Northampton.

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National Grid gets planning permission for Grain to Tilbury upgrade with new Thames tunnel

New Civil Engineer

National Grid has secured full planning approval for the Grain to Tilbury project, which includes a new power tunnel under the River Thames. The post National Grid gets planning permission for Grain to Tilbury upgrade with new Thames tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Leaders at Ironworkers' IMPACT Conference Focus on Growth Opportunities

ENR Construction

Mood at annual IMPACT conference in Orlando was upbeat as more than 1,200 union and signatory contractors members gathered.

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Statutory consultees removed to streamline planning as Infrastructure Bill set to launch

New Civil Engineer

The UK government has unveiled a further reforms for revamping the planning system including removal of some statutory consultees ahead of this weeks introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. The post Statutory consultees removed to streamline planning as Infrastructure Bill set to launch 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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Massive Monoliths Provide Support for Lock Rebuild

ENR Construction

The 1944-era Kentucky Lock is being rebuilt with 61 monoliths.

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Volunteer engineers wanted to help restore 112km Wilts & Berks canal for widespread benefit

New Civil Engineer

The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust (WBCT) is seeking voluntary engineers in a variety of roles to help on projects big and small that will restore the canal and bring natural, social and economic prosperity to the surrounding areas. The post Volunteer engineers wanted to help restore 112km Wilts & Berks canal for widespread benefit appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Court Halts Takedown of Oklahoma Wind Project Ordered by Year End

ENR Construction

Judge agrees to suspend Dec.

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Port of Barrow plans to host UK’s largest floating solar farm

New Civil Engineer

Associated British Ports (ABP) has submitted a planning application for what is poised to become the largest floating solar project in the UK at the Port of Barrow, named Barrow EnergyDock. The post Port of Barrow plans to host UKs largest floating solar farm 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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ENR Midwest Names Its 2025 Owner Of The Year

ENR Construction

Kansas Citys CPKC Stadium is the worlds first stadium purpose-built for a womens professional sports team.

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Building a Brighter Future for Women in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Discover the diverse career paths, technology, connection and mentorship opportunities available to women in construction.

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Gateway Shortlists Four Teams for New Jersey Surface Work on $16B Hudson Tunnel

ENR Construction

The package includes trackway, a retaining wall, bridges and viaduct leading from the current Northeast Corridor to the future tunnel portal.

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