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How to navigate major stadium construction contracts

Construction Dive

Because completion dates matter above all else for professional sports venues, stakeholders have to find resolutions fast to continue moving the ball down the field.

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Ballymore to transform former Crossrail construction site

Construction Enquirer

TfL’s property company Places for London has selected Ballymore as joint venture partner for its development at Limmo Peninsula in east London. The land near Canning Town Tube station was previously used for construction of the Elizabeth line – providing the space for the tunnelling machines to be lowered to dig the tunnels. Places for London and Ballymore will transform the five hectares of brownfield land into a new neighbourhood containing 1,400 homes.

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STV Celebrates Opening of the 3.2 Mile Extension and New Windsor Station with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit

Civil + Structural Engineer

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs, and manages infrastructure projects across North America, celebrated the opening of the new Windsor commuter rail station and 3.2-mile extension with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) in Windsor, California.

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BESA audit blitz sees 14 specialist contractors suspended

Construction Enquirer

The Building Engineering Services Association has suspended 14 member specialist contractors after they failed to meet its core competence audit standards. BESA said the firms had flunked its independent Competence Assessment Standard – which checks firms on business practices, finances, insurance, health and safety, and technical skills. The Association’s council said it was taking “robust action” in the interest of the wider building services sector and clients.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Judge stops £2.1bn road upgrade over climate targets

Construction News

A judge has ruled that a £2.1bn upgrade to turn the A5 in Northern Ireland into a dual carriageway cannot go ahead as it does not meet the country’s climate change targets. Sitting at the High Court in Belfast, Mr Justice McAlinden found there was… The post Judge stops £2.1bn road upgrade over climate targets appeared first on Construction News.

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Senate Finance Committee reduces House IRA cuts, but few changes for wind and solar

Construction Dive

Wind and solar projects must begin construction by the end of 2025 to qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s full 45Y and 48E tax credits in the Finance Committee's proposed budget bill.

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Mears set to beat profit forecasts after strong first half

Construction Enquirer

Mears is on track to beat market expectations for the year after a strong start to 2025 supported by growth in housing maintenance work The housing sector services specialist said group profit before tax for the first half will come in “modestly ahead” of 2024, buoyed by growing demand for maintenance work and a full year of contract wins holding firm.

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Bouygues UK appointed for Southwark key worker homes scheme

Construction News

Southwark Council has appointed Bouygues UK as development partner for a scheme to deliver 150 homes for key workers in central London. The site, located next to the Arnold Estate and within walking distance of London Bridge and Bermondsey stations, will also include a new… The post Bouygues UK appointed for Southwark key worker homes scheme appeared first on Construction News.

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JV North unveils winners of £500m housing blitz

Construction Enquirer

JV North has named the firms that will help deliver its £500m house building push across the North West, with seven contractors selected for the top £12m+ project lot. The social housing consortium’s latest four-year framework aims to build around 3,000 homes, with call-offs due to start in August. Top-tier firms picked for the highest value lot include Vistry Partnerships, Rowlinson, Seddon Construction, Watson Construction, Breck Homes, Eric Wright Construction and Termrim Construction.

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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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Contract awarded for Melbourne road upgrade

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. A contract has been awarded for works to upgrade the Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road intersection in Melbourne’s south east. Whelans Group Investments was the successful bidder for the project that will see the removal of the current roundabout and replace the intersection with traffic lights, and enhance bus infrastructure, improving driving conditions and motorists’ safety.

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Partnerships builder Keepmoat names new chief executive

Construction Enquirer

Partnerships house builder Keepmoat has promoted divisional chairman Ian Hoad to chief executive as Tim Beale steps down after eight years at the top. Beale said: “After careful consideration, I have taken the decision that the time is right for me to step down as CEO. “I am delighted that the board has appointed Ian Hoad, Divisional Chairman for Scotland, the North East, and Yorkshire East to be my successor.

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Water Purifying Sustainable Tiles | Bio-Integrated Tiles

Prodyogi

Bio-integrated tiles are a fascinating innovation in the field of sustainable technology. They are essentially bioreactor wall systems that utilize a hydrogel layer infused with algae to purify water. As water flows over the tiles, the algae within the hydrogel absorb and break down pollutants, leaving cleaner water behind.Indus. Image Courtesy of Dr.

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Managing Director moves to advisory role at Shufflebottom

Construction Enquirer

The long standing Managing Director of steel fabrication specialist Shufflebottom is moving to an advisory ambassadorial position after 25 years of leading the business. The move by Alex Shufflebottom comes 16 months after the South Wales based firm was acquired by steel acquisition business Embrace. Alex joined Shufflebottom 25 years ago and has ushered overseen a period of growth at the business originally founded by her parents Lorna and Martin Shufflebottom, in 1977.

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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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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

The post Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Luton Town will move from their historic 12,000-capacity Kenilworth Road to a new 25,000-seat Power Court Stadium in 2028/29, marking the end of 119 years at their current cramped ground and doubling their matchday capacity to meet Premier League requirements.

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An Intern Experience: The Weidmann Electrical Technology Expansion Project

PC Construction

I am so excited to have joined PC Construction as an intern this summer! I am currently a rising junior studying civil engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology. A fun fact about me – I play soccer there too as a Wentworth Leopard! Wentworth integrates real work practice into our college experience through a co-op program, where students find jobs on their own and work in their major of interest.

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Manchester Airports Group seeks contractors on £600M framework across its 3 sites

New Civil Engineer

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is seeking to appoint suppliers to a £600M framework for small to medium construction works across its three sites: Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport and Stansted Airport. The post Manchester Airports Group seeks contractors on £600M framework across its 3 sites appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Bobby Ranker of Bobcat

For Construction Pros

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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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National Security Strategy hints at up to £43bn of future civil engineering opportunities

New Civil Engineer

The National Security Strategy published today, 24 June, has hinted at future commercial opportunities for the civil engineering sector worth up to roughly £42.8bn. The post National Security Strategy hints at up to £43bn of future civil engineering opportunities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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HDR’s Dan Cook, P.E., Explores New Guidance for Incorporating Safety Into Transportation Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Transportation agencies are tasked with improving their road networks to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes. Guidance from the Highway Safety Manual provides roadway practitioners with scientific methods for analyzing and predicting these crashes on many current road segments. But the upcoming second edition of the manual aims to fill in gaps from the HSM.

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California Crews Tackle Slide-Prone Highway 1 With Remote-Controlled Equipment

ENR Construction

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Winvic to replace M62 bridge bolts just months after repairs finished

Construction News

Contractor Winvic will have to replace all the new bridge joint bolts it fitted across the M62 Ouse Bridge in East Yorkshire after some broke. Emergency repair work on the bridge – which was originally due to be completed in 2023 – faced long delays… The post Winvic to replace M62 bridge bolts just months after repairs finished appeared first on Construction News.

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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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Tunnelling underway for National Grid’s 3.4km power tunnel in Snowdonia

New Civil Engineer

The tunnel boring machine (TBM) Buddug has commenced excavation of National Grid’s 3.4km power tunnel in Wales’ Eryri National Park, otherwise known as Snowdonia. The post Tunnelling underway for National Grid’s 3.4km power tunnel in Snowdonia appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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What Really Drives Directional Drilling Costs? 5 Key Factors to Track

PN - Project Management

Photo by Paul H: [link] Directional drilling—also called horizontal directional drilling (HDD)—lets crews place pipes and cables beneath roads, rivers, and yards with almost no surface mess. But bid prices can swing from one job to the next, sometimes climbing faster than material indexes alone can explain. Understanding why the numbers move is the first step to building tighter bids and avoiding unwelcome surprises in the field.

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Ohio Remembers “Big Muskie” – The Largest Dragline Ever Built

Equipment World

"Big Muskie"was a 27-million-pound Bucyrus-Erie 4250W that moved 483 million tons of earth for the Central Ohio Coal Company from 1969 to 1991.

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Firms suspended from BESA over audit failures

Construction News

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has suspended fourteen firms for the failure to comply with its independent audit process. The companies were found to be in breach of the standards required to meet BESA’s competence assessment standard (CAS), which covers business practices, financial solvency,… The post Firms suspended from BESA over audit failures appeared first on Construction News.

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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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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

The post The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The real estate industry is changing fast, and strong construction management is more important than ever. New technologies like AI, BIM, and IoT are helping manage projects better by saving time, cutting costs, and reducing risks. AI alone can lower construction costs by 10–20%.

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Judge rules against £1.7bn A5 scheme in Northern Ireland citing environmental concerns

New Civil Engineer

The proposed £1.7bn construction of a new 85km road between Londonderry and the Aughnacloy border in Northern Ireland will not proceed following a judge ruling. The post Judge rules against £1.7bn A5 scheme in Northern Ireland citing environmental concerns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Designs released for Altona level crossing removal

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. The Victorian Government has released the final designs for an upcoming level crossing removal that will take place in Altona, on Maidstone Street, south-west of Melbourne’s CBD. A new road bridge will be built to replace the soon to be removed level crossing over the Werribee Line, which will boost safety, slash travel times and provide more reliable journeys.