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6 contech startups raise a combined $196M

Construction Dive

Firms raking in money include a modular apartment builder, an artificial intelligence-based contract platform and a provider of scheduling software.

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Safety, traffic improvements delivered for Melbourne’s north

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Works on the first stage of the Mickleham Road Upgrade in northern Melbourne have seen additional lanes opened and a key intersection upgraded, helping to improve the safety and reliability of the connection. The opening of the lanes recently gave drivers two lanes in each direction between Somerton Road and Dellamore Boulevard in Greenvale.

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Apartment completions jump 61% YOY

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Urgent Hiring for Planning Engineer | 15 openings | Sobha Ltd | Bangalore & Gurugram

Construction Placements

Urgent Hiring for Planning Engineer | 15 openings | Sobha Ltd | Bangalore & Gurugram Explore exciting Planning Engineer opportunities at Sobha Ltd in Bangalore and Gurugram. Apply now and grow your career in the construction industry. The post Urgent Hiring for Planning Engineer | 15 openings | Sobha Ltd | Bangalore & Gurugram appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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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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WSP names new transit and rail business head

Construction Dive

Angela Schwarz will lead efforts to grow the firm’s presence in relevant markets and help oversee major transportation projects.

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November 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country's biggest builders including Skanska, Turner and Balfour Beatty.

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Building Blocks for Successful Construction Management: Pre-construction Phases

VPO Blog

Every construction project is unique, but projects do share some commonalities. All construction projects can be broken into phases: Pre-design, Design, Procurement, Construction & Monitoring, and Post-construction. In conversation with VPO, construction project management expert Dominick DeSalvo familiarizes new construction managers with the pre-construction phases of a project.

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AI rush is fueling tech debt ‘tsunami’: Forrester

Construction Dive

The research highlights the growing challenges faced by businesses as they scramble to adopt AI and avoid falling behind competitors.

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The Best Ways to Prevent Falls at Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

Falls are among the construction industry’s leading causes of injuries and fatalities. Construction workers face these risks every day when working on ladders, scaffolding, or unprotected edges. Fortunately, these accidents are preventable with the right strategies, training, and tools. Preventing falls involves implementing proper fall protection systems and creating a safety culture at your construction sites.

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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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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Over the past 20+ years, Englewood has completed over 2500 commercial construction projects in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, senior living, industrial, cannabis, and automotive sectors. Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients.

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Work on world’s longest subsea road tunnel advances with simultaneous operations

New Civil Engineer

Record-breaking tunnels are nothing new for the Norwegian municipality of Stavanger, but the one currently under construction is also the first mega-project in an ambitious scheme to eliminate ferries from Norway’s national highway. The post Work on world’s longest subsea road tunnel advances with simultaneous operations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Hensel Phelps Wins Nashville Airport Concourse A Project

CCR Magazine

Hensel Phelps has been selected to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the Concourse A Reconstruction Project at Nashville International Airport (BNA) by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA). As part of the BNA New Horizon program, a long-term plan to accommodate Middle Tennessee’s rapid growth, this project marks Hensel Phelps’ fourth major contract at the airport.

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The perils of fragmented data systems

The Construction Index

New research has confirmed the extent to which fragmented data systems hinder building safety compliance and maintenance.

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Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. Delays, misalignments, and compliance gaps can derail performance and cut into margins. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows. From reducing idle equipment time to maintaining compliance and tightening inventory control, every recommendation in this guide is built around impr

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Construction industry to bounce back in 2025

Construction News

A sharp rise in new starts will lift activity next year, driven by public sector and infrastructure work, according to new data. Industry data specialist Glenigan is forecasting an 8 per cent hike in underlying starts in 2025 compared with this year and a further… The post Construction industry to bounce back in 2025 appeared first on Construction News.

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Kier to build Rayleigh SEND school

The Construction Index

Essex County Council has chosen Kier Construction as main contractor for new school on Rayleigh.

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Severfield’s £20M bridge weld issues impact HS2 and National Highways structures

New Civil Engineer

Severfield has reported non-compliant weld specification requirements on more than 12 bridges across High Speed 2 (HS2) and National Highways projects, which it estimates will cost over £20M in remediation works. The post Severfield’s £20M bridge weld issues impact HS2 and National Highways structures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Advanced Work Packaging AWP

Job Order Contracting

Construction advance work packaging isn’t really “advanced”, but the application of common sense by skilled professionals. Cost overruns and delays result in the 80%+ of all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects being 30%-40% over budget. Construction advanced work Packaging is a construction-driven planning and collaboration system for building capital projects that is sharply focused on creating a constraint-free work environment in the field.

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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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Interview: Newly rebranded Mining Remediation Authority CEO on its growing responsibilities

New Civil Engineer

The Coal Authority has today changed its name to the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA) to reflect the broadness of its scope as an emergency responder and infrastructure planning collaborator, its CEO told NCE. The post Interview: Newly rebranded Mining Remediation Authority CEO on its growing responsibilities appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Trane Tech & Autodesk Partner for Sustainable Building Design

CCR Magazine

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator and Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), a global leader in building information modeling (BIM) technology for the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and operations industry, announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing commercial building design for sustainability. This innovative cross-industry collaboration seeks to simplify the user experience and enable AI-assisted design exploration by integrating Trane’s TRACE® so

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Fire risk issues raised over prefab homes

The Construction Index

Research into volumetric modular housing has highlighted concerns about potential fire risks.

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HS2 names winners of £3bn worth of track systems contracts

New Civil Engineer

HS2 Ltd has announced the teams selected to deliver key track components of the high-speed rail project in the UK, awarding contracts worth approximately £3bn for the undertaking. The post HS2 names winners of £3bn worth of track systems contracts appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Graham begins £33m Glasgow student studios scheme

The Construction Index

Purpose-built student accommodation is now under construction at 292-298 St Vincent Street in Glasgow.

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Bristol Airport consults on plans to expand terminal, extend runway, upgrade A38

New Civil Engineer

Bristol Airport has initiated a public consultation on a new masterplan outlining significant developments aimed at expanding its capacity and services by 2040. The post Bristol Airport consults on plans to expand terminal, extend runway, upgrade A38 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Sany unveils the world's largest all-terrain crane

Equipment World

Sany's new SAC40000T all-terrain crane, optimized for wind turbine installation, was delivered to its first customer in China on October 31. Details here.

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Beyond the Jobsite: Contractor Essentials for Commercial Auto Safety

For Construction Pros

Contractors’ auto risks are different than those encountered by professionals working in other industries. Contractors go where the work is, often with tools, materials and cargo in tow.

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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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Ohio DOT Outlines Plan to Repair Cincinnati I-471 Bridge Damaged by Fire

ENR Construction

Repairs to the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge's southbound approach could be completed by early March.

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Westminster Tower revamp approved

The Construction Index

Developer London Square has received planning consent to redevelop Westminster Tower in central London.

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Skanska Pilots High-tech Jobsite Hydration Testing in Florida, Arizona

ENR Construction

Skanska is turning to hydration testing technology to keep workers in warmer regions safe, and to create a healthier work culture around heat and hydration.

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