Construction Dive

JANUARY 13, 2025

Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

By Kristina Abrams, AIA, LEED AP, CDT, CCS, Chris Bennett, CSC, iSCS, CDT, Bill DuBois, CSI, CCS, AIA, Melody Fontenot, AIA, CSI, CCCA, CCS, Kathryn Marek, AIA, CSI, CCCA, NCARB, SCIP, Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP, Ryan Stoltz, P.E., LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: pr

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 13, 2025

More water projects are valued in the billions. Learn why these complex builds require a specialized team.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Designed by Graham Baba Architects, the four-story, heavy timber-and-masonry structure now houses retail and office tenants. Photos courtesy Ross Eckert To meet the need for new office space, Vitus, a company focused on acquiring, improving, and preserving affordable housing nationwide, bought an overlooked 2,322-m 2 (25,000-sf) 1920s-era building in the Belltown neighborhood of downtown Seattle.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Construction Dive

JANUARY 13, 2025

Construction Dive tracks recent key industry data including backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts, job openings and spending.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

The construction industry faces big challenges today. Owners, as well as developers, must adapt to changing economic conditions. For example, new technology, and evolving customer needs. Some firms play it safe. They cling to traditional methods and hope the market will stay stable. Others chase innovation. They look for new approaches, materials, and designs that keep them ahead of the curve.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

EDP Renewables North America LLCs Lone Valley project. Photo courtesy EDP Renewables North America LLC Lone Valley EDP Renewables North America, a renewable energy developer, recently unveiled its plans for Sandrini I and II Solar Energy Park (Sandrini I and II) in Kern County, Calif. The two-phase solar energy park includes the 200 megawatts (MW) Sandrini I and 100 MW Sandrini II.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Over the last 12 months, the European construction industry has undergone significant change. Driven by advances in technology, the increasing emphasis on sustainability and evolving safety standards – it has never been more integral for businesses in the sector to adopt new and emerging trends. With updates to European legislation also coming into play in 2025, including both the EU Data Act and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, rapid change and adoption of technology has

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

By Jamie Gentoso, P.E. Photos by Joseph D. Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. Passive House principles encompass various aspects of a building, including its walls, roofs, windows, ventilation, and heat exchange systems, all working in harmony to achieve high leve

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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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Construction News

JANUARY 13, 2025

Andrew Rolf is a health sector technical advisor for UK and Europe at Mott MacDonald Asbestos, high alumina cement and, more recently, reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) have highlighted potentially unseen risks that can exist within built public infrastructure, with hospitals being acutely affected. Each… The post Hospitals must work proactively to reduce building structure risks appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp. With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. Once considered merely functional, sectional doors now come in an array of styles, colors, and modern vertical-stacking designs, requiring less space to store and ope

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CCE Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Contractors pour nearly $180 billion every year into rework and other avoidable tasks that fail to move work forward. Capital construction projects generate hundreds of thousands of documents that must be tagged, organized, distributed, reviewed, revised, approved, and handed off throughout the project timeline. Delayed approvals, lost documents, and project disputes drain valuable resources and… Source The post Avoiding rework in capital construction appeared first on Construction & C

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

New York City, with its towering skyscrapers, intricate infrastructure, and ever-growing skyline, is one of the most exciting and expensive cities for construction in the world. Whether you are a homeowner planning a renovation , a developer looking to break ground on a commercial project, or simply an interested party in the real estate market, understanding the construction costs in NYC is crucial for making informed decisions.

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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 Today

JANUARY 13, 2025

Contractors pour nearly $180 billion every year into rework and other avoidable tasks that fail to move work forward. Capital construction projects generate hundreds of thousands of documents that must be tagged, organized, distributed, reviewed, revised, approved, and handed off throughout the project timeline. Delayed approvals, lost documents, and project disputes drain valuable resources and… Source The post Avoiding rework in capital construction appeared first on Construction Today.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Cincinnati Childrens plans to begin site preparation for the Liberty Campus expansion project in March 2025 and begin construction by summer 2025. Photos courtesy Cincinnati Childrens Cincinnati Childrens has planned a major expansion at itsLiberty Campus, improving access to world-class care for kids and families in Butler County and surrounding areas.

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Prodyogi

JANUARY 13, 2025

Concrete is a durable and versatile material commonly used in construction. However, it is not immune to damage. Over time, concrete can crack, chip, or spall due to exposure to the elements, heavy loads, or other factors. If left unrepaired, these damages can compromise the structural integrity of your concrete and lead to further deterioration.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Leicester City Council has said that it will re-launch its tender process for the 22M revamp of Leicester railway station after initial efforts to secure a contractor yielded disappointing results. The post 22M Leicester station revamp to be re-tendered following disappointing first effort appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Plant & Civil Engineer

JANUARY 13, 2025

engcon has launched a new and improved tiltrotator for excavators in the 2-4 ton weight class, EC204. This model has the same functions and features as engcon’s larger models. More and more people are discovering the benefits of tiltrotators. One of the main advantages is that it makes digging more efficient and broadens the excavator’s range of applications.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 13, 2025

2024 was the worlds hottest year since the Industrial Revolution according to the European Commissions Copernicus programme and civil engineering firms shared what they are doing to address climate breakdown. The post 1.5C warming threshold breached: What civils firms are doing to address climate breakdown appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Placements

JANUARY 13, 2025

What Are the Latest Materials Now Used in Construction Site Workwear? Explore the latest advancements in workwear materials for enhanced safety, comfort, and sustainability in modern workplaces. The post What Are the Latest Materials Now Used in Construction Site Workwear? appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 13, 2025

Yorkshire Water has appointed seven contractors to a framework for complex non-infrastructure works.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Prime minister Keir Starmer has pledged to turbocharge the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the UK which includes the formation of a dedicated AI Energy Council. The post Planning, energy and more to benefit from government mission to turbocharge AI in the UK appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JANUARY 13, 2025

The UKs competition watchdog is extending by five months its investigation into potential market collusion by housebuilders. An update by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Friday (10 January) revealed it was looking further into whether seven firms may have exchanged competitively sensitive information.… The post CMA extends probe into seven housebuilders appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Water industry experts have expressed dismay at the news that mandatory sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for developments over 100m2 is not being introduced, despite the Department for Food, Rural Affairs and Environments (Defras) promise. The post Serious cause for concern: Water experts react to lack of mandatory SuDS regulation adoption appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

JANUARY 13, 2025

Learn how you can reduce costs, lower interest expense, improve jobsite efficiency and find additional personnel to stay competitive in your market.

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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.

Construction Management

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, construction and demolition waste from buildings totals more than 300 billion pounds annually. Reroofing projects can generate a tremendous amount of material that can beand should bediverted from the waste stream. PVC (vinyl) roofing membranes, in particular, are highly recyclable and have many other environmental benefits that make them an ideal match for sustainable building practices.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Bobcat will be presenting two major new developments at LogiMAT 2025 in March as part of a comprehensive display of the companys material handling product lines, including diesel and electric forklifts, reach trucks and warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and stackers. Bobcat is adding to its warehouse equipment portfolio with three new product series.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 13, 2025

Long-lost and forgotten sculptures and friezes at the entrance of London Olympia are being restored.

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