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NY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects

Construction Dive

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

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How to Repair Concrete? A Comprehensive Guide

Prodyogi

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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The blueprint for success in mega water projects

Construction Dive

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

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£22M Leicester station revamp to be re-tendered following disappointing first effort

New Civil Engineer

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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Your Blueprint for Efficient Construction Project Management

Take control of your construction projects with this comprehensive guide to modern project controls. Learn how to integrate advanced tools that centralize budgets, schedules, and performance metrics. Discover strategies to prevent overruns, predict risks, and optimize workflows using real-time data and predictive insights. This guide is designed for construction leaders aiming for excellence in a competitive landscape.

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December 2024 economic roundup

Construction Dive

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

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Old building converted into mass timber office space

Construction Specifier

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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Yorkshire names seven for non-infrastructure works

The Construction Index

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

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Planning, energy and more to benefit from government mission to ‘turbocharge’ AI in the UK

New Civil Engineer

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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CMA extends probe into seven housebuilders

Construction News

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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The Constructors 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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‘Serious cause for concern’: Water experts react to lack of mandatory SuDS regulation adoption

New Civil Engineer

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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How to Prep for 2025's New Construction Business Agenda

For Construction Pros

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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Olympia to get its missing friezes back

The Construction Index

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

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Kier and Galliford Try appointed to £850m utility framework

Construction News

Seven contractors, including Kier, Galliford Try and Tilbury Douglas, have been appointed to a five-year framework covering utilities in Yorkshire. Framework client Yorkshire Water said the work represents part of its largest ever environmental investment, as it looks to invest 8.3bn across the network in… The post Kier and Galliford Try appointed to 850m utility framework appeared first on Construction News.

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Guide to SaaS, PaaS, and Hybrid ERP: Make the Right Deployment Choice

ERP deployment options such as SaaS, PaaS, on-premises, and hybrid models directly impact your firm's scalability, security, and integration capabilities. This guide reviews how each approach supports key priorities such as managing complex projects, maintaining data sovereignty, and achieving seamless collaboration. By understanding the nuances of these options, you can make decisions that enhance your ERP's performance while aligning with budget and long-term goals.

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Adaptive reuse: From historic paper mill to futuristic museum

Construction Specifier

A new circular opening in the factorys western facade will be the public entrance. Images courtesy Norviska Following the anonymous design competition for the new Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade, Serbia, the jury selected the design submitted by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) and Bureau Cube Partners of Serbia. Built by Belgrade industrialist Milan Vapa and opened in 1924 as the nations first modern factory, the paper mill was decommissioned and used as a freight companys storage facility until it

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Unhappy families: the impact of new inheritance tax rules

Construction News

Family-run construction firms are warning that planned changes to inheritance tax will have a seismic impact on their businesses Samantha was five when her dad started his housebuilding firm from scratch about 40 years ago, in the northern town where they lived. She describes him… The post Unhappy families: the impact of new inheritance tax rules appeared first on Construction News.

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Video: Hitachi’s smallest excavator, the ZX17U-5N

Equipment World

The 3,790-pound ZX17U-5N offers 12 feet 6 inches of dig reach and a maximum digging depth of 7 feet 2 inches. Watch at Equipment World.

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Equipment Today's 2025 Equipment Showcase

For Construction Pros

If you manufacture cutting-edge equipment solutions for the construction industry, we want to see them and so do our readers. Submit your product(s) for a chance to be featured in our comprehensive pictorial guide packed with industry-leading offerings.

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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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Solar energy surge: Clean power transforms local community

Construction Specifier

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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Dallas Awards Two Design Contracts for $3.7B Convention Center Overhaul

ENR Construction

Gensler will work on Dallas Memorial Auditorium and KAI will work on The Black Academy of Arts and Letters as part of the major overhaul and expansion project.

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Open Doors 2025 now booking

The Construction Index

More than 170 construction workplaces across the UK are getting ready to open their doors to the public in two months’ time as part of an industry-wide recruitment drive.

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Strong Connections are Asphalt Industry's Biggest Advantage

For Construction Pros

Cynthia "Cindy" Powell reflects on her extensive career and experience in the industry, how it's changed, and the room it still has to grow.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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GSA Picks Ameresco for $183M Denver Federal Complex Energy Efficiency Upgrades

ENR Construction

Officials plan to build a geothermal heat pump system and solar power generation on the campus, in addition to retrofitting buildings.

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New heights in sustainability: World’s largest Passive House office building

Construction Specifier

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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New Buck O’Neil Bridge Helps Smooth Kansas City Traffic

ENR Construction

The John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Memorial Bridge has been a vital pathway in and out of downtown Kansas City, Mo., since 1956, when it opened as the Broadway Bridge.

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EcoWorld director moves to Muse

The Construction Index

Morgan Sindall’s placemaking subsidiary, Muse, has appointed Lisa Gledhill to managing director of national partnerships.

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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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Midwest’s 2025 Top Young Professionals

ENR Construction

Armed with a wide range of career and life achievements, the individuals selected as ENR Midwest’s 2025 Top Young Professionals reflect a bright future for the region’s design and construction firms.

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From Survival to Growth: How Innovation Drives Construction

CCR Magazine

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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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

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