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‘Your main challenge in 2025’: finding workers

Construction Dive

The construction industry needs nearly half a million more workers, particularly those with trades skills and experience, to deliver on project demand, per Associated Builders and Contractors.

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The Budget Blueprint: Project Cost Control For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Did you know that 39% of projects fail due to budget issues? For small businesses and entrepreneurs, the stakes couldnt be higher. Managing a project budget is not just about numbers; its about ensuring your business is profitable. By understanding the essential steps of project budgeting, you can turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for success.

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7 mixed-use projects to watch in 2025

Construction Dive

Large-scale developments worth billions of dollars are underway across the country as the new year begins.

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Key Factors for Industries Using IBCs for Liquid Storage

CCR Magazine

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are a crucial component in industries that rely on efficient liquid storage and transportation. Whether used for storing chemicals, agricultural products, or liquids in wineries and breweries, IBCs offer durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. However, selecting the right type of IBC and managing its usage effectively requires a detailed understanding of industry-specific needs and safety standards.

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

In Eight

Embracing new technology is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in construction. But the path to adoption is often fraught with challenges, including resistance to change and securing executive support. Crystallizing Your Case for Change: 5 Steps for Championing Construction Technology offers a 5-step framework to guide capital construction teams through the process of promoting new technology within their organization.

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Folkestone brickworks redevelopment moves forward

The Construction Index

Construction is set to start on a former brickworks in Folkestone after an intervention by the local council.

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The Green Advantage: Sustainability as a Driver of Business Growth

CCR Magazine

Embracing sustainability is a powerful strategy for business growth, offering environmental benefits, cost savings, and a competitive edge. Eco-friendly practices enhance brand image, attract environmentally-conscious consumers, and improve efficiency by reducing energy use and waste. Adopting greener methods not only fosters customer loyalty but also creates new market opportunities, positioning your business as a forward-thinking leader in a changing world.

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ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025

The Contractor Magazine

In 2026, the industry will need to bring in 499,000 new workers as spending picks up in response to presumed lower interest rates.

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Decorative Elements: Their Role in Modern Home Design

CCR Magazine

Decorative elements are more than just aesthetic enhancements. They shape the atmosphere, reinforce functionality, and even increase property value. Whether youre renovating or designing from scratch, decorative features deserve attention. Lets explore how these elements play a vital role in modern home design. Enhancing Visual Appeal Your homes exterior is its first impression.

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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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Lambeth Bridge structural improvements and pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrade to commence

New Civil Engineer

Transport for London (TfL) is set to commence an extensive upgrade project at Lambeth Bridge including urgent structural maintenance and safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians. The post Lambeth Bridge structural improvements and pedestrian and cyclist safety upgrade to commence appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Largest taxpayers in construction revealed

Construction News

Construction bigwigs feature prominently in the latest annual update of the UK's top taxpayers. The Sunday Times Tax List 2025, which covers tax paid by individuals and families, includes 15 names from the construction sector (see table, below), up from 12 the year before. In… The post Largest taxpayers in construction revealed appeared first on Construction News.

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Travis Perkins fined £2m after stray plank kills motorist

The Construction Index

Builders’ merchant Travis Perkins has been fined £2m after part of a timber load fell off one of its lorries and into the windscreen of an oncoming car.

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Hertfordshire to see ‘Europe’s largest’ cloud and AI data centre operational by 2030

New Civil Engineer

Plans for Europes largest cloud and AI data centre DC01UK have been approved by Hertsmere Borough Council in Hertfordshire. on Thursday 23 January 2025. The post Hertfordshire to see ‘Europes largest’ cloud and AI data centre operational by 2030 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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Wolf America enters U.S. wheel loader market

Equipment World

Wolf America, the sole U.S. dealer for Wolf machines from China, has brought two wheel loaders the WL200 and WL825T to the U.S. market. Details here.

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Inquiry launched into UK undersea cables’ vulnerability to attack

New Civil Engineer

An inquiry looking into the vulnerability of the UKs undersea cable system to attack from foreign entities has been launched by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS). The post Inquiry launched into UK undersea cables’ vulnerability to attack appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Wolf America enters U.S. wheel loader market

Equipment World

Wolf America, the sole U.S. dealer for Wolf machines from China, has brought two wheel loaders the WL200 and WL825T to the U.S. market. Details here.

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Storm Éowyn highlights growing need for ‘resilience planning’ across all infrastructure sectors

New Civil Engineer

Transport services have been closed in key regions while thousands of homes have lost power in Scotland as the UK prepares for its resilience to be tested by Storm owyn. The post Storm owyn highlights growing need for ‘resilience planning’ across all infrastructure sectors appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Construction Needs Over 439,000 New Workers in 2025, Says ABC

ENR Construction

The number of new workers needed to meet construction demand will rise even further in 2026, says ABC, as interest rates are expected to fall.

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Southern Water issues £48M minor civils works Pin for southeast region of England

New Civil Engineer

A periodic information notice (Pin) for a framework contract for 48M of minor civils work has been issued by Southern Water. The post Southern Water issues 48M minor civils works Pin for southeast region of England appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CMA drops admixtures probe due to lack of resources

The Construction Index

The government’s competition watchdog has dropped its investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct relating to the supply of chemical admixtures and additives.

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How to Start a Construction Company in 2025: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

UK Construction Blog

The post How to Start a Construction Company in 2025: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Starting a construction company in the UK requires thorough market analysis, with the industry currently showing strong growth rates across residential (3.5%), commercial (2.8%), and infrastructure (4.2%) sectors.

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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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Assignment Assistance That Works for You in Manchester

Construction Placements

Assignment Assistance That Works for You in Manchester Struggling with assignments in Manchester? Our guide explores top assignment assistance services that ensure you achieve academic success with expert support. The post Assignment Assistance That Works for You in Manchester appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Critical North Yorkshire route reopens following landslip remediation works as part of wider £68M realignment

New Civil Engineer

Repairs to a key route in North Yorkshire, which has been closed following a landslip, have been completed ahead of schedule. The post Critical North Yorkshire route reopens following landslip remediation works as part of wider 68M realignment appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Renew blames Network Rail delays for reduced profit forecast

Construction News

Engineering services contractor Renew has said its profit is set to take a hit due to delays in Network Rail projects. A trading update from Renew Holdings this morning warned that its adjusted operating profit for the year to 30 September 2025 will be lower… The post Renew blames Network Rail delays for reduced profit forecast appeared first on Construction News.

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Meeting clean energy ambitions will require a fundamental rethink around delivery

New Civil Engineer

Earlier this month the National Energy System Operator (NESO) took a seemingly radical decision to pause new entrants to the long queue for connection to Britains grid. The post Meeting clean energy ambitions will require a fundamental rethink around delivery appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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GMI boosts profit as it slashes turnover

Construction News

Profit has edged up at GMI Construction as a strategy of controlled consolidation saw turnover drop by almost a third. The Leeds-headquartered contractor, which operates in the North of England and the Midlands, adopted the strategy in 2023 following a loss-making year. In its latest… The post GMI boosts profit as it slashes turnover appeared first on Construction News.

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Fire Probe Starts at Big California Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Site

ENR Construction

Blaze that began Jan. 16 destroyed most of a 300-MW lithium-ion battery array that dates to 2020 at Vistra Energys 750-MW Moss Landing storage site at a decommissioned gas power plant near San Jose.

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Taxing times for family-run firms

Construction News

Harvard-educated Sir James Wates might not seem like your typical tax justice campaigner. Last year, his family moved further up the Sunday Times Rich List, with a net value of 426m. But the director and former chairman of his family firm is at the head… The post Taxing times for family-run firms appeared first on Construction News.

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