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Your First 90 Days as a Junior Engineer in Construction: A Structured Onboarding Guide

Construction Placements

Your First 90 Days as a Junior Engineer in Construction: A Structured Onboarding Guide Starting as a junior engineer? This guide covers everything from essential tools to mentorship tips for a successful first 90 days in construction. The post Your First 90 Days as a Junior Engineer in Construction: A Structured Onboarding Guide appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Smart motorway technology switched on for Western Distributor

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the New South Wales Government. Smart motorway technology has been switched on, on the Western Distributor in Sydney, helping to deliver safer and more efficient journeys. The technology provides motorists with real-time digital information, including speed limit changes and safety messages, in response to congestion and incidents for a safer and more consistent journey.

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75 Construction Ratios Everyone Should Know for Effective Project Management

Construction Placements

75 Construction Ratios Everyone Should Know for Effective Project Management A comprehensive guide to 75 essential construction ratios, covering financial, productivity, cost, and safety metrics for effective project management. The post 75 Construction Ratios Everyone Should Know for Effective Project Management appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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BMF: Tax shake-up threatens builders’ merchants and 1.5m housing target

Construction News

Incoming changes to inheritance tax will deal a blow to the building-materials sector and could threaten government plans for 1.5 million homes to be built during the current parliamentary term. Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) chief executive John Newcomb warned that the measures announced in the… The post BMF: Tax shake-up threatens builders merchants and 1.5m housing target appeared first on Construction News.

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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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

Prodyogi

Theodolite surveying is the most precise surveying technique in the construction industry that enables the measurement of horizontal and vertical angles of a point on the earth's surface easily. Many modern instruments have upgraded from this standard to make measuring more easier.Let's learn the principle, working, and types of theodolite used in civil engineering surveys.

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Managing Change Orders

Job Order Contracting

Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances. A granular, well communciated (among owner and design/builders), well organized (using a standardized data architecture such as expanded CSI MasterFormat) DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK, eliminates of 90% of change orders.

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Story and M Group Services scoop spots on £500m water framework

Construction News

Story Contracting and M Group Services are among 30 contractors named on a bumper framework in the North West of England. The client, United Utilities, said the 500m minor works framework represents the regions largest proposed investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for more than… The post Story and M Group Services scoop spots on 500m water framework appeared first on Construction News.

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NGA and AGMCC forge new partnerships to elevate glass industry standards

Construction Specifier

This move follows AGMTs successful live certification testing event during NGAs GlassBuild America 2024 trade show. Photo Bigstock.com/IRStone The National Glass Association (NGA), provider of glass industry resources such as MyGlassClass.com, technical manuals, and industry events, is identifying new collaboration opportunities with the Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council (AGMCC).

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PC Welcomes Lisa Beeler to Business Development Team

PC Construction

PC Construction is thrilled to announce the addition of Director of Business Development Lisa Beeler. Lisa brings a decade of business development and marketing experience in the AEC industry, most recently with Haley Ward. She is actively involved with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, AGC Maine, NEHES and Plan NH and serves on the boards for MEREDA and SMPS Northern New England.

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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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House of Lords peer and Paralympian criticises inaccessibility of UK rail network

New Civil Engineer

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has criticised the inaccessibility of Great Britains rail network, a week after the rail sector marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The post House of Lords peer and Paralympian criticises inaccessibility of UK rail network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Revolutionizing Commercial Construction with Advanced Plumbing

CCR Magazine

Commercial construction is a field that demands efficiency, quality materials, and cutting-edge techniques. This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. With innovative solutions, you can conquer recurring issues like water leakage, poor pipe installations, or drainage problems in your properties. Dan’s Plumbing is a leader in this sector, constantly introducing approaches dedicated to revolutionizing commercial construction.

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Businesses encouraged to register for Inland Rail packages

Roads Online

Image courtesy of John Holland. Local and First Nations companies are being encouraged to register their interest for upcoming supplier opportunities for works packages in Victoria for the Inland Rail Project. Inland Rail construction partner John Holland is seeking businesses to provide a variety of different services ahead of construction commencing on the Beveridge to Albury Tranche Two section in 2025.

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UK-Saudi relations strengthened with collaborative carbon busting initiatives

New Civil Engineer

The UK has announced the launch of innovative graphene-enriched carbon fibre and a clean hydrogen initiative, both in collaboration with Saudi Arabia. The post UK-Saudi relations strengthened with collaborative carbon busting initiatives 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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Enhancing Team Collaboration in Construction Through Communication

CCR Magazine

If youve ever worked on a construction site, you know how chaotic things can get. Materials need to arrive on time, safety protocols have to be followed, and everyonefrom the project manager to the crew on the groundneeds to be on the same page. But lets face it, communication in construction often feels like playing a giant game of telephone, and the stakes couldnt be higher.

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How Finns Cut Construction Lead Times in Half

AEC Business

How can Finnish contractors build apartment buildings in record time without sacrificing quality or worker well-being? A recent Q&A panel provided some answers. The post How Finns Cut Construction Lead Times in Half appeared first on AEC Business.

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STULZ Modular Tackles Heat Challenge at University of Göttingen

CCR Magazine

STULZ Modular , a leading provider of modular data center solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of STULZ GmbH , has announced the completion of a prestigious installation at the University of Gttingen for the Emmy supercomputer, which employs an innovative combination of direct to chip liquid and air cooling. One of the top 100 most powerful supercomputers in the world, Emmy is named after renowned German mathematician, Emmy Noether, who was described by Albert Einstein as one of the most impo

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DfT won’t progress mayors’ Birmingham to Manchester rail plan until HS2 Phase 1 completed

New Civil Engineer

The Department for Transport (DfT) has no intention of progressing the proposals for a High Speed 2 (HS2) Phase 2 alternative from Birmingham to Manchester until Phase 1 is completed. The post DfT wont progress mayors Birmingham to Manchester rail plan until HS2 Phase 1 completed 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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Bamfords in new hydrogen push

The Construction Index

JCB chairman Anthony Bamford and his son Jo have formed a joint venture between their companies to promote the use of hydrogen fuel.

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NI rise expected to push construction costs up by 1 per cent

Construction News

Construction costs will rise by up to 1 per cent due to the increase in National Insurance employer contributions in April next year, according to consultancy Arcadis. The hike in the rate at which contributions are paid from 13.8 per cent to 15 per… The post NI rise expected to push construction costs up by 1 per cent appeared first on Construction News.

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Graham installs Reading footbridge

The Construction Index

The installation of a new footbridge last week represents a landmark in the delivery of the South Reading bus rapid transit.

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Storm Darragh | Limitations of UK’s flood, transport and power infrastructure tested once again

New Civil Engineer

Storm Darragh, the fourth named storm of the 2024-25 season, has brought high winds and heavy rainfall across the British isles, again pushing the UKs flooding, road and rail infrastructure past breaking point. The post Storm Darragh | Limitations of UKs flood, transport and power infrastructure tested once again appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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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Councils rail against permitted development rights

The Construction Index

Analysis by the Local Government Association shows that almost 24,000 affordable houses have been lost in office-to-residential conversions.

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Why hotel developers should rethink their assumptions about the Building Safety Act

New Civil Engineer

Despite its introduction in April 2022 as a landmark overhaul of building safety regulations, the Building Safety Act has received limited attention from hotel developers and owners. Many in the sector mistakenly believe they are exempt from its provisions, largely due to the exclusion of… The post Why hotel developers should rethink their assumptions about the Building Safety Act appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Case CE unveils special edition 580 Super N backhoe

Equipment World

The J.I. Case Signature Edition backhoe gets metallic silver and dark gray colors, a throwback tread logo, upholstered air suspension seat, badge plates.

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Navigating the challenges of constructing Scotland’s first alpine coaster

New Civil Engineer

Construction of Scotlands first alpine rollercoaster saw engineers overcome issues relating to topography, environment and weather, a Pick Everard engineer on the project toldNCE. The post Navigating the challenges of constructing Scotlands first alpine coaster 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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Newpave Asphalt: New is in the name

Roads Online

Newpave Asphalt has welcomed its brand new asphalt plant on site at Moree. Images: Newpave Asphalt. Northwest Road Services has purchased a new Intrame Batch Plant for its Moree operations, as part of a joint venture Between Ian Rich Asphalt and Newpave Asphalt. Both partners are focused on providing a reliable solution to Infrastructure needs throughout New South Wales, providing sustainability solutions rarely available in the region.

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Bryan Dunn Joins Big-D Southwest as Senior Vice President

CCR Magazine

Big-D Companies is excited to announce Bryan Dunn as new Senior Vice President of Big-D Construction Southwest. With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the construction industry, Dunn is a proven leader in driving business growth, fostering strategic expansion and building exceptional teams. Dunn brings a wealth of expertise gained through key leadership roles at some of the most prominent firms in the industry, including W.E.

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Weather takes toll on merchant sales

The Construction Index

A wet summer is being blamed for slowing sales in Britain’s builders’ merchants in the third quarter of 2024.

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