CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Success in the construction industry relies on more than tools and manpower. It requires effective leadership, strategic planning, and detailed project management. Without strong management, even well-funded projects can miss deadlines, overspend, or fall short of quality standards. Construction professionals must bridge the gap between technical knowledge and management expertise to thrive in todays competitive market.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

The post Lawful Development Certificates UK: Your Complete Guide to Planning Security appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways A Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) provides legal proof that your development is lawful, offering protection against planning policy changes and peace of mind for homeowners and potential buyers. Two types exist: certificates for proposed developments (confirming planning permission isn’t needed) and for existing developments (verifying work comple

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

After a challenging period dealing with Brexit, rising energy prices, international uncertainty and more, the next five years are set to be crucial for UK manufacturers. As the nation moves ever closer to its Net Zero target of 2030, manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes are aiming to increase their sustainability credentials, while external factors impacting global supply chains are also proving a threat.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

The post Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Transforming your garage into a functional vehicle maintenance space isn’t just practicalit’s a game-changer for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike. With the right improvements, you’ll save money on professional servicing while extending your vehicle’s lifespan.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Vulcan, a division of ITW Food Equipment Group and a best-in-class supplier of top-quality, energy efficient equipment, is pleased to introduce its new ChefsCombi combi oven an innovative addition to its highly-reputable product offering that is powerful, intuitive and customizable. We are thrilled to introduce the ChefsCombi to the market. Vulcan developed our new combi oven with chefs in mind.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 14, 2025

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, it's easy for construction business owners to overlook the power of offline marketing. However, effective offline strategies remain crucial in building relationships, enhancing brand visibility, and generating leads. In this digital age, offline marketing often creates more meaningful connections than digital efforts.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

The post The Ultimate Guide to Air Quality Monitoring: Protecting Health & Environment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants that provides crucial data for detecting harmful contaminants, with systems tracking parameters including humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs and formaldehyde across diverse environments.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

As the U.S. construction industry continues to benefit from steady economic growth, most insurers providingarchitects and engineers (A/E) professional liability insurance are concerned about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the U.S. economy, higher risk project types and professional design disciplines, as well as new exposures from artificial intelligence (AI).

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The Constructor

MARCH 14, 2025

Micro-housing is a revolutionary approach to urban living, designed to maximize functionality within minimal square footage. These innovative dwellings combine ingenious design, transformable elements, and cutting-edge technology to create comfortable homes in footprints as small as 150-400 square feet.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

The construction industry has traditionally relied on manual workflows for managing projects, finances, scheduling, and communication. However, the rapid advancement of technology has provided opportunities to automate these processes, leading to increased efficiency, reduced errors, and improved project outcomes. Automating workflows allows contractors to focus on critical tasks, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance collaboration between teams.

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Granger Construction

MARCH 14, 2025

At Granger Construction, we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the strength of our team. One individual who has consistently exemplified both is Zac Elkins, a trusted Project Superintendent who celebrates 30 years with Granger as of 2025. In an industry that often demands high visibility, Zac has quietly and effectively become one of Granger’s most invaluable assets.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Once the construction workforce grows older, employees deliver priceless expertise, a strong work ethic, and polished problem-solving talents at each site. However, constructions physical demands may present significant, different hurdles whenever workers want to successfully avert injuries. Although certain people might explore other vocations or even assisted living options , many older employees still choose to stay involved in the field they understand most.

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Construction News

MARCH 14, 2025

Balfour Beatty boss Leo Quinn has pushed back against suggestions by HS2 bosses that construction contracts on the London to Birmingham rail scheme could be renegotiated. In December, Construction News reported comments made to MPs by HS2 chief financial officer Alan Foster, saying that contractors… The post Balfour boss pours cold water on HS2 contract renegotiation appeared first on Construction News.

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Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

Risk Management

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Japanese is a beautiful and rewarding language, but it comes with unique challengeskanji memorization, complex grammar, and fast-paced native speech. Many learners struggle with traditional study methods, realizing that textbooks and vocabulary drills dont fully prepare them for real-world conversations. The best way to learn Japanese is through immersionengaging with authentic content while using smart tools to reinforce what you learn.

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Construction News

MARCH 14, 2025

Morgan Sindall has been named as the preferred contractor to build a 61m science laboratory and workspace in Liverpool. The 117,190 net sq ft development will be located at Paddington Village in the citys Knowledge Quarter. Client Sciontec said it would work with Morgan Sindall… The post Morgan Sindall lands 61m Liverpool lab appeared first on Construction News.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas , a global provider of Uponor-branded products, is kicking off its Leading with Water Tour to bring products and services directly to the professional construction industry. This mobile experience consists of a unique education and discovery space to promote the Uponor brand and showcase products, services, and innovation within the commercial domestic water design and installation sector.

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Centurion CM

MARCH 14, 2025

B.R.A.S.S. Surgery Center in Baton Rouge has been a trusted provider of specialized surgical services since 1981. As their operations expanded, they required critical renovations to modernize their facility, particularly in their Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and patient lobby. With a tight timeline and specialized construction needs, they turned to our team at Centurion Construction Management for our efficiency, expertise and cost-effective approach.

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Civil Engineer Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Whether you are searching for a solution to the persistent sun glare in your business or hope to incorporate a more modern aesthetic, there is an easy and long-lasting solution. Here are three reasons why you should consider solar roller shades New York for your office or work space. Sun Protection If your business has […] The post 3 Reasons To Consider Roller Shades For Your Business first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2025

The National Audit Office (NAO) has called on the Treasury and the new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to improve how they categorise and define major projects according to their risk and strategic importance. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 14, 2025

Water company Cadiz tapped the engineering firm to oversee construction of a massive groundwater bank that will supply California and Arizona.

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Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2025

The High Court has set aside two days from 8 July for a hearing on a judicial review challenge to plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis complex. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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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.

Construction Management

Construction Dive

MARCH 14, 2025

The London-based builder reported a jump in U.S. backlog and continues to see value in infrastructure work, but increased material prices could cause more pain.

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Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2025

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received a cautiously warm welcome to its proposals designed to speed up planning and reduce obstacles to delivering infrastructure. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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New Civil Engineer

MARCH 14, 2025

Staines-on-Thames and Staines Moor site of special scientific interest (SSSI) are suffering from high levels of surface water flooding brought on by rapid urbanisation, NCEhas heard. The post Staines-on-Thames: A case study of groundwater flooding exacerbated by rapid urbanisation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2025

Weaknesses in how the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) supports UK industries must be addressed if government is to maximise the impact of its forthcoming Industrial Strategy and achieve its priority mission of growing the economy, says the National Audit Office (NAO) in a new report. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 14, 2025

Latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics highlight the construction industry’s continuing struggles.

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Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2025

Construction workers are seen as having the worst attitudes towards workplace health and safety by 37% of health and safety professionals, according to research from occupational health and safety trainer RRC International, who say the official statistics hugely understate the real scale of the problems. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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The Construction Index

MARCH 14, 2025

London Gatwick Airport has appoint Mace as main contractor a £140m extension to its mid-airfield pier, Pier 6.

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