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Hino hybrid electric delivers fuel savings for Altus

Roads Online

Image courtesy of Hino. Australias largest provider of traffic services, Altus Traffic, continues to reduce its fuel bill and CO 2 emissions courtesy of the adoption of Hino 300 Series Hybrid Electrics into its fleet. Our fleet comprises of over 600 trucks, which are a combination of Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) and Drop Deck bodies, said Brendan Cannon, Group Fleet & Utilisation Manager for Altus Traffic.

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Effective Construction Communication in a Digital AI World

CCR Magazine

Overwhelmingly, digital risk, cyber security breaches, and the unknown liabilities associated with constantly evolving artificial intelligence technologies cause the most significant litigation trend concerns for the business owners and in-house lawyer clients responding to the Norton Rose Fulbright Twentieth Anniversary Litigation Trends Survey. [link] These risks include traditional data privacy and cyber security concerns, but also other litigation risks arising from incorporation of new tech

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Poor leadership pushing women out of construction

Construction Dive

A majority of women want to advance their careers but don’t see growth opportunities, a new survey found.

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Is Selling for Cash a Smart Move?

CCR Magazine

You might be dealing with repairs, pressing financial demands, or a looming relocation. If you’re wondering whether a quick cash sale is right for you, let’s explore the pros and potential risks. Some sellers need a fast transaction to avoid market volatility or pricey repairs. Securing a cash offer lets you skip that uncertainty and complicated financing.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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More private construction projects face delays

Construction Dive

Non-public work posted a 36.7% jump year over year in on-hold activity, according to the latest Project Stress data from ConstructConnect.

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Skanska’s small business incubator has led to $740M in partnerships

Construction Dive

The 20-year-old Construction Management Building Blocks program seeks to grow and develop small firms.

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PMI reveals fastest downturn in construction output since pandemic

The Construction Index

While the government hopes to ‘build, baby, build’, UK construction has just gone through its worst month for nearly five years.

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Machine learning and digital custodianship could help Network Rail with asset inspections

New Civil Engineer

Machine learning and digital custodianship could help Network Rail with the systemic issues that exist within its structures inspections regime, according to an artificial intelligence (AI) tech company. The post Machine learning and digital custodianship could help Network Rail with asset inspections appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Housing and civils hit hard as construction activity plummets  

Construction News

A sharp downturn hit the UK construction sector in February with the lowest activity level since May 2020. The latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data, released this morning (6 March), showed an activity index of 44.6. This was down from the… The post Housing and civils hit hard as construction activity plummets appeared first on Construction News.

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Construction Site Inspection Checklist

Buildern

Have you ever wondered what keeps the construction project on track, ensuring that everything goes as expected? The answer lies in the construction site inspection checklist, which is a powerful tool to monitor progress, assess if it complies with local regulations, and ensure that everything is carried out according to the highest standards. A construction site inspection checklist is essential for any construction project.

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Balfour Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn stepping down

New Civil Engineer

Balfour Beatty has announced that its chief executive Leo Quinn is to step down after more than 10 years in the role and on the Board. The post Balfour Beatty chief executive Leo Quinn stepping down appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Caddick opens Durham office

The Construction Index

Caddick Construction Group is continuing its geographical expansion across the north with a new based in Durham.

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Network Rail engages market on £136M structures civils inspection framework for Wales and Western

New Civil Engineer

Network Rail is seeking market engagement on a 135.6M civils inspection framework for structures in its Wales and Western region. The post Network Rail engages market on 136M structures civils inspection framework for Wales and Western 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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Next-Gen $4B Nuclear Power Plant in Wyo. Gets Key Approvals, Union Labor Agreement

ENR Construction

Developer TerraPower and contractor Bechtel will work under union pact to build a proposed 345-MW sodium-cooled fast nuclear reactor in Wyoming.

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Shetland Islands tunnels plan takes ‘huge step forward’ with sonar investigations

New Civil Engineer

Plans for subsea tunnels connecting the Shetland mainland to Yell and Yell to Unst have taken a huge step forward with sonar investigations set to commence this month. The post Shetland Islands tunnels plan takes huge step forward with sonar investigations appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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British Museum seeks consultants

The Construction Index

The British Museum is seeking consultants for the renewal of its £46m construction consultancy services framework.

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Port of Cromarty Firth to become UK first to make offshore wind turbines with £55M injection

New Civil Engineer

The Port of Cromarty Firth in Scotland is set to become the UKs first port able to make floating offshore wind turbines on site, following the governments announcement of a 55.7M funding boost for its expansion. The post Port of Cromarty Firth to become UK first to make offshore wind turbines with 55M injection 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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Hartwell unveils £100m Digbeth plan

The Construction Index

Hartwell, the automative and property development company, has unveiled £100m regeneration plans to redevelop the site of an old iron works in Birmingham.

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Video: Sany's First Compact Track Loader, the ST230V

Equipment World

The ST230V features a 73-horsepower Yanmar engine, a 2,430-pound rated operating capacity and a 120.5-inch bucket pin height at maximum lift.

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Mace to reconfigure Imperial’s Great Hall

The Construction Index

Mace Construct has been appointed to redevelop Imperial College London’s Great Hall, located in the Sherfield Building on its South Kensington campus.

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Industry Anticipates Geothermal Energy Growth Burst in the US

ENR Construction

The power source is gaining ground from emerging technology, cost reduction, private investment and possible buy in from the new administration.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCTâ„¢ 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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Plumbers slam call for lowering school leaving age

The Construction Index

The Plumbing & Heating Federation has spoken out against a proposal to lower the school leaving age.

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Industry Anticipates Major Growth of Geothermal Energy in the US

ENR Construction

The power source is gaining ground from emerging technology, cost reduction, private investment and possible buy in from the new administration.

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Finishing the job. 70 years on

The Construction Index

A scheme to complete infilling work on a Victorian tunnel with a tragic past has been completed by contractors working for the Historical Railway Estate.

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Additional Thoughts On Reevaluating OSHA

FDR Safety

I recently reviewed a post by Heather MacDougall about where OSHA should go in the next four years. Before you read my comments, read Heathers blog at [link] State Safety Enforcement: Sending safety and health enforcement to the states is not the answer. Currently, the funding and performance of state plans vary widely from state to state. Some states have significant state funding and staffing, and other states only provide the minimum funding required to maintain the program and have very limi

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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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Sisk at UK-Ireland summit

The Construction Index

Sisk chief executive Paul Brown was at the table with UK prime minister Keir Starmer and Irish taoiseach Micheál Martin for a UK-Ireland summit yesterday (6th March 2025).

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Powering Progress in Off-Highway Machinery with Electrification

For Construction Pros

Manufacturers in the off-highway industry are facing challenges as the industry moves toward electrification, but this can be an opportunity with the right approach.

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4 contractors invited to bid to construct world’s first ship tunnel in Norway

New Civil Engineer

The Norwegian Coastal Administration has shortlisted four contractors to compete for the construction of the Stad Ship Tunnel, the first full-scale ship tunnel in the world. The post 4 contractors invited to bid to construct worlds first ship tunnel in Norway appeared first on New Civil Engineer.