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Private delays, abandonments drive project stress higher

Construction Dive

Over the past 12 months, non-public developments placed on hold jumped 40%, while abandonments increased 14.1%, according to ConstructConnect.

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Stantec selected by Beacon AI Centers to provide design and engineering services for data center campuses in Alberta

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project will meet a growing capacity demand in the province Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to provide architecture, building engineering, sustainability, transportation, civil, environmental, geomatics, and project management for an AI data center development program from Beacon AI Centers, a pioneering data center development company backed by Nadia […]

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Whiting-Turner breaks ground on $880M Pennsylvania hospital expansion

Construction Dive

The centerpiece of the Geisinger project is an 11-story tower with a new, larger emergency room.

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Arup and Wharf District Council publish guidance to accelerate local resilience efforts through community-led projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Arup and the Wharf District Council in Boston released today the Neighborhood Resiliency Project Handbook, which provides guidance on how to develop and execute community-led projects to enhance neighborhood flood resilience.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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New water infrastructure firm launches in Arizona

Construction Dive

RS Contracting will specialize in the construction and rehabilitation of water and wastewater systems.

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O’Donnell & Naccarato Celebrates Grand Opening of $750M Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center

Civil + Structural Engineer

12-story, 520,000 square foot hospital is New Jerseys first and only freestanding cancer hospital and the states only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. New Brunswick, NJODonnell & Naccarato(O&N), a leading structural engineering firm specializing in innovative and client-focused design solutions,celebrated the grand opening of theJack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Centerin New Brunswick, New Jersey.

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Construction sector suffers worst month for insolvencies since last July

Construction News

More construction firms went under in March than in any other month since last July, newly released official figures show. Data published this morning (20 May) by the Insolvency Service shows 377 construction firms went under in March, up on the 368 total for February… The post Construction sector suffers worst month for insolvencies since last July appeared first on Construction News.

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JE Dunn, Nabholz tapped for proposed $825M Arkansas prison

Construction Dive

The controversial 3,000-bed detention facility in Franklin County has yet to secure funding.

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5 Benefits of Digital Safety Training Tools Over Traditional Options

Safety Services Company

Quick Highlights: Traditional safety training methods have major limitations when compared to their digital counterparts. Digital safety training tools can be infinitely scaled to meet the needs of your organization, regardless of company size, team member location, or the type of training required. Tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS) are quickly becoming essential to keep safety training up to date and keep organizations compliant.

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Alabama home builder completes first commercial project

Construction Dive

Stone Martin Commercial has finished construction of a $1.8 million warehouse in Opelika, Alabama, its first ground-up job since it entered the nonresidential space last year.

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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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Optimizing Construction Workforce Management in 2025: Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Empower Skilled Talent

Construction Marketing

The construction industry isn’t facing a temporary labor shortageit’s working through a structural reset. In 2025, demand for skilled labor remains high, but the pipeline of qualified talent is still throttled by aging demographics, weak vocational training investment, and fierce competition from other industries. Meanwhile, material costs are rising, economic signals remain volatile, and project owners still expect on-time delivery.

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Ford: A heavy duty benchmark

Roads Online

The Ford Ranger Super Duty has been designed to handle tough and unforgiving terrain. Images: Ford. Born from intel received from heavy-duty industries, the Ford Ranger Super Duty provides enhanced capability, durability and productivity. The first-ever Ford Ranger Super Duty in Australia has been revealed, a machine uncompromising in its ability to help those who do the toughest jobs, thanks to the Rangers Driver Assist Technology, safety features, incredible versatility and immense capability.

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Uncrewed vessels begin seabed surveys for next England–Scotland interconnector

New Civil Engineer

A fleet of four uncrewed survey vessels (USVs) launched from the North Yorkshire coast at the end of April to begin a two-month seabed survey along the proposed route of the Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL5) interconnector. The post Uncrewed vessels begin seabed surveys for next EnglandScotland interconnector appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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First stage of Fishermans Bend project begins

Roads Online

Aerial view of the Innovation Precinct in Fishermans Bend. Artists impression year 2050. Image: Victorian Government Main works have started on the first stage of the Fishermans Bend project, Australias largest urban renewal project, comprising of five precincts. The Port Melbourne project extends across 480 hectares and will link the citys CBD with Port Phillip Bay.

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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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Tarmac sells troubled civils contractor Alun Griffiths back to founder

New Civil Engineer

Tarmac has sold financially stricken civil engineering contractor Alun Griffiths back to its founder, whose name it bears. The post Tarmac sells troubled civils contractor Alun Griffiths back to founder appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Cambridgeshire County Council plans 2026 framework launch after market engagement concludes

Construction News

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed preliminary market engagement for its next major construction framework, which is expected to be tendered in summer 2025. The council confirmed today (20 May) in a preliminary market engagement notice that the soft market testing process, launched under the Procurement… The post Cambridgeshire County Council plans 2026 framework launch after market engagement concludes appeared first on Construction News.

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HS2 assembling viaducts ahead of slide over M6 in Birmingham

New Civil Engineer

High Speed 2 (HS2) engineers have completed the first structural steel section of two new viaducts that will be slid across the M6 motorway close to Birmingham Airport The post HS2 assembling viaducts ahead of slide over M6 in Birmingham appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Homes England "beats house-building targets"

The Construction Index

The government’s housing and regeneration agency managed to exceed three key targets last year, it has claimed.

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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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Bechtel Selected for $1.5B Project to Complete Indiana Solar Farm

ENR Construction

Bechtel has been hired to provide design, engineering and construction for the final three phases of the $2.5-billion, 1.6-GW Mammoth Solar facility in Indiana.

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Cowi lands engineering role on upgrade to Elizabeth Harbour on island of Jersey

New Civil Engineer

Ports of Jersey has appointed Cowi as clients engineer for the significant upgrade to the islands Elizabeth Harbour. The post Cowi lands engineering role on upgrade to Elizabeth Harbour on island of Jersey appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Strabag upbeat despite tumbling profit

Construction News

Strabag remains bullish about its prospects for the UK market, despite a sharp fall in profit and doubts over the profitability of its work on HS2. Pre-tax profit at the UK arm of the Austrian civils contractor fell from almost 25m last year to just… The post Strabag upbeat despite tumbling profit appeared first on Construction News.

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Liverpool names contractors on new £850M highways works framework

New Civil Engineer

Liverpool City Council has named eight contractors to it new 850M Highways Planned Works Framework aimed at improving the citys road infrastructure through a streamlined procurement process. The post Liverpool names contractors on new 850M highways works framework 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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Clyde Gateway unveils £500m Glasgow masterplan

The Construction Index

Clyde Gateway, Glasgow’s urban regeneration company, has unveiled a £500m scheme to redevelop a 100-ha site across Glasgow’s east end and South Lanarkshire.

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Glencar wins Oxford University archive job 

Construction News

Glencar has been appointed to deliver an expansion of the Oxford University's Collections Storage Facility in Swindon. Commissioned by Oxford Universitys Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), the project includes a 69-week build programme due to complete in August 2026. Construction started in April. Glencar did… The post Glencar wins Oxford University archive job appeared first on Construction News.

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Turkish cement firm to build £35m Liverpool terminal

The Construction Index

Turkish cement producer Medcem is to build a £35m deep-water cement terminal at the former P&O site at Gladstone Dock in the Port of Liverpool.

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Uptick in project starts belies construction sector struggles

Construction News

A surge in project starts should not divert attention from more worrying underlying trends facing the construction sector, according to a new analysis. The latest data from market intelligence provider Glenigan shows the number of project starts rose by 29 per cent from February to… The post Uptick in project starts belies construction sector struggles appeared first on Construction News.

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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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Why AI is the missing keystone in the UK’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy

New Civil Engineer

The UK Governments ambitious 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy promises to transform the nations economic, environmental and social landscape. However, a critical element is conspicuously absent from this grand vision: artificial intelligence (AI). The post Why AI is the missing keystone in the UKs 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Genuit upbeat on market prospects

Construction News

Revenue at construction products manufacturer Genuit is up 8.5 per cent on last year amid encouraging signs of recovery in the UK market. According to the groups latest trading statement, revenue for the four months of this year stood at 199m, compared with 184m at… The post Genuit upbeat on market prospects appeared first on Construction News.

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What to Check Out Before Buying Your New Home

Civil Engineer Blog

Buying a new house is an exciting time for everyone. You and your family are planning for the future, looking forward to your new life in a brand new home. Thats why its important to make sure youre making all the right decisions before you go ahead with the buy. Dont cut corners, because youll […] The post What to Check Out Before Buying Your New Home first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Structure Tone prospers on ISG legacy

Construction News

Profit at fit-out specialist Structure Tone has risen by 17 per cent, as the firm picked up projects and talent in the wake of the high-profile collapse of ISG. The company's pre-tax profit rose from 1.28m to 1.5m, while turnover swelled from 134m to 175m.… The post Structure Tone prospers on ISG legacy appeared first on Construction News.

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Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. Delays, misalignments, and compliance gaps can derail performance and cut into margins. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows. From reducing idle equipment time to maintaining compliance and tightening inventory control, every recommendation in this guide is built around impr