Construction injury rate drops to lowest in over a decade
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The government has sent initial warning letters to 49 organisations involved in the Grenfell Tower tragedy, including firms that ministers want to ban from public sector work. In September, responding to the phase two report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, prime minister Keir Starmer told… The post Grenfell firms facing public work ban get warning letters appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The industry’s best leaders have a high level of emotional intelligence, writes a construction consultant.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has released fresh consultation documents that detail updated proposals for engineering works to construct the East West Rail (EWR) line between Oxford and Cambridge. The post East West Rail consults on proposals including new tunnels, bridges and station designs appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Employers, workers and safety officials aren’t often on the same page about appropriate head protection, a new study finds.
Construction Project Zone brings together the best content for construction projects from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Private sector activity appears to be responding to the Fed's recent actions faster than publicly funded jobs.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Home England has got back £128,000 following the collapse of Ilke Homes, the liquidator has revealed. The latest progress report, filed by the modular homebuilder’s liquidator at AlixPartners on 11 November, revealed the agency is still owed £68.8m. In February, a liquidator's update forecast Homes… The post Homes England gets just £128,000 after Ilke collapse appeared first on Construction News.
Civil Engineer Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Construction Accountants might not known as the most interesting types, but it is important that you really get to know your account individual or company, before you choose. Considering that this individual or company will know just everything about your financial life it is important that you choose correctly. So how do you go about […] The post 4 Areas to Consider When Choosing The Right Construction Accountant first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Construction News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The winners of the annual Construction News Workforce Awards were announced tonight in a gala ceremony at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane. Categories showcased individual and organisational initiatives to improve employment practices and make construction a great industry to work… The post Winners step up for CN Workforce Awards 2024 appeared first on Construction News.
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.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/ Taras Rudenko The Australian Rail Track Corporation has completed the Narrabri to Turrawan Line Upgrade just in time for what’s anticipated to be one of the largest grain harvests for farmers in north-west New South Wales. Funded by a $44.7 million investment from the Federal Government, the rail upgrade between the Hunter Valley and Narrabri North aims to improve freight efficiency and connectivity in the region.
New Civil Engineer
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to consolidate existing pension schemes into megafunds, aiming to channel billions into new businesses and infrastructure projects. The post Billions to be made available for UK infrastructure via megafunds in major pension reform appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Gilbane Building Company, a global leader in construction management, proudly announces Anne Alexander as Senior Manager of Business Development for its New York City business. Anne brings over 18 years of experience working with leading firms to develop growth strategies for existing and new markets within the AEC industry. Her experience in understanding clients’ needs to influence strategic direction will help to diversify and grow Gilbane’s New York City presence and portfolio.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Diggers could soon be joining tractors demonstrating in Parliament Square, judging by growing anger and despair across the plant hire world.
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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.
AEC Business
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I welcome Robert Salaj, Customer Advisory Team Director at Quickbase, to discuss the transformative impact of digital construction. The post A Platform Approach to the Productivity Challenge in Construction appeared first on AEC Business.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Image: stock.adobe.com/ teerapon Public feedback is being sought on the proposed development of a $400 million Darwin Renewable Energy Hub (REH). The project will play a pivotal role in supplying more affordable, secure and cleaner energy for households and businesses on the Darwin-Katherine electricity system. The REH involves the co-location of up to six large-scale solar farms, capable of generating 180-210 megawatts of renewable energy, alongside a battery energy storage system, all on a sin
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
HS1 main works contractor Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) is seeking more suppliers for a new a £250m framework.
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Image: inlandrail.com.au Inland Rail has revealed the latest designs of the Euroa railway station precinct and is inviting feedback from the local community before the project begins construction next year. Inland Rail, and construction partner John Holland will undertake a month-long community engagement process to gather feedback on the landscaping, urban design finishes, colour palettes and heritage interpretation options.
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.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Gilbane Building Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to growth in Northern California with the appointment of Suchayita (Sue) Bhattacharjee as Director of Preconstruction. This strategic hire reinforces Gilbane’s expansion in the region’s life sciences market and enhances the company’s technical leadership capabilities.
The Contractor Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A catastrophic series of events led to the complete failure of this chilled water plant in the middle of the cooling season.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a specification providing a means to determine the chemical compatibility of sealants, liquid applied and self-adhered flashing materials used for the installation of fenestration products. AAMA 713-24 ([link] Methods to Evaluate Chemical Compatibility of Freshly-Applied Sealants with Freshly-Applied Liquid and/or Self-Adhered Flashing Materials, an FGIA document, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store.
For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
An effective approach to screening job applications is by identifying red flags that can indicate poor fit.
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Construction News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
More than £260m was spent on two major road schemes that have now been put on ice, Construction News can reveal. In July this year, chancellor Rachel Reeves shelved both the £1.7bn project to build the A303 Stonehenge tunnel scheme (pictured) and the £320m A27… The post Government spent £260m on shelved road schemes appeared first on Construction News.
The Construction Index
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Latest estimates from the Office for National Statistics put third quarter construction output growth in Great Britain at 0.8% but new orders are down 22%.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
QXO, Inc. (Nasdaq: QXO) today announced that Ashwin Rao has been appointed chief artificial intelligence officer, effective immediately. He will serve as the company’s principal AI architect, as QXO becomes a leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry. Brad Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of QXO, said, “Artificial intelligence will permeate everything we do at QXO, including demand forecasting, inventory management and e-commerce.
For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Hear from Link-Belt Excavators' Adam Woods on how this emerging technology is important in today's market.
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Equipment World
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Volvo Construction Equipment has rolled out two straight-boom excavators designed for demolition, the 30-metric-ton EC300 and the 40-metric-ton EC400.
For Construction Pros
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The labor market has undergone changes since 2019, especially regarding career and education choices. More young workers are considering alternatives to traditional four-year degrees.
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Scotland’s Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has welcomed Scottish Government moves to eliminate low cost tenders from public sector projects, saying they smother innovation and damage industry productivity and growth. 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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