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$1.65B METRONET Ellenbrook Line now open

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government. The METRONET Ellenbrook Line is now officially open, marking the biggest expansion of Perths rail network in more than 16 years. The 21-kilometre line includes five new stations at Morley, Noranda, Ballajura, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook, and will tie in with the new Bayswater Station that opened earlier this year.

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Exciting Career Opportunities at Hill International for 2025 | Multiple Job openings

Construction Placements

Exciting Career Opportunities at Hill International for 2025 | Multiple Job openings Interested in a career at Hill International? Explore job openings and apply now to work on globally recognized construction projects. The post Exciting Career Opportunities at Hill International for 2025 | Multiple Job openings appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Challenge and Improve Construction Cost Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Challenge and improve construction cost estimating methods by enhancing data and ensuring process standardization. Improving construction cost estimating data and processes are central to significantly enhancing cost visibility and cost management. Robust Construction Cost Estimating Requirements: #1. Detailed line item estimating #2. Local market, current, verifiable and objective labor, material, equipment, and productivity data sets linked to granular construction tasks. #3.

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Historic Construction Projects and Their Legacy

The Constructor

Throughout history, humanity has erected remarkable structures that showcase engineering prowess and leave a lasting legacy. Iconic constructions like the Eiffel Tower, the Burj Khalifa, and the Great Wall of China stand as testaments to human ingenuity and ambition.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Alliance Job Order Contracting 2025

Job Order Contracting

Alliance Job Order Contracting has multiple benefits over traditional JOC. While traditional JOC Programs use national average cost data and location factoring or pay “JOC Consultants” a percentage of total JOC construction volume, neither maximize the potential of Alliance Job Order Contracting. The older methods, while prevalent and arguable the ‘status quo, do not provide requisite levels of cost visibility and/or cost management.

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Difference Between Digital vs. Non-Digital Theodolites

Prodyogi

Theodolite, a precision instrument used to measure horizontal and vertical angles, has been an indispensable tool in surveying and engineering for centuries. Over time, the technology behind these instruments has evolved significantly, leading to the development of both non-digital and digital theodolites. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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Cemex has restored 1,750ha of quarries to provide homes for 46 threatened bird species

New Civil Engineer

Cemex has restored 1,750ha of quarry sites, working in partnership with the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds), to provide homes for 46 threatened species of birds. The post Cemex has restored 1,750ha of quarries to provide homes for 46 threatened bird species appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction’s 2025 Top Contractor Award: Submissions Open

For Construction Pros

Pavement Maintenance & Reconstructions Top Contractor award spotlights the annual top contractors in the pavement, sealcoating, striping, and pavement repair markets.

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Contract awarded for refurbishment of Tyne and Wear Metro traction power systems

New Civil Engineer

Sella Controls has been awarded a contract to upgrade the traction power systems of the Tyne and Wear Metro, employing hardware from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems. The post Contract awarded for refurbishment of Tyne and Wear Metro traction power systems appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Work resumes on ISG school project

The Construction Index

A new contractor resumes work today on Burgess Hill school that has been stalled since the collapse of ISG.

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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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Tips for Finding Work in the Oil and Gas Industry

Civil Engineer Blog

It can be difficult finding your way in just about any industry when you first get out of university. The oil and gas industry is no different. But regardless of whether youre looking for gas engineer jobs or jobs of any other colour in the sector, there are a few tips that can help you […] The post Tips for Finding Work in the Oil and Gas Industry first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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City of London says yes to 60 Gracechurch Street

The Construction Index

The City of London Corporation has approved construction of a 36-storey office tower at 60 Gracechurch Street.

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Plumbing Challenges in Civil Engineering and Solutions

Civil Digital

In civil engineering, plumbing challenges can arise from a multitude of factors. Whether it’s the design or integration within construction projects, your plumbing system plays a significant role in your infrastructure’s efficiency and safety. You may encounter issues like poor water pressure, leaking pipes or even blocked sewers. Thankfully, advancements in technology have provided solutions.

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Red turnover grows 85% to pass £100m mark

The Construction Index

London-based contractor Red Construction Group has posted financial results showing 85% growth last year.

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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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Timber imports slow

The Construction Index

Timber import volumes were down 1.2% overall in the third quarter of 2024.

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Suspended jail sentence for cowboy roofer

The Construction Index

A roofing firm has been fined while its director has been handed a suspended prison sentence after putting the lives of workers at risk.

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