Construction Placements

JULY 4, 2025

Innovative Techniques Transforming Modern Construction Engineering Practices From robotic 3D printers laying concrete to AI-powered digital twins that predict clashes before they happen, 2025 is rewriting the playbook for construction engineering. Discover how these innovations slash schedules, boost safety, and cut embodied carbon—reshaping the way we design and deliver our built environment.

Engineering

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2025

The post Smarter Safety On Site: Practical Solutions To Protect Construction Workers appeared first on UK Construction Blog. From slips and trips to equipment mishandling, site risks are everywhere. But with the right tools and habits, most accidents can be prevented. Construction is one of the most hands-on, fast-moving industries out there, but it’s also one of the most dangerous.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2025

Fast-growing contractor TSL Ltd has smashed through the half-billion turnover mark with profit nearly trebling last year. The technical construction and engineering contractor is riding high on orders for data centres, cold stores and pharmaceutical plant work. Surging demand fueled a 77% jump in revenue to £527m for the year ending 31 December 2024, with pre-tax profit up to nearly £27m from £10m previously.

Project Management

Construction Placements

JULY 4, 2025

AI Copilots for Quantity Surveyors: Estimating at Lightning Speed Discover how AI copilots and digital QS assistants are revolutionising quantity surveying—with features like automated takeoff, predictive forecasting, and seamless BIM integration. Explore tools, real-world use cases, and get our checklist and infographic for smarter decision-making.

Estimating

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.

Approvals

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2025

Doctors managed to successfully reattach the thumb of a teenage apprentice after was severed off by a rotating blade on a refurbishment site. The then 18-year-old resumed his apprenticeship with another firm following the procedure. He was employed as an apprentice joiner by 3B Construction when the incident happened during the conversion of a 19th century hunting lodge into a luxury hotel in the Highlands.

Procurement

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2025

Balfour Beatty has announced it is terminating all labour supply agreements with the Danny Sullivan Group. In a statement the contractor said:”During an audit of our UK labour suppliers, concerns related to the Danny Sullivan Group were identified. While these concerns were being reviewed, related issues were reported through our confidential whistleblowing channel in regard to our HS2 project. “An independent investigation, which has now concluded, found that Danny Sullivan Group ha

Government Works

Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Procurement body Prosper has awarded places to 34 contractors on a £1bn framework for retrofit and investment works across the UK public sector. The Decarbonisation and Investment Works Framework will run for four years from 23 June 2025 to 22 June 2029 and will enable… The post Prosper appoints 34 firms to £1bn decarbonisation and refurbishment framework appeared first on Construction News.

Public Works

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2025

The post Why Heavy-Duty Joist Hangers and Timber Connectors Are Essential for Structural Integrity in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction When it comes to structural safety and long-term durability, the choice of fasteners and connectors in construction is just as critical as the choice of materials. Whether you’re working on a residential extension, a commercial frame, or a large-scale timber structure, heavy-duty joist hangers and timber connectors play a vital

Building Products Distribution

Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

A construction firm has been fined £40,000 after an apprentice joiner had his thumb severed off by a rotating blade. The teenage apprentice was working for 3B Construction when the incident happened during the conversion of a 19th century hunting lodge into a luxury hotel… The post Firm fined after apprentice severed thumb in hotel build appeared first on Construction News.

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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 Equipment

Construction Placements

JULY 4, 2025

Reducing Unnecessary Expenses for Construction Businesses Last Updated on July 5, 2025 by Admin The construction industry, while lucrative, is also notorious for high operating costs and slim profit margins. With fluctuating material prices, rising labour costs, and unpredictable project timelines, controlling expenses is critical to ensure long-term profitability.

Cost Control

Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Five contractors have become founding members of a new Centre for Construction Best Practice (CCBP), in a coordinated drive to address long-standing problems in project delivery. Bam, Kier, Morgan Sindall, Stepnell and Wates have joined the CCBP as Gold Corporate Partners. The group aims to… The post Five major contractors back industry push to tackle delivery failings appeared first on Construction News.

New Civil Engineer

JULY 4, 2025

Significant repairs are set to commence on Hull's Drypool Bridge to remediate the structure’s deterioration, primarily located in its load-bearing concrete columns. The post Major repairs and strengthening set to commence to remediate deterioration of Hull’s Drypool Bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2025

The post How to Pick Fasteners for Harsh Environments appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Standard fasteners won’t cut it when construction projects face extreme conditions, like marine environments, chemical exposure, temperature fluctuations and corrosive atmospheres. The right fastener choice can help you avoid structural failure, the need to perform costly repairs and safety issues.

Environmental Consulting

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

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2025

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has notified three companies that they will be prosecuted for health and safety offences following a worker fatality at the Hinkley Point C construction site NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd, Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited are facing charges relating to an incident which occurred on the site, near Bridgwater, Somerset, on 13 November 2022.

Health Regulations

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2025

The post Advantages of Having Reliable Fuel Partners in Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fuel is one of those things that just has to turn up on time. If it doesn’t, everything from diggers to generators can grind to a halt – and delays start to stack up fast. That’s why it makes a difference to work with a fuel supplier you can count on.

Quality Control

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 4, 2025

As we celebrate Independence Day and the spirit of hard work and craftsmanship that built our country, it’s the perfect time to think about strengthening your construction business, so you have the freedom to grow and succeed. When most contractors consider why they lose clients, they often blame price competition, slow projects, or a client’s unrealistic expectations.

Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Wates is seeking £12m in damages from two subcontractors after defects in the roof of a £57m university sports facility delayed its completion. The firm was appointed to build one of the UK’s most sustainable sports centres – which has since won awards – at… The post Wates seeks £12m damages over swimming pool defects appeared first on Construction News.

Sustainability

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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.

Construction Equipment

New Civil Engineer

JULY 4, 2025

The Spending Review 2025 has sparked a genuine sense of optimism across the industry. The chancellor's commitment of £39bn for affordable housing over the next decade represents the kind of serious investment our industry has been calling for, especially after years of uncertainty. The post From promises to projects: construction technology has a role in spending review success appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering

Natural Building

JULY 4, 2025

The Crestone Energy Fair’s recent Natural Plasters & Earthbag Greenhouse workshops were a huge success, drawing participants from across Colorado and New Mexico—and as far as California—for two distinct weekends of immersive, hands-on learning. The Natural Plaster workshop was led by world-renowned natural plaster expert Athena Steen of the Canelo Project, whose decades of experience brought depth, artistry, and inspiration to the process of mixing and applying clay-based finishes.

Painting/finishing

New Civil Engineer

JULY 4, 2025

Works are set to enter the next phase on the A1 Black Cat roundabout scheme in the coming days, with key elements including a new flyover bridge and carriageway lowering. The post Next phase of works set to start on Black Cat roundabout scheme in Bedfordshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2025

Construction buyers have reported a return to growth in the house building sector for the first time since last September. But contraction in civil engineering and commercial work saw the bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index drop below the standstill 50 mark again in June for the six month in a row. At 48.8 in June the index was up from 47.9 in May and signalled the slowest decline in construction output since the current period of contraction began in January.

Surveying

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 News

JULY 4, 2025

Powys County Council has confirmed plans to procure a long-term partner to deliver a £772m transformation of its older people’s residential care estate. The council is seeking a strategic partner to co-design services and deliver the long-term vision for older people’s care in Powys, aimed… The post Powys council to procure £772m care home redevelopment partner appeared first on Construction News.

Procurement

New Civil Engineer

JULY 4, 2025

Three companies involved in the building of Hinkley Point C are to be prosecuted by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) over the death of a site supervisor at a construction site in 2022. The post Hinkley Point C companies to be prosecuted over construction site fatality appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering

The Construction Index

JULY 4, 2025

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Buildern

JULY 4, 2025

Hiring for a construction site isn’t just about finding people who perform physical tasks. One needs solid experience, technical understanding, and a team that can handle the pressure of an unpredictable job site. And that’s not always easy to pull off. Each industry has its challenges, but here the teams deal not only with the project timelines. Construction is one of the most unpredictable work environments out there.

Schedule Management

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Construction Management

Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2025

Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall. Photos courtesy Leonid Furmansky Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden, a beloved establishment in Austin, Tex., is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall on the north side of town. Designed by Furman & Keil Architects, the public-facing spaces include an indoor bar, bakeshop, and dining room, a 250-seat outdoor beer garden pavilion, and a drive-thru coffee bar.

Landscaping

Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Ultra-low carbon MMC builder Greencore Homes has secured £8m of public funding to support construction of a 42-home scheme in Milton Heights, Oxfordshire. The finance has been provided by Homes England through its Home Building Fund, which is aimed at supporting small and medium-sized housebuilders… The post MMC firm wins £8m funding for Oxfordshire housing scheme appeared first on Construction News.

The Construction Index

JULY 4, 2025

Three companies leading the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station are being prosecuted for health and safety offences following a worker fatality.