Will contractors scramble for labor this year? It depends.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2025
Firms that build multi-year megaprojects may have more success finding construction workers, experts say.
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2025
Firms that build multi-year megaprojects may have more success finding construction workers, experts say.
Construction News
JANUARY 9, 2025
HS2 has submitted design changes for its Curzon Street station to Birmingham City Council. Outline planning permission for the terminus was granted in 2020, with a Mace-Dragados joint venture being awarded the 570m job the following yearand early works starting in 2024. Application papers recently… The post HS2 lodges Curzon Street redesign application appeared first on Construction News.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2025
Running a construction company is hard but these steps can lead to a more profitable business, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
The construction industry is a significant contributor to global emissions and will require a multifaceted approach to effectively decarbonise. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be crucial to these efforts, enhancing cost-efficiency and meeting strict environmental regulations. The post Building a Greener Tomorrow: The impact of BESS on sustainable construction 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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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
JANUARY 9, 2025
Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.
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Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2025
The strong momentum is expected to support spending this year, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.
Ed Zarenski
JANUARY 9, 2025
We are close enough, now in mid-January, to see where the numbers will end up for 2024. Construction spending as of Nov is up 6.5% year-to-date vs same 11 months in 2023. We are up 6.0% ytd vs the average of 2023. My forecast predicts we end 2024 up 6.2%, but growth is only 3.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
The National Audit Office (NAO) has received a request from a campaign group, echoed by a former energy secretary, to conduct a review of the public money invested in Sizewell C. The post Sizewell C faces calls for National Audit Office investigation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
JANUARY 9, 2025
Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed as the new lead contractor for a life science transformation within London’s Canary Wharf.
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.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
Crewes railway infrastructure has undergone a once in a generation upgrade following a 190M investment by Network Rail, aimed at enhancing both passenger and freight services at one of Britains busiest junctions. The post Network Rail completes once in a generation 190M overhaul of Crewe bottleneck appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Civil Engineering Web
JANUARY 9, 2025
Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards shared the draft version of IS 1893:2023 for commentary purposes. This standard represents the criteria for the earthquake-resistant design of structures. The draft version of IS 1893 is set to introduce significant changes in the methodology of designing earthquake-resistant structures. IS 1893 : 2023 Draft Version The draft version.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
The National Energy System Operator (Neso) on Wednesday issued its third capacity market notice (CMN) of autumn and winter 2024/25 to ensure that no blackouts occurring on the UK electricity grid. The post Blackout prevention system activated for third time this winter appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JANUARY 9, 2025
A life sciences job in Londons Canary Wharf originally won by collapsed contractor ISG will be completed by Morgan Sindall. The tier one contractor announced this morning (9 January) that it is taking on the project at 17 Columbus Courtyard, Canary Wharf after the job… The post Morgan Sindall takes over ISG life sciences job appeared first on Construction News.
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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.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has entered into a partnership with solar energy firm Activ8 Energies, alongside SSE Airtricity, to establish a solar farm within its premises. The post Liverpool John Lennon Airport to install 3M solar farm appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2025
Nelson Mechanical finds the reason for a crippling error code in a heat pump system that was driving the homeowner nuts.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
Data centres face increasing risks from climate change in the form of heatwaves, flooding and power outages, according to a new report from techUK. The post Warning about critical national infrastructure data centres failure due to climate risks appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
JANUARY 9, 2025
Explore new revenue streams and overcome scheduling challenges associated with concrete pours
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New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
Recent research has shed light on the funding disparities for pothole maintenance across local authorities in England, revealing significant differences in the additional budget allocated per mile of road. The post Pothole funding disparity: Brighton gets biggest boost while Blackpool receives least appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
The Construction Index
JANUARY 9, 2025
Southern Water has awarded contracts totalling £530m in value to boost its wastewater network performance in the southeast of England.
New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
The proposal to build Europes largest battery energy storage facility on a former coal mine in Scotland has received notice to begin construction. The post Construction of Europes biggest battery farm on former Scottish coal mine to begin appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Equipment World
JANUARY 9, 2025
Motor graders from Caterpillar, Deere and Komatsu topped the list. See which models were best-sellers and fetched top dollar at auction.
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New Civil Engineer
JANUARY 9, 2025
Over the recent Christmas and New Year period, significant upgrades were carried out on the Transpennine Route, a key rail link between Manchester and York. The post Transpennine Route Upgrade | Bridge replacement and station milestones hit over holidays appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
JANUARY 9, 2025
Profit at Munnelly Group has inched upwards despite a 24 per cent increase in turnover. Revenue for the year to 31 March 2024 rose from 119m to 147.2m, according to the family-owned contractors latest annual accounts. Chief executive Phil Munnelly said the revenue growth reflected… The post Turnover rises at diversified family contractor appeared first on Construction News.
Specification Product Update
JANUARY 9, 2025
Architectural Ironmonger : AC Leigh Client : H&R Strood, ADS The Project: A former coaching in, The White Horses hotel has over 300 years of history within its walls. Throughout this time, the hotel has welcomed weary travellers and local residents to enjoy refreshments and top-notch food. With sea views and individually designed rooms, this hotel is something special.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2025
The New York chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC-NY) is a nonprofit organization that connects women and promotes diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction and related fields. PWC NY offers informative industry programming, exclusive member resources, and leadership and networking opportunities. Each year PWC’s Board of Directors recognizes twenty women under the age of 40 who are excelling in their careers in the AEC industry.
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Construction Law
JANUARY 9, 2025
Construction clients are totally failing to engage with the new building safety regime while pressure to deliver projects cheaper and faster is increasing, according to research carried out by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The association is calling for a public awareness publicity campaign to boost client engagement. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.
ENR Construction
JANUARY 9, 2025
Wildfires in Los Angeles have already destroyed thousands of buildings this week and the full extent of the damage will not be known for some time, according to local officials during a media briefing Jan.
Construction Law
JANUARY 9, 2025
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reports success with a pilot scheme using Artificial Intelligence to spot bid rigging by contractors and warns of significant risks to public procurement from the illegal activities. 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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