Construction materials costs rise for third month on tariff pressures
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
Contractors are receiving price hike notices on several key inputs, complicating efforts to plan and budget new projects.
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Pedestrian bridge opens in Docklands as part of West Gate Tunnel Project
Roads Online
APRIL 14, 2025
Image: stock.adobe.com/ Oranuch A new pedestrian walking and cycling bridge in Docklands, Victoria has opened as part of the $10 billion West Gate Tunnel Project. Inspired by the West Gate Bridge design and suspended from two 40-metre tall steel pylons by a series of cables, the 220-metre long bridge takes bike riders diagonally over busy Footscray Road linking to the Docklands retail precinct, the Capital City trail, the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and soon-to-be-completed elevated Veloway.
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Rosendin to demo robotic solar panel installers on Texas jobsite
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
The electrical contractor claims the tech will triple installation speeds, enhance worker safety and help address the industry’s persistent labor shortage.
Wessex Water appoints over 40 contractors to civils framework
Construction News
APRIL 14, 2025
This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Wessex Water has appointed more than 40 contractors to its new Civils Support Framework, aimed at bolstering its in-house delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South West of England. The… The post Wessex Water appoints over 40 contractors to civils framework appeared first on Construction News.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
Gilbane taps NYC construction veteran as city business leader
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
Raquel Diaz, who previously worked for AECOM Tishman and Turner Construction, boasts more than $2.8 billion of project deliveries in the Big Apple.
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Lane delivers $97.5M Florida road overhaul
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
The Connecticut-based firm widened lanes and improved on-ramps on I-275 near Tampa, Florida.
Historic landmark’s renovation nears completion
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2025
The Old Courthouse renovation is focused on preserving its architectural beauty while enhancing visitors experiences. Photo courtesy Nic Lehoux/courtesy Cooper Robertson Following an extensive renovation, the Old Courthouse in St. Louis will reopen on May 3, 2025, ushering in a new era of accessibility, educational programming, and community engagement.
The AI infrastructure race hits a political reality check
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
The AI-driven data center boom has created demand for land, electricity and water, a dynamic that has spawned growing opposition from communities, utility grid operators and regulators.
Vacant downtown site to be revitalized as destination spot
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2025
This milestone marks a major step toward revitalizing a key downtown site vacant since 2014. Photos courtesy The Cordish Companies The Cordish Companies will redevelop the Millennium Hotel property adjacent to the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch in Missouri. This milestone marks a major step toward revitalizing a key downtown site which has been vacant since 2014.
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.
Garbage Disposal Do’s and Don’ts to Avoid Clogs and Damage
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 14, 2025
The post Garbage Disposal Dos and Donts to Avoid Clogs and Damage appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Is your garbage disposal always backing up and you keep asking yourself What the heck is happening?. After 6+ years of plumbing, we have seen some crazy things happen due to homeowners putting weird things into their drains causing issues with their garbage disposal.
British Steel in race against time to keep furnaces firing
Construction News
APRIL 14, 2025
The government has taken control of British Steels Scunthorpe operations but faces a race against time to keep its blast furnaces running. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds told parliament during an emergency recall on Saturday (12 April) that the facilitys Chinese owner Jingye wanted to refuse… The post British Steel in race against time to keep furnaces firing appeared first on Construction News.
Meet Rosendin’s Solar Building Robots
CCR Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
Rosendin , the nations largest employee-owned electrical contracting company with one of the fastest-growing renewable energy programs, announces a major breakthrough in solar construction technology. The company will demonstrate its new autonomous robotic solution for photovoltaic (PV) solar module installation on April 17, 2025. This innovative 3-piece robotic system will transform utility-scale solar projects by tripling installation speeds, enhancing worker safety, and addressing the industr
Contractor loses cracked concrete court claim
Construction News
APRIL 14, 2025
A contractor who took a design firm to court after concrete on its development deteriorated just four months after completion has lost its case. Cambridgeshire-based MJS Projects (March) Ltd took designers RPS Consulting Services Ltd to Leeds Technology and Construction Court for alleged negligence and… The post Contractor loses cracked concrete court claim appeared first on Construction News.
How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns
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Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.
The Many Uses of Key Clamps in Construction, Safety & Design
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 14, 2025
The post The Many Uses of Key Clamps in Construction, Safety & Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When it comes to construction materials, flexibility, durability, and ease of assembly are often key. Key clamps, also referred to as tube clamps or pipe fittings, offer exactly that. Originally designed for industrial and safety-related applications, they have steadily gained popularity across a much broader spectrum, including interior design, retail, and DIY furniture building.
CASE Unveils Compact Wheel Loader Concept
Plant & Civil Engineer
APRIL 14, 2025
CASE Construction Equipment presented Impact at Bauma 2025, a new machine concept that represents a significant step forward in construction technology for the future. Impact stands out for its advanced technology: an electric compact wheel loader (CASE eCWL 12EV) with an innovative design, that eliminates the traditional cabin. Instead of being operated from the inside, the machine is remotely operatedfrom a dedicated control lounge.
Corpus Christi Mall Maintains Green Initiatives in Daily Operations
CCR Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
April is Earth Month, with April 22 designated as Earth Day, but at La Palmera, green initiatives are standard operation 365 days a year. Recycling and sustainability are top of mind at La Palmera as the first indoor mall to be LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2011, said La Palmera General Manager Amanda Sanchez. We are also a designated IREM Certified Sustainable Property, recognized for green building performance efforts and working with our tenants for improved sustainabi
Test Your Knowledge of the Four Steps to Effective Concrete
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2025
This weeks quiz is from Back to basics: The four steps to creating effective concrete. From mix design to curing, each phase plays a critical role in achieving strong, sustainable, and high-performing concrete. See how well you understand the science and strategy behind each essential step. Quiz - Apr 22 1. Which of the following is not one of the four essential steps to creating effective concrete?
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.
Roof Hugger’s patented Model T: Control the Roll!
CCR Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
Metal roofs move. Expansion and contraction caused by temperature change, as well as loads caused by snow and wind, create engineering issues that need to be solved when installing a metal-over-metal retrofit system. One consideration during the design of metal framing concerns roll or the tendency of a structural member to rotate from its intended axis.
Sir Robert McAlpine begins work on Northumbria University skills and tech centre
Construction News
APRIL 14, 2025
This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Sir Robert McAlpine has started work on a 30m main contract to build the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) for Northumbria University in Newcastle. The scheme, based on the universitys… The post Sir Robert McAlpine begins work on Northumbria University skills and tech centre appeared first on Construction News.
ABC Releases March Construction Spending Data
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
Construction input prices increased 0.5% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.6% for the month. Both overall and nonresidential construction input prices are 0.8% higher than one year ago. While crude petroleum prices fell considerably in March, that decline was more than offset by rapidly rising natural gas, steel, copper and lumber prices.
Profit climbs at skyscraper builder
Construction News
APRIL 14, 2025
High-rise specialist Renaker posted record revenue and profit despite periods of uncertainty and delays brought on by gateway two building safety requirements. The developer-builder, responsible for many of Manchesters city-centre high-rises, reported its pre-tax profit had grown by 27 per cent to 6.3m in the… The post Profit climbs at skyscraper builder appeared first on Construction News.
How AI is Reshaping Construction: Insights from Industry Experts
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Construction firms embracing AI are outperforming the competition. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation. Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget.
Caterpillar unveils new Cat off-highway truckÂ
Plant & Civil Engineer
APRIL 14, 2025
Caterpillar showcased the new Cat 775 off-highway truck at bauma Munich 2025, spotlighting the companys ongoing leadership in technology and autonomous capabilities. The machine is the first next generation design of off-highway trucks for the company. Distinguishing it from the previous 775 models, this 65-tonne (71-ton) payload hauler is engineered to enable fully autonomous capabilities in the future.
Arcadis Launches Industry Forecast: The Design Perspective
CCR Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever design forecast, The Design Perspective. This pioneering report sets a new benchmark in the industry, offering transformative strategies and solutions to tackle the most pressing questions facing the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector today.
Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for Tilt Buckets
Plant & Civil Engineer
APRIL 14, 2025
Trimble announced the availability of its Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for tilt bucket attachments. By integrating the full range of motion of the tilt bucket’s cutting edge into the Siteworks machine guidance and layout software, field operators can now achieve precise grading and levelling, efficient ditch cleaning and shaping, accurate backfilling and complex slope work.
Collapsed M&E firm’s supply chain to miss out on almost £7m
Construction News
APRIL 14, 2025
Trade creditors of a collapsed electrical contractor are unlikely to recover any of the money the firm owed, administrators have said. TNA Electrical, which appointed administrators from Leonard Curtis in February, left its supply chain out of pocket by 6.9m, according to documents published on… The post Collapsed M&E firms supply chain to miss out on almost 7m appeared first on Construction News.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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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.
Komatsu presents three new electric mini excavators
Plant & Civil Engineer
APRIL 14, 2025
Komatsu presented three new electric mini excavators at bauma 2025. The new models, the PC20E, PC26E, and PC33E complete with new cab specification, are especially focused on the European market, and offer customers a sustainable and powerful solution for a variety of excavation tasks. Komatsu is committed to developing innovative and sustainable technologies that meet the evolving needs of our customers, says Emanuele Viel, Group Manager for the Utility line at Komatsu Europe.
Homes England to procure long-term partner for £950m Newcastle regeneration
Construction News
APRIL 14, 2025
This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Homes England has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise to secure a long-term private-sector delivery partner for a 950m redevelopment scheme in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Forth Yards project spans 21 hectares of… The post Homes England to procure long-term partner for 950m Newcastle regeneration appeared first on Construction News.
Test Your Knowledge of Floor Flatness and Levelness
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2025
This weeks quiz is from Concrete floors in diverse facilities: Key factors for optimal performance. From curing methods to measurement standards, FF and FL values play a critical role in floor performance. See how well you understand the specs behind a smooth, level slab. Quiz - Apr 15 1. What is the primary limitation of relying solely on ASTM E1155 FF/FL measurements for ensuring the final acceptability of concrete floors for floor covering installation?
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