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Team selected to build $7B Austin light rail

Construction Dive

AECOM, Parsons and STV are among those picked to design and construct the Texas city’s new all-electric system, which is set to open in 2033.

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New OSHA 300 Log Requirements in 2025 | What You Need to Know

Safety Services Company

Are you ready for the new OSHA 300 Log requirements in 2025? If you’re a contractor or safety professional, these changes are more than just another to-do on your compliance listthey bring important updates for recording and submitting workplace injuries and illnesses. Heres the good news, though: staying compliant doesnt have to be complicated (especially if you have the right help).

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Virginia to get world’s first commercial fusion power plant

Construction Dive

Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced it will build the multibillion-dollar project in Chesterfield County.

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$7.2 billion in new funding to raise Queensland’s Bruce Highway safety rating

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. The Australian Government will provide an additional $7.2 billion to upgrade and fix the Bruce Highway in Queensland , to bring it up to a minimum three-star safety rating. This funding is the single largest investment into the Bruce Highway and brings the Australian Governments total outlay for the 1,673 kilometre road to more than $17 billion.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Construction leaders eye estate planning as tax changes loom

Construction Dive

For construction company owners considering succession options, the early months of 2025 are an important implementation time, writes a CPA.

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6 airport megaprojects taking flight in 2025

Construction Dive

Hensel Phelps, Turner, Balfour Beatty and other builders will pilot major overhauls and expansions in the new year.

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Constructing Your Career: Top Considerations for Joining an Indian Construction Company

Construction Placements

Constructing Your Career: Top Considerations for Joining an Indian Construction Company Navigating the booming Indian construction industry requires a strategic approach to selecting the right company for your career. This blog post outlines the top considerations for joining an Indian construction company, including assessing company reputation, ensuring competitive salaries and timely payments, evaluating career progression opportunities, and understanding employee benefits.

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West Gate Tunnel works ramp up

Roads Online

Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. West Gate Tunnel works continue as crews prepare to asphalt the new freeway and continue construction on the tunnel exit structure to prepare the West Gate Freeway for completion later this year. Ramp closures will occur between the West Gate Bridge and Millers Road until Saturday, 8 March. These works will deliver permanent road barriers, additional signage and smoother roads along with new inbound express lanes that will run between the M80 Ring Roa

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BCMI Expands ProPilot AI Capabilities to Empower Concrete Producers With New Agent

Civil + Structural Engineer

REDMOND, Wash. — BCMI, developer of cloud-based, mobile applications for the concrete and construction materials industry, has once again expanded its suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools with a time-saving AI agent. The ProPilot AI Agent is here to make your life easier. This tool monitors hundreds and thousands of producers business-critical records in the BCMI Platform, communicates with API endpoints and calculates the information you need in an instant.

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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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Top Construction Technology Companies to Watch in 2025

Construction Placements

Top Construction Technology Companies to Watch in 2025 Explore our curated list of the top 25 construction technology companies for 2025, which are driving industry transformation through groundbreaking solutions and innovative technologies. The post Top Construction Technology Companies to Watch in 2025 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Meshed well: From bagel factory to full-service coworking space

Construction Specifier

A former industrial bakery in a Boston suburb has been transformed into a co-working and co-warehousing facility. Photo courtesy Dyer Brown A former industrial bakery in a Boston suburb has been transformed into a coworking and co-warehousing facility designed to accommodate small businesses and e-commerce entrepreneurs. Workplace strategy experts at the architecture and interiors firm Dyer Brown renovated the 4,087 m 2 (44,000 sf) former bagel factory into a setting that combines individual uni

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What is Tekla Structures and why it is essential to learn?

Construction Placements

What is Tekla Structures and why it is essential to learn? Tekla Structures is the most advanced structural 3D modeling BIM software. Why & where to learn? Tekla structures tutorials & courses. The post What is Tekla Structures and why it is essential to learn? appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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10 projects to watch in 2025

Construction News

Which projects are likely to have the biggest impact on the industry in the year ahead? Tribeca Work on Londons largest purpose-built life sciences campus will ramp up in 2025. The first phase of the Kings Cross Tribeca project, which features state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops,… The post 10 projects to watch in 2025 appeared first on Construction News.

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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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Philadelphia 76ers’ $1.3B Downtown Arena Construction Plans Unveiled

Construction Today

The Philadelphia 76ers have embarked on a transformative journey with the approval of their $1.3 billion downtown arena, aptly named 76 Place at Market East. Set to open for the 2031-32 NBA season, this state-of-the-art venue aims to redefine urban sports infrastructure while revitalizing Philadelphia’s Market East district.

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Episode 4: Quality Compromises — Ensuring Quality in Construction

iField Smart

Speaking of construction, quality is perhaps the most vital word associated with any successful construction project. If quality is low, it brings many issues such as delays, safety concerns and conflicting views amongst stakeholders. Although this is the case, quality control is one of the most common pain points in the industry. So, how can these risks be decreased in construction and ensure delivery of the expected or better projects?

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Courthouse to cocktail bar: Modern design meets history

Construction Specifier

The 287-m2 (3,100-sf) space enlivens the Harborwalk and the grand court building. Photo courtesy Dyer Brown In a federal courthouse, architecture and interior firm, Dyer Brown has recently completed the construction of Marcelinos, a boutique bar with a pan-Mediterranean menu and craft cocktails. The 287-m 2 (3,100-sf) space enlivens the Harborwalk and the grand court building.

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Government vows to address barriers restricting progress of long-term energy storage in the UK

New Civil Engineer

The government has promised to address current barriers that are restricting the growth of the long-term energy storage in the UK. The post Government vows to address barriers restricting progress of long-term energy storage in the UK appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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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.

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Construction Employment Increases In 41 States From November 2023 To November 2024

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia in November from a year earlier, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the industry needs a viable program of workforce authorizations to keep up with demand. While job growth has been widespread over the past year, the more limited growth in the latest month may be a sign of the difficulty contractors face in finding q

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Strabag to deliver £3bn water pipeline job

Construction News

Strabag is in line to design and deliver a 2.9bn overhaul of a critical water pipeline in North West England. The UK arm of the Austrian contractor, in partnership with London-based infrastructure investor Equitix, was named as preferred bidder for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme… The post Strabag to deliver 3bn water pipeline job appeared first on Construction News.

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The Long Road to Change: Understanding Resistance to Innovation

AEC Business

How can cognitive science and psychology research explain the resistance to implementing new technologies in construction? The post The Long Road to Change: Understanding Resistance to Innovation appeared first on AEC Business.

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Highly-Anticipated Klein Road Project Wraps Up Ahead of Schedule

Construction Today

The $13 million Klein Road widening project in New Braunfels is officially complete, marking a significant milestone in the city’s effort to enhance transportation infrastructure. This vital upgrade, funded through the 2019 Bond Program, transformed a crucial stretch of Klein Road into a four-lane thoroughfare. Designed to improve traffic flow, safety, and pedestrian accessibility… Source The post Highly-Anticipated Klein Road Project Wraps Up Ahead of Schedule appeared first on

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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Anger as Greater Manchester town flooded after flood defence scheme ‘shelved’

New Civil Engineer

A local councillor in Timperley in Greater Manchester has expressed anger after the village was flooded, just months after a flood defence scheme was shelved. The post Anger as Greater Manchester town flooded after flood defence scheme shelved appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Morgan Sindall wins university acoustics building job

Construction News

Morgan Sindall Construction has secured the main contractor role on a new Acoustics Building for the University of Salford. The scheme, which has yet to receive planning permission, is the second project to come forward as part of the 2.5bn Crescent Innovation plan. This wider… The post Morgan Sindall wins university acoustics building job appeared first on Construction News.

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Manchester Airports Group names partners for Airfield Infrastructure Framework

New Civil Engineer

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced the selection of key partners for its new Airfield Infrastructure Framework, which aims to enhance airfield development at its three airports: Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands. The post Manchester Airports Group names partners for Airfield Infrastructure Framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Falling Rates, Demand to Boost Commercial Real Estate in NY/NJ

CCR Magazine

The commercial real estate market in Northern New Jersey and Southern New York State is poised for accelerating growth in 2025 as falling interest rates and steady demand fuel sales and leasing activity across industrial and other niche sectors. The shift in momentum, according to Resource Realty of Northern New Jersey (RRNNJ), bodes well for industrial leasing, investment properties and specialized assets like data centers, which have remained resilient over the last two years.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

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.

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Interview: Autodesk head on how technology can help the industry attract talent

New Civil Engineer

Apart from being the head of industry associations at tech giant Autodesk, Marek Suchocki is a member of the UK BIM Alliance, British Standards and the buildingSMART InfraRoom Steering Committee. Recently, he was also appointed as vice president and a future president of the Chartered… The post Interview: Autodesk head on how technology can help the industry attract talent appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Maryland Construction Crew Creates a Hallmark Moment for a Toddler

Construction Today

In Jessup, Maryland, an ordinary day on a construction site turned into a cherished memory. One-year-old Kenneth Durant, captivated by the roaring engines and movements of construction equipment, spent hours watching the local crew from Gaines and Company repair sewer lines in his neighborhood. Kenneth’s fascination was so joyful that it caught the attention of the workers… Source The post Maryland Construction Crew Creates a Hallmark Moment for a Toddler appeared first on

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RIA: Key rail decisions cannot wait until launch of Great British Railways

New Civil Engineer

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has penned an open letter to the transport secretary Heidi Alexander urging the government to bring forward important rail decisions to before the official launch of Great British Railways (GBR). The post RIA: Key rail decisions cannot wait until launch of Great British Railways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.