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Solving the False Dilemma of Seawater

Civil + Structural Engineer

Hydrotesting Corrosion Oil and gas companies, tank manufacturers, and shipyards in offshore or coastal environments face a common dilemma. Should they save money by using the abundant seawater around them for hydrotesting or ballasting and risk aggressive corrosion inside their vessels? Or should they pay more for fresh water and avoid exposing their metals to an extra corrosive environment?

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Lendlease completes sale of $1.8B of work to Consigli

Construction Dive

The Australian company has sold off some of its New York and New Jersey projects and made a deal to finish a stalled mixed-use tower in California.

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National Association of Home Builders Rolls Out Jobsite Safety Handbook App

The Pro Builder

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently launched a new mobile app aimed at promoting safety in residential construction. Available on both Apple and Google Play, the NAHB Jobsite Safety Handbook app provides builders, contractors, and other industry workers with tools to identify and follow safe work practices. To do this, the app includes resources, such as the full NAHB Jobsite Safety Handbook, more than 50 safety video talks, interactive quizzes to test safety knowledge, and

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Barton Malow-Turner-Dixon JV starts $2.2B Detroit hospital expansion

Construction Dive

The largest healthcare investment in the city’s history will add 1.2 million square feet to the Henry Ford Hospital campus, including a 20-story tower.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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The 7th Annual Most Valuable Product Awards: Call for Entries Now Extended!

The Pro Builder

The 7th Annual Most Valuable Product Awards: Call for Entries Now Extended!

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National Association of Home Builders Rolls Out Jobsite Safety App

The Pro Builder

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently launched a new mobile app aimed at promoting safety in residential construction. Available on both Apple and Google Play, the NAHB Jobsite Safety Handbook app provides builders, contractors, and other industry workers with tools to identify and follow safe work practices. To do this, the app includes resources, such as the full NAHB Jobsite Safety Handbook, more than 50 safety video talks, interactive quizzes to test safety knowledge, and

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Data center boom spurs need for better planning, prefab

Construction Dive

DPR’s Andy Kirby talks with Construction Dive about offsite construction, labor and the use of tech in data center builds.

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15 Popular Kitchen Island Design Trends

The Pro Builder

Kitchen islands are becoming a must-have feature for homeowners who are looking to remodel their existing kitchens or build new ones. With that in mind, some homeowners are choosing to take advantage of their renovations by adding practical design features to their kitchen islands. Houzz, a remodeling and design platform, rounded up 15 of the most popular kitchen island trends right now, which vary from integrated chopping blocks to built-in charging stations.

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McKim & Creed Appoints David Quinn as Chief Financial Officer

Civil + Structural Engineer

Experienced CFO Joins Award-Winning Employee-Owned A/E/C Firm RALEIGH, N.C. — McKim & Creed, a leading engineering and geospatial services firm, is pleased to announce David Quinn as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Quinn brings nearly three decades of financial leadership and strategic expertise, further strengthening the firm’s foothold in the industry.

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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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These Are the Most Affordable Housing Markets for Investors

The Pro Builder

With elevated home prices and mortgage rates, the U.S. housing market has faced a number of challenges over the past few years. Despite this, certain parts of the country have become fruitful opportunities for real estate investors. Housing market platform Realtor.com analyzed the nationwide housing market to find the most affordable housing markets for investors and found that the top 10 markets offer properties priced 21.7% below the national average.

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Leica Geosystems unveils bold new product line-up, reimagining digital construction layout

Civil + Structural Engineer

The groundbreaking digital layout solution brings industrial precision measurement technology to construction sites, marking another step towards a more software-defined and AI-enabled future of construction. Heerbrugg, Switzerland — Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the new Leica iCON trades solution, which includes the Leica iCON iCS20 and the Leica iCON iCS50 sensors paired with industry-tailored construction layout workflows.

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Despite Ongoing Housing Shortage, New Zoning Laws Continue to Receive Backlash

The Pro Builder

Efforts to overhaul zoning laws and address the housing crisis are facing significant pushback from single-family homeowners across the U.S. Over the past several years, governments at the state and local levels have rolled back single-family zoning to allow more multifamily housing. However, this has been met with some criticism from pro-NIMBY ("Not In My Backyard") homeowners, who believe the addition of housing could cause traffic, strain on infrastructure, and overall neighborhood

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Legal & General sells Cala to private equity investors

The Construction Index

Legal & General has agreed the sale of house-builder Cala Group (Holdings) Limited to investment firm Sixth Street Partners and real estate investor Patron Capital.

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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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Hitachi expands long-reach excavator lineup with 2 new models

Equipment World

Hitachi's new 25-metric-ton ZX250LC-7 SLF and 35-metric-ton ZX350LC-7 SLF boast reaches of 60 and 70 feet and dig depths of 47 and 57 feet.

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Plans go in for new Luton Town stadium

The Construction Index

Luton Town Football Club’s development company, 2020 Developments, has submitted a detailed application for a new 25,000-capacity stadium at its Power Court site in Luton town centre.

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New 42m long bridge to be installed over M62 at Castleton in coming days

New Civil Engineer

Network Rail is to complete the second phase of its M62 Castleton bridge replacement this weekend. The post New 42m long bridge to be installed over M62 at Castleton in coming days appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Market stability gives a boost to Billington

The Construction Index

Billington Holdings has posted steady first-half results and built up record orders for its core structural steelwork division.

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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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Thames Water reveals further revision to proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction scheme

New Civil Engineer

Design changes to Thames Water’s proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) drought resilience scheme have been published following consultation feedback. The post Thames Water reveals further revision to proposed Teddington Direct River Abstraction scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Trade bodies push for national pipe lagging drive

The Construction Index

A national insulation programme would target ‘lowest hanging fruit’, say trade bodies BESA and TICA.

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How To Build A Longer Lasting Asphalt Driveway | No Edge Lines Season 2 Episode 4

For Construction Pros

DrivewaysByUs, a fifth generation paving business based in Fredericksburg, VA, shares the secret family method for building stronger asphalt driveways that stand the test of time.

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New chief for Socotec UK

The Construction Index

Socotec UK, a construction industry testing, inspection and certification (TIC) consultant, has appointed Matthew Marriott as its chief executive.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCTâ„¢ 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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First HVAC insulation to be certified for healthier air

Construction Specifier

Today, professionals are under increasing pressure to develop healthier buildings. It’s no surprise when indoor air pollution can be 2-5 times higher than outdoor air (EPA). Knauf is helping professionals meet this demand with new Performance+ TM HVAC fiberglass insulation — the first to be CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly ® and Verified Healthier Air TM.

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US cost consultant makes its second UK acquisition

The Construction Index

US construction project and cost management consultant MGAC has acquired UK consultancy Flint & Partners.

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‘Distinct movement cluster’ evident on Carola bridge in Dresden prior to its collapse

New Civil Engineer

Following the partial collapse of Carola Bridge in Dresden, Germany last week, research has revealed early indicators of the structure’s instability. The post ‘Distinct movement cluster’ evident on Carola bridge in Dresden prior to its collapse appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Climbing Matterhorn for Construction Mental Health Awareness

Procore

It is estimated that there are currently more than 700,000 suicides per year worldwide, making it a critical issue that affects individuals and communities worldwide. Among men in the US , UK and Australia , construction has one of the highest suicide rates of any sector, making it an industry with some of the worst mental health rates. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) annual report on occupational injuries , there’s been a 7.7% increase in construction fatalities

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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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Brightest and best women in construction recognised in awards

Construction News

Women who define excellence across the construction industry have had their efforts recognised at a high-profile awards ceremony, supported by Construction News. The Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards 2024 saw 21 of the brightest and best win accolades for work as individuals and… The post Brightest and best women in construction recognised in awards appeared first on Construction News.

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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Construction

Construction Today

The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid adoption of digital technologies. Among these, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a powerful tool reshaping how construction projects are planned, executed, and managed. As AI continues to evolve, its influence on the construction sector is becoming more profound, bringing about changes that enhance… Source The post The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Construction appeared first on Construc

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Accessibility a key feature of latest designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station

New Civil Engineer

HS2 has revealed a series of improvements to the design for Birmingham Curzon Street station, including additional cycle parking, better accessibility, rain gardens with seating, and a more passenger-friendly layout. The post Accessibility a key feature of latest designs for Birmingham Curzon Street Station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.