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Researcher secures $174K grant to study ‘psychological safety’ in construction

Construction Dive

Hongtao Dang of Washington State University will develop a training program to engender jobsite cultures where workers feel comfortable speaking out.

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Balfour wins £42m Little Horsted substation contract

Construction Enquirer

Balfour Beatty has secured a £42m contract from National Grid to construct the Little Horsted Substation Grid Supply Point in East Sussex. The two-year contract will see Balfour Beatty design and build a new 400 kilovolt substation as well as two new terminal towers which will support electrical conductors transmitting high-voltage electricity to the Little Horsted Substation Grid Supply Point.

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AGC California, Teichert hold mental health stand down

Construction Dive

May is Mental Health Awarness Month. Construction has the second highest rate of suicide among all U.S. industries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking

The Pro Builder

The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 12:00 As borrowing costs and home prices continue to reach new highs, new single-family homes are getting smaller The COVID-19 pandemic created a need for more residential space, as homeowners transformed their living areas into home offices, gyms, and other multifunctional flex rooms.

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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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How PCL Construction is building a sustainable water future across the United States

Construction Dive

PCL Construction leads the way in tackling water scarcity and contamination.

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Wendy Cohen named CEO of Kitchell

Construction Dive

The 73-year-old firm builds, manages and develops projects in Texas, California and Arizona.

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Contractor collapse causes losses at Watkin Jones

Construction Enquirer

Watkin Jones suffered a loss in the six months to March 31 2023 as its balance sheet was hit by the collapse of the main contractor on a scheme in Exeter and the cost of making 10% of staff redundant. Half year results for the build-to-rent specialist show a pre-tax loss of £800,000 compared to £16.6m last time as turnover dropped to £153.9m from £193m.

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Recession likely to start in Q3 as Fed sustains inflation fight: Fannie Mae

Construction Dive

The Fed may keep borrowing costs high and trigger a downturn if robust wage gains persist in coming months, Fannie Mae said.

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Skanska gets start date for delayed £507m A428 dualling job

Construction Enquirer

National Highways has given contractor Skanska a start date for the delayed A428 Black Cat dualling job after legal proceedings against the scheme came to an end. Last week the Court of Appeal refused climate campaign group Transport Action Network’s final available legal challenge to planning consent for the 19km dualling job from the A1 Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire to the A428 Caxton Gibbet in Cambridgeshire.

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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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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

The Pro Builder

The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis ibush Mon, 05/22/2023 - 17:19 A challenging environment, ambitious building-performance goals, and modern aesthetics come together in a stunning, net zero custom home in Arizona's Sonoran Desert Andrew Hunt People who know the desert will tell you that an oasis is a trick of the eye, an illusion of a safe haven that, in fact, was never there.

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T&T strengthens UK team with new MDs

Construction Enquirer

Turner & Townsend has strengthened its senior team across the UK, with a trio of promotions to support future growth and ambitions. The UK senior leadership shake-up will see James Corrigan promoted to UK managing director of Infrastructure. Before he headed up the Programme Advisory division in the UK, which under his leadership grew from a team of 40 to 130, focussing on the effective set up of major projects and programmes.

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STILFOLD patents “industrial origami” manufacturing technology and paves the way for net-zero manufacturing

Civil + Structural Engineer

Swedish design and technology company STILFOLD – the parent company of electromobility startup STILRIDE – has been granted its first patent right for its innovative “industrial origami” manufacturing technology. STILFOLD’s technology enables designers to produce complex, light and sustainable structures by folding flat sheet metal over curves using computational design and advanced robotics.

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VolkerStevin seals deal to start Sunderland footbridge

Construction Enquirer

VolkerStevin has agreed terms to deliver Sunderland’s £31m ‘smart pedestrian and cycle bridge’ project crossing the Wear. Work will now start within weeks on the high-level crossing, which will connect both sides of the Wear at Riverside Sunderland. It will be fitted with creative lighting and augmented reality, allowing people to use their smartphones to see virtual displays that council bosses say will create ‘an experience that will really bring to life the city’s digital ambitions’.

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Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. Delays, misalignments, and compliance gaps can derail performance and cut into margins. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows. From reducing idle equipment time to maintaining compliance and tightening inventory control, every recommendation in this guide is built around impr

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Medaro Mining Enters Into Agreement to Acquire James Bay Pontax Lithium Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

Medaro Mining Corp. (CSE: MEDA OTC:MEDAF FWB:1ZY) (“ Medaro ” or the “ Company ”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share purchase agreement (the “ SPA ”) to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of 1411409 B.C. Ltd. (the “ Target ”), a company holding a 100% interest in the mining claims comprising the James Bay Pontax Project (the “ Project ”) in Quebec, Canada (the “ Acquisition ”).

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Barratt board requests chairman John Allan resigns

Construction Enquirer

Barratt chairman John Allan is to step down early at the end of next month, following allegations of inappropriate behaviour at his other chairmanship with retailer Tesco. This morning Barratt confirmed that Allan would be replaced by Caroline Silver Chair designate with effect from 1 June rather than September as originally planned. Allan is understood to have decided to leave prematurely at the request of the board which decided it was in the best interests of Barratt to accelerate the planned

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Manhard Consulting Acquires Austin Surveying Firm

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUSTIN, TX and LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – National civil engineering and surveying firm Manhard Consulting has acquired an established Austin-area surveying firm Abram Dashner RPLS LLC. This acquisition represents Manhard’s second office in Austin. Both offices will work closely together to provide clients in the greater Austin area the full range of engineering and surveying services.

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In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything

The Pro Builder

In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:29 According to priced-out homebuyers, the most crucial factor in buying an affordably priced home in today's high-cost market isn't the home's size or location—it's timing Wild fluctuations in home prices and interest rates over the last several years have forced a growing share of prospective homebuyers to sit back and wait for market conditions to improve.

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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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‘Clueless’ National Highways could be ordered to remove infill from another 100-year-old bridge

New Civil Engineer

National Highways could be ordered to remove over 1,000t of infill from beneath an historic bridge in Norfolk if its retrospective planning application for the work is denied. The post ‘Clueless’ National Highways could be ordered to remove infill from another 100-year-old bridge appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South

The Pro Builder

The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:36 Summer weather isn't the only thing heating up in the Sun Belt. According to a recent Bankrate report, the South is also home to the hottest real estate markets The housing market is cooling amid a sharp rise in interest rates, but some Sun Belt metros are still seeing red-hot home sales and strong demand from local buyers.

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The Role of Economic Development Agencies for Business Prosperity

Wolgast Corporation

In the modern world, Economic Development Agencies (EDAs) are playing a critical role in helping cities, states, and even countries reach their economic potential. Economic growth is what makes communities thrive by expanding a tax base and offering a quality of life for residents through employment, commerce, infrastructure, and entertainment. Business owners can benefit from EDA services and incentives to expand or start their business.

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Mortgage Rates Remain High, but Rate Stability Is Encouraging Buyers

The Pro Builder

Mortgage Rates Remain High, but Rate Stability Is Encouraging Buyers ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:44 The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has been hovering under 6.5% APR for the last few weeks, and homebuyers are using that stability as an opportunity to buy Mortgage rates have remained within a 10-basis-point range over the last several weeks, averaging 6.39% last week, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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How Top Construction Firms Reinvent Cost Control

Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.

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Video: Wyoming DOT clears road with Larue T80 snowblower

Equipment World

The Larue T80 can blow 5,000 tons of snow an hour and runs on a 755-horsepower Cat engine.

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How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site

The Pro Builder

How to Transform a Non-View Lot Into an Eye-Catching Home Site ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:50 Not everyone can afford to pay a premium for sought-after view lots, but following these design tips can turn any basic yard into a charming outdoor living space View lots get the highest premiums not just because of their existing landscape and location, but also due to site-specific design elements that enhance those surroundings, says Housing Design Matters.

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BDL Recruitment 2023 for Project Engineer/Officer | 100 Posts | 23-06-2023

Construction Placements

BDL Recruitment 2023 for Project Engineer/Officer | 100 Posts | 23-06-2023 BDL Recruitment 2023 for Project Engineer/Officer with 100 Posts vacancies, the last date to apply is 23-06-2023 The post BDL Recruitment 2023 for Project Engineer/Officer | 100 Posts | 23-06-2023 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything

The Pro Builder

In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:29 According to priced-out homebuyers, the most crucial element to buying an affordably priced home in today's high-cost market isn't location or size—it's timing Wild fluctuations in home prices and interest rates over the last several years have forced a growing share of prospective homebuyers to sit back and wait for market conditions to improve.

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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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Tunnelling milestone reached on troubled £3bn hydro scheme

New Civil Engineer

Bosses on Australia's troubled Snowy 2.0 hydroelectric megaproject have celebrated the completion of a key tunnel - but work on another remains on hold and environmental concerns have been raised. The post Tunnelling milestone reached on troubled £3bn hydro scheme appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South

The Pro Builder

The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South ldeakins Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:36 Summer weather isn't the only thing heating up in the Sun Belt. According to a recent Bankrate report, the South is also home to the hottest real estate markets The housing market is cooling amid a sharp rise in interest rates, but some Sun Belt metros are still seeing red-hot home sales and strong demand from local buyers.

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Embracing a Greener Future: Your Comprehensive Guide to Living Sustainably in 2023

Construction Placements

Embracing a Greener Future: Your Comprehensive Guide to Living Sustainably in 2023 "Sustainable Living in 2023: Your Guide to a Greener Future" unveils the essential steps and emerging trends to help you adopt a more eco-conscious lifestyle. This comprehensive guide will empower you to make choices that protect our planet and pave the way for a sustainable future.