Construction Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

Construction Dive is seeking submissions through Feb. 7 to highlight the industry’s leading women in all sectors.

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Construction News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Two acquisitions were announced yesterday (6 January) in the UK mechanical and electrical (M&E) sector. Irish firm Suir Engineering, which has offices in London and Western Europe, announced it had bought Scottish counterpart Taylor and Fraser. Meanwhile, building consultancy Contollo Group acquired engineering services company… The post M&E sector consolidates with two deals appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 7, 2025

David Voss Jr., who has co-led the Neenah, Wisconsin-based firm since 1979, became chairman of the company’s board of directors on Jan. 1.

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Construction News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Diligent subcontractors are being undercut and losing work thanks to a lack of client knowledge about the post-Grenfell building safety regime, according to a leading trade body. Trade body the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) said clients are still subjecting contractors to aggressive and sub-economic… The post BESA: Tenders lost due to clients’ building safety ignorance appeared first on Construction News.

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PC Construction

JANUARY 7, 2025

There’s something special about those initial weeks in a new role they set the tone for your entire journey. As I complete my first month at PC Construction, I find myself settling into a new position and becoming part of a remarkable team that exemplifies what it means to build stronger, together. The journey began in Vermont, where comprehensive training sessions and meetings with the management team provided a solid foundation.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2025

Transport for London (TfL) and the Riverlinx consortium have announced that the Silvertown Tunnel is set to open on 7 April 2025. The post Silvertown Tunnel opening confirmed for April appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

A burst pipe is one of the most stressful plumbing emergencies homeowners face. The sudden rush of water can cause significant damage to your property, disrupt your routine, and lead to costly repairs. However, knowing how to handle the situation effectively can minimize damage and help you regain control. In this guide, well cover the immediate steps you should take when a pipe bursts, explore long-term preventive measures and discuss when to opt for pipe repair or replacement.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2025

Early careers are heavily shaped by the companies in which people begin their working life and the opportunities and culture that support them. The post How are civil engineering firms supporting early career professionals? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 7, 2025

While many across the construction industry fear the impact of government fiscal policies, others are buying into Starmer’s promises and predict good times round the corner.

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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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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2025

Aecom has been appointed by Dragados UK as lead designer of the passenger tunnels for the redevelopment project at the Elephant & Castle tube station in London. The post Aecom named lead designer of passenger tunnels on 185M Elephant & Castle upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Construction activity has increased for a 10th successive month but the pace of growth slowed in December. The latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) registered 53.3 for the final month of 2024, meaning it has stayed above the 50 no-change mark since… The post Construction growth loses momentum appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ice and snow led to temporarily closed runways and delayed flights at Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester and Aberdeen airports today (7 January 2025), but there are measures that could be taken to ensure their continued operation, a resilience expert toldNCE. The post Snow forced 4 UK airports to pause operations can they be made more resilient? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 7, 2025

Latest monthly survey of construction purchasing managers suggests that industry output continues to grow but with decreasing certainty.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

Prime Restoration , a leading provider of disaster restoration and reconstruction services, is proud to announce its partnership with RestorationMasterto support the recovery efforts in FortMyers, Florida, following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Milton. This Category 3 hurricane, which made landfall on October 9, 2024, brought severe flooding, powerful winds, and widespread destruction to the region.

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Construction News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Main contract awards and detailed planning approvals declined compared with the previous quarter. On a more positive note, project starts increased both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. Hotel & leisure overview Totalling 1.23bn, hotel & leisure projects starting on site during the three months to November grew… The post UK construction activity November 2024: Hotel & leisure appeared first on Construction News.

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The Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

A better way, or a different way, must be found to attract, train and maintain a quality workforce.

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Equipment World

JANUARY 7, 2025

Komatsus 102-ton PC900LC-11 excavator is a large workhorse designed for hefty production. Take a tour of the 543-horsepower earthmover and see it in action.

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Construction Equipment 108

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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The Construction Index

JANUARY 7, 2025

Buckingham Plant Hire is closing its heavy plant operations after 69 years in the sector in the wake of the collapse of its biggest customer.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2025

Troon station in Scotland suffered a devastating fire in 2021 and rebuilding it in a compact timescale to heritage requirements required collective engineering focus and ingenuity, Network Rails programme manager on the job told NCE. The post Inside the Heritage Award-winning 5M rebuild of Troon station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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For Construction Pros

JANUARY 7, 2025

How one CEO's problem solving challenge launched a new industry in North America, and how their savvy philosophies continue to lead to the companys resounding success.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2025

HR Wallingford has been awarded up to 1M of funding by the Crown Estate to develop a deep water testing facility to support the development of the UKs floating offshore wind supply chain. The post HR Wallingford funded to develop testing facility for floating offshore wind appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Detailed planning approvals declined compared to both the previous quarter and the previous year. More positively, project starts increased quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year, boosting the development pipeline. Community & amenity overview Community & amenity work starting on site totalled 805m during the three months to November,… The post UK construction activity November 2024: Community & amenity appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2025

A plan has been revealed to build a power plant that will attempt to leverage fusion energy at scale in Virginia, USA to provide electricity to a grid for the first time ever. The post Worlds first scale fusion power plant to be established in Viriginia, aiming to power up in 2030s appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Detailed planning approvals declined compared to the previous year. On a positive note, project starts, and main contract awards increased quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. Infrastructure overview Totalling 11.39bn, civil engineering work starting on site during the three months to November increased 40 per cent compared with… The post UK construction activity November 2024: Infrastructure appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has released its RAAC Playbook in efforts to fill knowledge gaps that exist relating to the discovery, assessment and remediation of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The post RAAC: Crucial research detailed in new Playbook intended to fill knowledge gaps appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

Allen 3D , a recently launched company specializing in digital twin, gaming, simulation, reality capture, scan, and LiDAR technology, is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Thomas, Walter Lappert, and James Palavros to its growing team. Allen3D works in partnership with Allen and Company, a premier surveying, mapping, and geospatial services company located in Florida.

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Construction News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Main contract awards and detailed planning approvals decreased quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. More positively, project starts grew on the previous three months and a year ago. Health overview Adding up to 720m, underlying health work starting on site (less than 100m in value) during the three… The post UK construction activity November 2024: Health appeared first on Construction News.

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ENR Construction

JANUARY 7, 2025

St. Petersburg, Fla., officials authorized a contract with Hennessy Construction for preconstruction services on the repairs.

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