Prodyogi
MARCH 2, 2025
Construction projects follow a structured process to ensure smooth execution from start to finish. These projects are divided into several phases, each involving different responsibilities across various departments in civil engineering. Understanding these phases is crucial for effective project management. Lets explore them step by step.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. It seems likely that contractors will need to adopt heat pumps, improve insulation, and meet new overheating prevention and ventilation standards, though exact detail
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Commercial Construction Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
Experience is Not the Only Measure of a Great General Contractor In the world of commercial construction, developers and construction directors often face a common challenge: finding a general contractor they can trust. One of the most frequent concerns we hear is, “Have you done this exact type of project before?” While experience is undoubtedly valuable, it is not the sole indicator of success.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
Success in the construction industry relies on more than tools and manpower. It requires effective leadership, strategic planning, and detailed project management. Without strong management, even well-funded projects can miss deadlines, overspend, or fall short of quality standards. Construction professionals must bridge the gap between technical knowledge and management expertise to thrive in todays competitive market.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant
Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.
New Civil Engineer
MARCH 20, 2025
Industrial economies have been shaped by a throwaway culture for over half a century. The carbon footprint of such discarded materials key contributors to climate change have underscored the urgent need to slow material consumption, particularly in the built environment. This has prompted… The post Instead of build, build, build we should reduce, reuse, repair, refurbish, repurpose, recycle, recover appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 18, 2025
The following is presented as a Construction Cost Estimating Guide for enabling owners and design-builders to gain visibility into actual local market labor, material, and equipment costs. It has long been recognized that detailed line item estimating is a proven best practice for developing verifiable, objective, and actionable cost information for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
The post How to Create a Pet-Friendly Garden with Artificial Grass appeared first on UK Construction Blog. For pet owners, maintaining a lush, green lawn can be a challenge. Traditional grass is prone to wear and tear, muddy patches, and discolouration from pet waste. Artificial grass offers a durable, low-maintenance solution that keeps gardens looking pristine while providing a safe and comfortable space for pets to enjoy.
Construction Daily News
MARCH 31, 2025
A “slow” week in Jacksonville’s construction sector still generated $23 million in new permits. That figure deserves a moment of reflection. In most markets, construction professionals would celebrate such numbers as evidence of robust activity, not dismiss them as representing a lull. What we’re witnessing in Jacksonville isn’t just construction activity—it’s a masterclass in balanced development strategy that may offer a blueprint for post-pandemic gro
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
After a challenging period dealing with Brexit, rising energy prices, international uncertainty and more, the next five years are set to be crucial for UK manufacturers. As the nation moves ever closer to its Net Zero target of 2030, manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes are aiming to increase their sustainability credentials, while external factors impacting global supply chains are also proving a threat.
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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.
Civil Engineer Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
Business growth takes careful planning. This is particularly true in the construction industry. If you are ready to take your construction business to the next level, your first task is to make sure that you have the people and infrastructure that you need to deal with all of the new work. Otherwise, you could find […] The post 12 Tips For Expanding Your Construction Business first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.
Construction Marketing
MARCH 28, 2025
Living in a small space doesnt mean you have to feel cramped. With the right design tricks and organization strategies, you can make your home feel larger, more open, and more functional. Even in well-planned corner block house designs , maximizing every inch of space is essential for a comfortable and stylish living environment. Whether youre dealing with a small apartment, a compact home, or just want to make better use of your current space, these clever space-saving solutions can make a noti
Vin Civilworld
MARCH 20, 2025
Column jacketing enhances the load capacity, durability, and seismic resistance of structural columns by adding materials like concrete, steel, and fiber-reinforced polymers around existing columns. This method is essential for retrofitting aging structures, meeting safety standards, and improving resilience against various loads, particularly in earthquake-prone areas.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
The post Skip Bin Hire: From DIY Renovations to Major Cleanouts appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Are you planning a DIY renovation or handling a large-scale cleanout project? Are you overwhelmed by debris and waste piles, wondering how to dispose of it all efficiently? Finding the right solution for waste disposal is crucial for maintaining a clean and safe working environment, whether you are working on a small home improvement project or a major overhaul.
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.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 7, 2025
Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable. Accuracy Estimates reflect real, current market conditions , not outdated or averaged data.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 21, 2025
Each year, storm patterns shift and become more unpredictable. In many areas, heavy rain and strong winds are no longer rare events; theyre regular parts of the season. When preparing for that, most people think about basic household checks. However, many skip the roof, which has the most impact during a storm. Even small issues can grow into larger complications if ignored.
Plant & Civil Engineer
MARCH 3, 2025
67% of Irish construction companies report no (48%) or low (19%) involvement in public infrastructure projects, according to the latest CIF Construction Outlook Survey. The primary reasons deterring construction companies from taking up public infrastructure projects, such as water and energy, include low margins, high bureaucracy, delays in awarding tenders and lowest price award criteria.
Roads Online
MARCH 12, 2025
Image: stock.adobe.com/Diego A new grain terminal at Barnes, near in Echuca in Victoria, will soon see freight trains moving bulk grain for domestic and export markets, reducing the reliance on trucks on regional roads. A four-kilometre section of the previously closed Moulamein Line will allow for the new terminal to begin operating. This also follows a $10 million upgrade of the Echuca-Barnes-Deniliquin freight corridor which was completed in late-2023.
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.
Construction News
MARCH 2, 2025
BAM has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards decarbonising its construction sites with the successful trial of the Element 1 dual-fuel hydrogen R&D solution. This innovative project, developed in collaboration with a broad range of industry partners, has now moved beyond the demonstration… The post Element 1 Leading the construction industry towards a net-zero future appeared first on Construction News.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
The post Wood, Vinyl, or Aluminum? Expert Advice from Cedar Rustic to Help You Choose the Perfect Fence appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Phoenix draws commercial real estate investors. There is a healthy economy, business-friendly policies, and rising demand for office space, warehouses, and retail properties. But buying commercial property does not necessarily involve signing a purchase agreement and taking title.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 2, 2025
Common construction cost estimating problems include: inaccurate material pricing, neglecting site conditions, underestimating labor costs, lack of contingency planning, poor scope definition, inadequate data analysis, overreliance on historical data, failure to account for risk factors, and insufficient collaboration between estimators and project teams ; leading to potential cost overruns and project delays if not properly addressed.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
Vulcan, a division of ITW Food Equipment Group and a best-in-class supplier of top-quality, energy efficient equipment, is pleased to introduce its new ChefsCombi combi oven an innovative addition to its highly-reputable product offering that is powerful, intuitive and customizable. We are thrilled to introduce the ChefsCombi to the market. Vulcan developed our new combi oven with chefs in mind.
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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.
AEC Business
MARCH 17, 2025
What does a new study from the University of Sydney tell us about the digital divide between construction companies? The post The Tech Divide: How Construction Firms Embrace Emerging Technologies appeared first on AEC Business.
Plant & Civil Engineer
MARCH 13, 2025
Wind energy provided 48 per cent of Irelands power in February, making it Irelands leading source of electricity last month. That is according to Wind Energy Ireland, which has published its monthly wind energy report. The combination of a strong performance by Irish wind farms and the new Greenlink interconnector to Britain made February 2025 the cleanest month yet for the Irish electricity grid according to expert analysis from Green Collective.
Construction News
MARCH 20, 2025
Design-and-build specialist Marbank Construction Ltd has appointed administrators. The 67m-turnover firm, which was headquartered in Byfleet, Surrey, specialised in commercial buildings, retail parks and distribution centres. Formed in 1994, its revenue reached 91m in its 2008 financial year, when it operated as a general design… The post Surrey specialist calls in administrators appeared first on Construction News.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
The post Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Transforming your garage requires proper assessment and planning, including clear goals, accurate measurements, and a realistic budget with 15-20% set aside for unexpected expenses Effective decluttering using smart sorting techniques like the four-box method (keep, donate, sell, discard) and implementing vertical storage solutions can increase storage cap
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
Construction Law
MARCH 3, 2025
New legislation aiming to modernise the UKs public procurement system doesnt come along very often. The Procurement Act 2023 has been some time coming, after being subjected to delays since being announced by the previous government, which said it would be one of the biggest changes in UK procurement history. It came into force on 24 February, but is it going to do much to improve the UKs woeful public procurement regime that is regularly slammed in reports from the Public Accounts Committee, th
CCR Magazine
MARCH 20, 2025
Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey ( Simpson Gumpertz & Heger ). In this presentation, Grey provided an overview of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Code updates that impact faade design including requirements for air leakage, thermal bri
Construction Marketing
MARCH 19, 2025
City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. Yet, over time, many of these towering structures lose their visual appeal due to pollution, grime, and environmental wear. The slow degradation is often unnoticed until the damage becomes significant. From stained glass to discolored stone, pollution and dirt are silently altering the urban landscape.
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