Prodyogi
APRIL 12, 2025
In the construction industry, even a minor mistake can escalate into costly delays, safety hazards, and structural failures. Whether you're a seasoned contractor, site engineer, or an informed homeowner, understanding the most frequent construction mistakes and knowing how to prevent or fix them is crucial for ensuring project success, safety, and long-term performance. 1.
Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2025
Project labor agreements increased bidding competition on awards within the state, according to research from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute.
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Roads Online
APRIL 15, 2025
Image courtesy of the Queensland Government. The ActivUs Alliance has been awarded the design and pre-construction contract for the main works package on the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. The alliance consists of CPB Contractors, UGL, ACCIONA, SMEC and WSP. These companies will work in partnership with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, as well as Queensland Rail to progress design and project planning activities.
Granger Construction
APRIL 15, 2025
Since joining the construction industry in 2023 as Granger Construction’s Drone Manager, Nick Ross has significantly elevated the capabilities and contributions of the firm’s in-house Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) program. Nick did not come from a construction background. He was an Aviation Technology Specialist in the Air National Guard for nine years and had a passion for all things flying.
Construction News
APRIL 16, 2025
This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Skanska Construction UK has opened five separate tenders linked to enabling works for the Kent side of the 9bn Lower Thames Crossing. The firm is seeking specialist contractors for billboards, condition surveys, material… The post Skanska seeks subcontractors for Lower Thames Crossing works appeared first on Construction News.
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Roads Online
APRIL 14, 2025
Image: stock.adobe.com/ Oranuch A new pedestrian walking and cycling bridge in Docklands, Victoria has opened as part of the $10 billion West Gate Tunnel Project. Inspired by the West Gate Bridge design and suspended from two 40-metre tall steel pylons by a series of cables, the 220-metre long bridge takes bike riders diagonally over busy Footscray Road linking to the Docklands retail precinct, the Capital City trail, the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and soon-to-be-completed elevated Veloway.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2025
The Old Courthouse renovation is focused on preserving its architectural beauty while enhancing visitors experiences. Photo courtesy Nic Lehoux/courtesy Cooper Robertson Following an extensive renovation, the Old Courthouse in St. Louis will reopen on May 3, 2025, ushering in a new era of accessibility, educational programming, and community engagement.
Construction News
APRIL 16, 2025
A sole-trader building contractor has received a suspended prison sentence for falsely claiming the maximum amount available under the Covid loan system. Florin-Petrica Bodale, who offered plumbing, heating and air-conditioning installation, successfully applied for a Covid Bounce Back Loan of 50,000 in November 2020. However,… The post Plumber gets suspended jail sentence over 50,000 Covid loan fraud appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
Contractors are receiving price hike notices on several key inputs, complicating efforts to plan and budget new projects.
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.
Roads Online
APRIL 16, 2025
Image: New South Wales Government The designs for each Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport station have now been finalised. Each station will complement the qualities of the Cumberland Plain landscape and aim to establish a sense of connection. First Nations design professionals Djinjama, with lead architect Hassell, were engaged to lead the design process, and collaborated and engaged with key Knowledge Holders of Country throughout.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2025
This milestone marks a major step toward revitalizing a key downtown site vacant since 2014. Photos courtesy The Cordish Companies The Cordish Companies will redevelop the Millennium Hotel property adjacent to the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch in Missouri. This milestone marks a major step toward revitalizing a key downtown site which has been vacant since 2014.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 15, 2025
The new Sherwin-Williams research report, Construction Insights, reveals the most pressing challenges facing leaders in advanced manufacturing construction, including widespread project delays, budget pressures and jobsite safety concerns. Surveying 194 general contractors, architects, engineers and designers working on projects exceeding $30 million, the research conducted by Endeaver Business Intelligence underscores the industrys biggest pain points and highlights opportunities for safer, fas
Construction Dive
APRIL 14, 2025
The electrical contractor claims the tech will triple installation speeds, enhance worker safety and help address the industry’s persistent labor shortage.
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
APRIL 14, 2025
This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Wessex Water has appointed more than 40 contractors to its new Civils Support Framework, aimed at bolstering its in-house delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the South West of England. The… The post Wessex Water appoints over 40 contractors to civils framework appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. In March 2025, the US construction industry hit a speed bump. After months of consistent expansion, the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) recorded a 6.9% drop, falling to 205.6 from February’s revised figure of 220.9. The index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction planning… Source The post US Construction Planning Drops in March Amid Uncertainty appeared first on Construction Today.
Prodyogi
APRIL 15, 2025
Concrete mix design is a scientific and systematic process to determine the correct proportions of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, water, and admixtures for a desired concrete grade. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step procedure of mix design for M20, M25, and M30 grades of concrete with a practical example based on IS 10262:2019 and IS 456:2000.
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2025
CF Industries, the world’s largest ammonia producer, is teaming up with Japan’s Jera and Mitsui to build the Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish.
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Construction News
APRIL 16, 2025
Penalties for health and safety breaches by large contractors could become more consistent under a proposed shake-up of sentencing guidelines. Reformed health and safety fines introduced in 2016saw recommendations given to judges for how to sentence companies ranked as being either micro, small, medium, large… The post Shake-up of large contractor safety fines proposed appeared first on Construction News.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 14, 2025
The Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk are providing 43 different construction firms with nearly 300 packages of safety gear in sizes designed to better fit women. The two organizations launched and funded this effort to address challenges some firms are having in finding proper-fitting personal protective equipment, or PPE for short, for some of their employees, including women.
New Civil Engineer
APRIL 16, 2025
The Scottish Government has granted planning consent for what will become the UKs largest pumped storage hydro facility, the Earba Storage Project. The post Scotland approves UKs largest pumped storage hydro project at Loch Earba appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction Dive
APRIL 18, 2025
The Dallas-based builder will guide the reconstruction of critical infrastructure across St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, including hospitals, schools, roads and power projects.
Construction News
APRIL 16, 2025
The head of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has said he wouldnt be averse to pre-application engagement to ease gateway two delays. Amid uncertainty over the BSRs gateway two preconstruction hard stop, the Health and Safety Executives director of building safety Philip White told Construction… The post Gateway system pre-app meeting on the table, says BSR head appeared first on Construction News.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 17, 2025
The post Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. These directions are typically implemented to protect the character and amenity of designated areas such as conservation zones or to manage property concentr
Construction Daily News
APRIL 15, 2025
Money flows where problems grow. In Marin County, California, a significant investment is taking shape that could transform both lives and landscapes. The Board of Supervisors is considering a $5.2 million loan for an ambitious Habitat for Humanity housing project in north Novato that warrants closer examination not just for what it builds, but for what it reveals about the complex mechanics of affordable housing development.
Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2025
The team will relocate utilities and freight tracks to enable construction on the $8.6 billion Southeast Gateway Line Project to proceed.
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 News
APRIL 16, 2025
A modular specialist owned by ISGs parent firm Cathexis owed 70m to the supply chain went it went under days after ISGs collapse. ESS Modular appointed administrators four days after ISGs subsidiaries called in Ernst & Young (EY) to administer its affairs. EY was also… The post ISG-linked modular firm owed 70m to supply chain at time of collapse appeared first on Construction News.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 16, 2025
The post The Importance of Proper Drainage and Grading in Home Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Did you ever notice how a little bit of water can cause a whole lot of trouble around your home? That seemingly harmless puddle in your yard or slow-draining water near your foundation could be signs of a bigger issueimproper drainage or grading.
Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. The US construction sector is feeling the strain of continued cost increases as March 2025 marked the third consecutive month of rising input prices. Newly imposed tariffs have intensified the financial pressure. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), citing Bureau of Labor… Source The post Third Month of Price Hikes Hits Key US Construction Materials appeared first on Construc
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