Construction Placements
MAY 5, 2025
Life on a Construction Site: What They Dont Teach You in College Explore the realities of life on a construction site. Get insights that you won't find in textbooks and prepare for the unexpected. The post Life on a Construction Site: What They Dont Teach You in College appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Prodyogi
MAY 6, 2025
A trench fill foundation is a type of shallow foundation where a trench is excavated and almost entirely filled with concrete, typically up to 150 mm below ground level. Unlike traditional strip footings, trench fill avoids bricklaying below ground, making the construction quicker and simpler. This foundation type is ideal for small domestic structures like homes, sheds, and garages.
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Construction Placements
MAY 6, 2025
Higher Education ROI Calculator Quickly estimate your return on investment for higher education in India with region-based expenses, salary forecasts, and breakeven timing. The post Higher Education ROI Calculator appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.
Roads Online
MAY 4, 2025
Image courtesy of the Victorian Government. Major construction has kicked off on the Suburban Rail Loop in Victoria, ahead of tunnelling commencing at the start of next year. Suburban Rail Loop is a 90-kilometre orbital rail line that will help transform the way Melbourne grows, improving travel efficiency for more than 80 per cent of Melburnians and take more than 600,000 cars off the roads every day.
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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 7, 2025
The post 6 Essential Employment Law Compliance Steps for Construction Businesses appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the construction industry, staying informed about employment law compliance is crucial to maintain a safe, fair, and legally sound working environment. By following specific steps, construction businesses can ensure compliance and avoid potential legal challenges.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 8, 2025
Mayor Issues Proclamation in Recognition of Milestone Anniversary Barge Design Solutions (Barge), an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas, is proud to celebrate a major milestone in the company’s history 70 years of serving clients, and shaping the spaces and creating the infrastructure that impact everyday life.
Contractor Bookkeeping
MAY 9, 2025
Running a small business is no small feat. Every purchase, every invoice, and every supplier relationship counts. But as your business grows, so does the complexity of managing procurement. This is where a Purchase Order (PO) System can help. The importance of a POS for contractors cannot be overstated. In the fast-paced and often unpredictable world of construction, managing resources effectively is crucial for the success of any project.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 6, 2025
The post Whats the Difference Between a Chimney Flue and a Flue Pipe? A Simple Guide for UK Homeowners appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When youre planning to install a wood burning stove or update an existing fireplace, youll quickly encounter two important terms: chimney flue and flue pipe. They might sound similar, but they play very different roles in your heating system.
Construction Dive
MAY 6, 2025
The framework for environmental reviews is shifting as federal agencies revise or develop their own implementing regulations, according to attorney Alexaida Collet.
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.
Construction News
MAY 6, 2025
Construction activity is showing signs of having turned a corner, buoyed by a surge in housebuilding, according to the latest industry analysis. In the May 2025 edition of its construction index, Glenigan found activity had picked up pace in the three months to April, with… The post Project starts fuelled by upsurge in housebuilding appeared first on Construction News.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 6, 2025
Excavation work on the Italian portion of the Brenner Base Tunnel, slated to become the worlds longest railway tunnel, has been completed, marking a significant milestone in the cross-Alpine rail project. The post Excavation completed on Italian side of Brenner Base Tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
ENR Construction
MAY 5, 2025
Illinois Gaming Board orders construction work stopped at Ballys casino project in Chicago following reports of an unauthorized specialty contractor.
Construction Dive
MAY 6, 2025
Some clients are awaiting “market clarity and cost certainty” before making final investment decisions, new CEO Jim Breuer said in an earnings call.
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.
Roads Online
MAY 7, 2025
Image: Transport for NSW. Safety improvements are on the way for a section ofthe Newell Highway in Finleys town centre in New South Wales. The improvements are part of a collaborative effort between Transport for NSW and Berrigan Shire Council. Cassandra Ffrench, New South Wales, Regional Director South for Transport for NSW, said the improvements are set to begin on Friday 16 May between Ulupna and Wollamai streets.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 6, 2025
Scotlands troubled Cairngorm Funicular will close again only two months after reopening from an 18-month absence. The post Cairngorm Funicular to close again only two months after reopening appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Construction News
MAY 8, 2025
The football season may be drawing to a close for Manchester City Football Club, but inside the Etihad Stadium, a new challenge is on the horizon. Since 2023, contractor John Sisk has been building a new North Stand, adding 6,000 seats to increase the total… The post Sisk’s race against time to build Man City’s new North Stand roof appeared first on Construction News.
Construction Dive
MAY 7, 2025
The California-based team has taken a 20/20/20 approach, pausing their work every 20 minutes to perform a 20-second scan of the area 20 feet around them.
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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.
Construction Specifier
MAY 6, 2025
79 W. Monroe, built in 1905, will undergo a renovation project that involves converting seven floors into 117 residential units. Photo courtesy Ware Malcomb The historic 14-story masonryhigh-rise known as the Rector Building, located in The Loop of Downtown Chicago, is set for a transformative renovation. 79 W. Monroe, built in 1905, is the oldest surviving commercial structure designed by Chicago architect Jarvis Hunt.
New Civil Engineer
MAY 7, 2025
More than a third of engineers and architects are relying on Artificial Intelligence (AI) every day to design infrastructure and the wider built environment, according to a new global Arup survey. The post Architects and engineers are relying daily on AI to design infrastructure, Arup survey reveals appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
For Construction Pros
MAY 8, 2025
Learn how leveraging the data generated by connected worksite technology gives contractors a competitive edge.
Construction Dive
MAY 7, 2025
Nearly half of all funding went to artificial intelligence, marking a sharp uptick from past years, according to a report from Nymbl Ventures.
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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.
Construction News
MAY 8, 2025
Nearly a third of Balfour Beattys shareholders rebelled against a pay package increase for chief finance officer Philip Harrison at the company's annual meeting this morning (8 May). The UKs biggest contractor saw 70.25 per cent of its shareholders vote in favour of the 2024… The post Balfour Beatty shareholders revolt over CFO pay package appeared first on Construction News.
Roads Online
MAY 4, 2025
Image: CPB Contractors An intricate timber net structure has been completed on the northern portal of Victorias West Gate Tunnel project. The structure is located at the Maribyrnong River entry and exit point to the tunnels and is made up of hundreds of carefully fitted timber pieces. At 38 metres tall, it is comprised of 16 arches and will span six lanes of traffic.
For Construction Pros
MAY 7, 2025
This year, 2025, marks 50 years of powering the construction, equipment rental, and off-road equipment markets for Isuzu.
Construction Dive
MAY 5, 2025
This year’s initiative will focus on fall prevention among other efforts to keep workers safe and healthy.
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.
ENR Construction
MAY 8, 2025
Everything from AI to wearables and the ubiquity of drone flights is changing construction to make it easier for everyone to go home at night.
Roads Online
MAY 7, 2025
Image: New South Wales Government A major milestone has been reached in the delivery of the Sydney Metro West project, with excavation of the Hunter Street metro station cavern now complete. Excavation has been underway for 20 months to create the giant cavern, which measures 180-metres long, 28 metres wide and 20 metres high. Hunter Street Station will serve as the final stop on the 24-kilometre Sydney Metro West line that will double rail capacity between Greater Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.
Construction Placements
MAY 8, 2025
CDM Smith Walk-In Interviews for Engineering & BIM Roles | 17 May 2025 | Bengaluru Chennai Pune CDM Smith schedules a single-day walk-in drive on 17 May 2025 across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Pune to recruit experienced engineers, BIM specialists, architects, planners, and estimators for international water, infrastructure, and building projects.
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