Construction Dive

JANUARY 22, 2025

OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle will fund the creation of 10 facilities during the initial phase of the Stargate initiative, with the option to increase to 20.

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are a crucial component in industries that rely on efficient liquid storage and transportation. Whether used for storing chemicals, agricultural products, or liquids in wineries and breweries, IBCs offer durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. However, selecting the right type of IBC and managing its usage effectively requires a detailed understanding of industry-specific needs and safety standards.

Building Code Compliance

iField Smart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the world of construction where every project required coordinated efforts, jobsite management software supports seamless operations and drives projects toward successful completion. This article focuses on various capabilities driven by jobsite management software, while exploring its far-reaching advantages, present challenges, and its advanced capabilities through AI.

Construction Management

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 24, 2025

Did you know that 39% of projects fail due to budget issues? For small businesses and entrepreneurs, the stakes couldnt be higher. Managing a project budget is not just about numbers; its about ensuring your business is profitable. By understanding the essential steps of project budgeting, you can turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for success.

Cost Control

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.

Approvals

Construction News

JANUARY 21, 2025

A construction company has been fined after a 64-year-old worker plummeted to his death from a seat suspended from a church steeple. Ecclesiastical Steeplejacks, which has ceased trading, was ordered to pay 60,000 by Birmingham Magistrates Court last week. The firm had employed David Clover… The post Firm fined after church restoration worker falls to his death appeared first on Construction News.

In Eight

JANUARY 24, 2025

Embracing new technology is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in construction. But the path to adoption is often fraught with challenges, including resistance to change and securing executive support. Crystallizing Your Case for Change: 5 Steps for Championing Construction Technology offers a 5-step framework to guide capital construction teams through the process of promoting new technology within their organization.

iField Smart

JANUARY 23, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes In the landscape of construction and engineering, the term As-Built refers to the final state of a project, which can differ from initial design. As-Built documentation provides an in-depth record of this reality that includes minute adjustments or complex modifications. It acts as a unified source of truth that includes models, as-built drawings, specifications, reports, and other information.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Construction News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Joanna Rees is a partner at law firm Blake Morgan The collapse of ISG in September created waves across the UKs construction industry. It served as a painful reminder of the knock-on effects that insolvency can have throughout the supply chain, and the challenges it… The post Keeping your project and supply chain afloat when a contractor sinks appeared first on Construction News.

Contracts

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Embracing sustainability is a powerful strategy for business growth, offering environmental benefits, cost savings, and a competitive edge. Eco-friendly practices enhance brand image, attract environmentally-conscious consumers, and improve efficiency by reducing energy use and waste. Adopting greener methods not only fosters customer loyalty but also creates new market opportunities, positioning your business as a forward-thinking leader in a changing world.

Sustainability

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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.

Construction Equipment

AEC Business

JANUARY 21, 2025

This AI AEC Show episode explores how BIM and AI can create real value in construction projects. Amr Raafat shares how Windover Construction is leveraging technology to push the boundaries of what's possible. The post Automating Code Compliance with AI and BIM appeared first on AEC Business.

Civil Engineer Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Safety is of utmost importance on construction sites. The industry is one that can put workers at high risk of injury and even death. Maintaining safety on a construction site requires constant vigilance. And it can’t be done by simply writing a health and safety policy document. It’s important to acknowledge potential risks across a […] The post Easy Ways to Improve Safety on Construction Sites first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

Engineering

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 23, 2025

By Mark D. Hagel, PhD, P.Eng. Photo by Klassen Photography/courtesy Jackson Masonry The invention of skeleton frame construction, which creates the buildings primary load-bearing role using a concrete or steel frame skeleton, led to the removal of the load-bearing function of masonry in the late 19 th century. The first building to use a steel-frame skeleton in North America was the Home Insurance Building in Chicago, completed in 1885.

Masonry

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Decorative elements are more than just aesthetic enhancements. They shape the atmosphere, reinforce functionality, and even increase property value. Whether youre renovating or designing from scratch, decorative features deserve attention. Lets explore how these elements play a vital role in modern home design. Enhancing Visual Appeal Your homes exterior is its first impression.

Painting/finishing

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 Management

Construction Today

JANUARY 21, 2025

The race to dominate the AI landscape is pushing tech giants to invest in unprecedented infrastructure expansions. Microsoft has announced an ambitious $80 billion plan to develop AI-focused data centers in the United States by 2028. This bold move underscores the increasing demand for AI-driven cloud services, sustainability innovations, and hyperscale computing solutions.

Sustainability

Contractors Liability Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Obtener una licencia de contratista general de Alabama implica varios pasos crticos para garantizar el cumplimiento de la normativa estatal. La autoridad, la Junta de Licencias de Contratistas Generales de Alabama (ALBGC), rige el proceso de concesin de licencias, garantizando que todos los contratistas cumplan las normas exigidas para operar legalmente en el estado.

Construction News

JANUARY 21, 2025

At least five massive hospital construction projects, initially earmarked for completion by 2030, will not get underway before 2037. Under fresh plans, health secretary Wes Streeting revealed a phased approach to deliver the remaining schemes in the previous Conservative governments New Hospital Programme (NHP). Projects… The post Billions of pounds of hospital building work delayed until late 2030s appeared first on Construction News.

Government Works

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

Selecting a reliable welding company for installing and welding Industrial piping under pressure is a challenge many procurement specialists face. A poor choice of contractor can lead to delays, budget overruns, and quality issues. Based on my experience, here are the key steps and factors to help you make an informed decision. Key Criteria for Selecting a Welding Company Geographical Proximity Start by listing companies located near your project site.

Project Management Consulting

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.

Risk Management

Roads Online

JANUARY 19, 2025

Image courtesy of PlanRadar. Strengthening works are powering ahead on nine Tasmanian bridges, as tenders open for works on a further 12 as part of a $100 million upgrade to Tasmanias freight routes. The 12 bridge-strengthening projects currently open for tender are located across Tasmania. Work is now advanced on a package to strengthen nine bridges under a $2.2 million contract awarded to construction company Fulton Hogan.

Government Works

Construction Today

JANUARY 21, 2025

NASA’s Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the Moon and establishing a foundation for future Mars exploration, is one of the most ambitious space initiatives of the 21st century. At the heart of this effort is the Mobile Launcher 2 (ML-2), a towering and highly complex structure designed to support the Space Launch System (SLS) rockets—currently the most powerful rockets ever built.

Foundation Systems

Construction News

JANUARY 21, 2025

A failure to look beyond historical statistics on construction product safety when regulating the market could lead to an accumulation of deaths, the government has been warned. A report commissioned by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, published on Monday (20 January), says that… The post Products safety watchdog issues warning over historical data appeared first on Construction News.

Safety Regulations

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2025

When it comes to home design, the color of your roof is a critical factor that often gets overlooked. Beyond aesthetics, your roof color impacts energy efficiency, resale value, and even how your home blends with the local environment. In the Twin Cities, where the architecture is as diverse as the weather, choosing the perfect roof color requires careful consideration of both form and function.

Energy Efficiency

Speaker: Claire Grosjean, Global Finance & Operations Executive

Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.

Risk Management

Construction Law

JANUARY 24, 2025

Building materials supplier Travis Perkins has been fined 2 million after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches that led to inadequately secured timber falling from one of its lorries, killing the driver of a car. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

Building Materials

Construction Today

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Biden administration is taking significant steps to accelerate permitting for critical infrastructure projects, with a dual focus on clean energy and data centers. These reforms are part of a broader strategy to address pressing environmental, economic, and technological challenges. As data centers increasingly consume vast amounts of energy, and as clean energy projects face bureaucratic… Source The post Data Centers and Clean Energy: The US Push for Faster Project Approvals appeared

Approvals

Construction News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Lilly Gallafent is a director and board member at Cast Consultancy The introduction of the Building Safety Act (BSA)has redefined accountability and safety expectations. As the sector adjusts, the need for a procurement overhaul has become apparent. To build resilience and trust in the built… The post Rebuilding procurement practices to put safety at the forefront appeared first on Construction News.

Procurement

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The construction industry is one of the oldest and most important fields and has changed a lot over the years. It started with simple methods and basic tools, then moved to using heavy machinery, making work faster and larger. Now, digital transformation is a big change that is even more significant than anything before. Digital transformation means using digital technologies in every part of a business.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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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 Equipment

New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 21, 2025

On Day 1 of his new administration, 46 presidential actions were authorised by re-elected President of the United States Donald Trump, many of which threaten dramatic changes to the civil engineering sector, including a ban on offshore wind and an acceleration of fossil fuel extraction… The post US renewable energy projects threatened by Trumps presidential actions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Engineering

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 23, 2025

VANCOUVER — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (“ZenaTech”), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has acquired KJM Land Surveying LLC, a well-established Pensacola Florida land survey engineering company with a long history and roster of repeat customers.

Surveying

Construction News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Legal challenges against major infrastructure projects will be limited to one attempt, the prime minister has pledged. Sir Keir Starmer revealed on Thursday (23 January) plans to speed up the planning process by stopping small pressure groups using the courts to obstruct decisions taken in… The post Starmer pledges to end infrastructure ‘challenge culture’ appeared first on Construction News.