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Contractors brace for more pain as material prices climb

Construction Enquirer

A new report from insurer QBE, in partnership with global risk consultancy Control Risks, warns that recent international tariffs on key materials like steel, aluminium and timber are already pushing up costs and impacting jobs. Contractors are being urged to step up planning to avoid getting caught out by fresh global supply chain shocks.

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Why cybersecurity matters for construction

Construction Dive

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.

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Who Are the Key Players in a Design-Build Construction Project?

Wolgast Corporation

On the customer’s needs, the Business Developer assembles the appropriate team members—typically the Architect and Preconstruction Manager—and remains engaged throughout the project to support communication and alignment. Preconstruction Manager This team member plays a vital role in keeping the early stages of the project moving efficiently.

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New construction technology releases: July 2025

Construction Dive

Brickeye Toronto-based jobsite risk mitigation provider Brickeye has launched BuildersRiskIQ , a digital dashboard designed to help builders mitigate construction risk and secure builders risk insurance coverage. Published July 9, 2025 Jennifer Goodman Lead Editor post share post print email license The new Matrice 400 drone from DJI.

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Types of Project Information

Civil Engineer Blog

Effectively managing this bulk of information to insure its availability and accuracy is an important managerial task. Pity the owner and project manager who […] The post Types of Project Information first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog. Construction projects inevitably generate enormous and complex sets of information.

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Mohawk Industries Joins ISNetworld® – Here’s What Contractors Need to Know

Safety Services Company

It standardizes contractor management and ensures contractors meet specific safety, insurance, and compliance expectations for hiring clients. Insurance Documentation: Submit certificates of insurance (COI) with precise wording and coverage mandated by Mohawk Industries.