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Construction Enquirer
JULY 23, 2025
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. Pressure is building from all sides.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 16, 2025
A Midlands consultant has launched a sister business aimed at helping developers, contractors and sub-contractors improve how they procure and manage construction materials. This expertise allows clients to make smarter choices early, saving time, money and regulatory risk later in the project.”
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
Construction Enquirer
JULY 4, 2025
But contraction in civil engineering and commercial work saw the bellwether S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index drop below the standstill 50 mark again in June for the six month in a row. “The forward-looking survey indicators were weaker than in May. in June the index was up from 47.9
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CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
This innovative initiative enhances pre-project planning, improves construction visibility, boosts safety measures and increases operations efficiencies. We are also able to use the drone to obtain existing topographical information enabling us to make preliminary plans and prepare earthwork budgets early in the project design process.
Plant & Civil Engineer
JANUARY 13, 2025
With updates to European legislation also coming into play in 2025, including both the EU Data Act and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, rapid change and adoption of technology has become paramount to the success of construction companies and its projects.
Construction Dive
JUNE 12, 2025
Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Commercial Corporate News Economy Infrastructure Labor Safety Tech Sustainability Legal/Regs An article from Project Wins Boeing taps Jacobs for $1.8B Award: Campus expansion Value: Contract value undisclosed, overall campus project $1.8
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2025
Without proper planning, even the best-designed commercial construction projects can face delays, cost overruns, or legal issues. These areas are home to diverse projects ranging from retail complexes to large-scale office buildings. Land surveys are an essential component of this phase.
Construction Dive
JUNE 23, 2025
Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Commercial Corporate News Economy Infrastructure Labor Safety Tech Sustainability Legal/Regs An article from Project Milestones $230M overhaul starts on Arkansas’ biggest water plant Max Foote Construction is renovating the Jack H.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
The post The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The real estate industry is changing fast, and strong construction management is more important than ever. This service is useful for property developers, investors, and construction project managers.
Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2025
to exempt federally funded projects from New York state state’s Scaffold Law has a realistic path forward, most likely as part of a broader legislative package such as the upcoming federal surface transportation bill, said Mike Elmendorf, president and CEO of the Associated General Contractors of New York State. Dive Brief: A bill from U.S.
Building Radar
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Additionally, we’ll highlight how technology and tools like AI-driven project identification can help both companies and workers increase their earnings potential. Reports indicate that construction workers in states with booming construction projects, such as California and Texas, tend to earn more.
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2025
months in June, according to a member survey, the association announced. “In Notably, this survey predates the most recent trade policy announcements, and 1 in 5 contractors had a project interrupted or paused due to tariffs in June," he said.
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UK Construction Blog
JULY 3, 2025
Technology integration is crucial for sustainable construction success, with Building Information Modelling (BIM) reducing waste by 30%, smart building systems achieving 20-30% energy savings, and digital tools enabling precise resource management and real-time monitoring. What Is Sustainable Construction?
UK Construction Blog
JULY 15, 2025
The post Construction Industry App Development: Transform Your Projects with Digital Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Today’s technology offers streamlined solutions that tackle communication breakdowns, enhance productivity, and significantly improve project management across all stages of development.
Plant & Civil Engineer
JULY 21, 2025
Contract conditions and heightened risk profile were common factors among the almost 60 per cent who claimed that they or someone in their supply chain had declined a tender over the quarter. Optimism has been further eroded by the delays experienced by so many as a result of the introduction of the Building Safety Act.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 31, 2025
Coventry, 31/03/2025 Majenta Solutions, a leader in digital engineering and 4D modelling, has officially partnered with WGM Engineering, a leading engineering service provider, to deliver a transformative solution for Scottish Waters Inchinnan Pumping Station project.
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 2, 2025
Incomplete Scope Definition: A poorly defined project scope can lead to scope creep, causing additional costs due to unforeseen changes and additions. Inadequate Risk Assessment: Not factoring in potential risks like weather delays, permit issues, or unforeseen complications can lead to significant cost overruns.
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For Construction Pros
JUNE 20, 2025
In some states, like California, compaction data — especially for hot mix asphalt (HMA) projects adhering to intelligent compaction (IC) — must be reported to CALTRANS (the state’s DOT). Plus, crews embracing IC reduce over-compaction risk and passes.
ENR Construction
JUNE 20, 2025
Despite significant efforts to enhance construction productivity and efficiency, many projects continue to experience budget overruns and delays. Surprisingly, productivity in construction has declined by roughly 40% over the decades, highlighting the industry’s struggle with project execution complexities.
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Plant & Civil Engineer
JUNE 30, 2025
Driven by the Geospatial Team in the Government Digital Service, the NUAR programme seeks to reduce the risks, costs, and delays linked to the estimated four million excavation projects carried out annually in the UK.
Develop Coaching
JULY 25, 2025
A 2024 survey shows most builders land only 40–50 % of the bids they enter, while top-organised firms reach 65 % or more. Hold a short risk workshop as soon as the notice lands. Add a “reality-check” meeting to the programme: site managers, buyers and the QS must sign off the price before it goes out. Solve this on day one.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 1, 2025
Moisture Management Flashings, membranes and clever detailing steer water to the exterior. Confirm suitability with borescope surveys, exposure maps and manufacturer warranties; skipping that homework risks expensive remediation and reputational bruises. Embrace these advances to cut programme times and raise quality benchmarks.
ENR Construction
JULY 21, 2025
As a project that includes luxury apartments with some affordable housing units, it faced strict deadlines that challenged the design and construction team to develop a plan that would help speed ARIA 7 Platt to market. The design and construction team have been engaged on the project since 2018.
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. Nearly half (45%) of respondents identified maintaining a safe jobsite as a primary challenge.
ENR Construction
JULY 7, 2025
Together, the 79 companies participating in ENR Midwest’s Top Contractors 2025 survey posted $60.6 Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center project, slated for completion in 2026. Sheryl Van Anne, Vice President and General Manager, M.A. Sawall says McCarthy is also delivering large, complex projects as efficiently as possible.
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ENR Construction
JULY 1, 2025
Photo courtesy Civ Robotics July 1, 2025 With an eye on growing its product line beyond its existing outdoor surveying and layout robot, San Francisco-based startup Civ Robotics announced July 1 that it has secured $7.5 million in Series A funding, in a round led by AlleyCorp with investments from Bobcat Co.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2025
of Environmental Protection is working at street level to manage stormwater. Earlier this year, DEP unveiled a citywide hydraulic model of its 7,500 miles of sewers, allowing engineers to simulate system performance during extreme weather and prioritize high-risk areas. He managed a community newsroom in Santa Monica, covering L.A.’s
ENR Construction
JULY 7, 2025
—then known as Ryan Lumber and Coal—expanded in 1949 into owning, financing and managing the real estate that the coal and lumber company built. Barranco says real estate management, property management and capital markets functions are important parts of its business. You’ve got this big capital outlay at the beginning.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 3, 2025
However, there is no doubt that construction projects are now very complex, and because of the interests of multiple stakeholders, they usually come with tight deadlines and the need to overcome numerous logistical hurdles. This can help firms devise plans to mitigate risks before they escalate into more serious situations.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2025
HCSS, the leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy civil and infrastructure projects, has announced a strategic partnership with Propeller, a global leader in geospatial solutions.
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CCR Magazine
APRIL 4, 2025
The report surveyed over 1,000 commercial landscaping professionals nationwide and found that despite staffing and supply chain challenges, contractors expect stability and are cautiously optimistic through year-end and 2025. To attract and retain talent, 55% of landscapers will raise employee wages by 2-9%.
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Rabbet
JANUARY 29, 2025
According to KPMGs 2015 Global Construction Survey , a staggering 69% of projects experienced cost overruns of 10% or more. These overruns not only erode profit margins but also strain relationships between stakeholders and jeopardize project timelines. on projects completed using its platforman 87% improvement.
Buildern
JUNE 20, 2025
It’s one of those terms that pops up around contracts, payments, and bank-financed projects, usually when you’re knee-deep in paperwork or waiting on a bill. Construction draws are a central part of the billing method used to break down large project payments into smaller chunks. What is a Draw Request in Construction Projects?
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
economy, higher risk project types and professional design disciplines, as well as new exposures from artificial intelligence (AI). To address these factors, most insurers plan to raise rates this year, according to a new survey by specialty insurance broker Ames & Gough. As the U.S.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
You have robots laying bricks, drones that survey the landscape, and autonomous vehicles that haul materials. You can’t hold the drone accountable, and if you’re using automation in any way, it comes with risks and when it goes wrong, you’re looking at possible injuries, missed deadlines, even legal problems.
ENR Construction
JULY 9, 2025
Photo courtesy of NJ Transit via YouTube July 9, 2025 New Jersey Transit has settled a lawsuit brought by its former construction manager on the estimated $2.3-billion billion Portal North Bridge replacement project , who claimed he was fired in 2023 in retaliation for alleging it had design deficiencies. billion Gateway Program.
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2025
Poirier The 964-bed student housing project in Arcata, Calif., That was the most important directive for the project team on Cal Poly Humboldt’s $195-million student housing project when planning first began in 2022. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Komatsu is ahead of the curve when it comes to Smart Construction and Intelligent Machine Control (IMC), changing the way projects are designed, planned, and executed. James Muir General Manager Smart Construction explains whats next for the company in this exciting space. Images: Komatsu. Back to the Smart Quarry Site.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
The construction industry has traditionally relied on manual workflows for managing projects, finances, scheduling, and communication. However, the rapid advancement of technology has provided opportunities to automate these processes, leading to increased efficiency, reduced errors, and improved project outcomes.
ENR Construction
JULY 8, 2025
Army Corps of Engineers July 8, 2025 The contractor and the flood control authority for the massive Red River diversion project in North Dakota have resolved $400 million in claims with a $57-million settlement, much of it related to the failure to use epoxy coating on rebar in parts of the project to protect against corrosion.
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ENR Construction
JULY 1, 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics July 1, 2025 Construction job openings reached 245,000 in May, according to the Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to ABC’s Confidence Index, more than half of survey participants expect to add staff in the second half of the year.
ENR Construction
JUNE 26, 2025
June 26, 2025 A recently unveiled affiliate of FlatironDragados is combining three existing New York-area firms into a new entity that will tackle civil construction projects in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Cruz works on transportation infrastructure, resiliency protection, deep foundations, bridges and geotechnical projects.
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ENR Construction
JUNE 9, 2025
Several infrastructure projects are underway across 57 of 1,190 islands situated southwest of Sri Lanka and India on the Indian Ocean. Current projects include the revised master plan for Hulhumalé, 8 km northeast from the capital of Male and built on 468 hectares of reclaimed land.
The Construction Index
JULY 6, 2025
Rebecca Boundy, managing director for clients and markets at Kier, added: “We joined CCBP because we believe in the value of bringing together industry expertise and academic research to drive meaningful change. Working alongside other contractors and researchers, we will create practical solutions which improve how we deliver projects.
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