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McAlpine breaks ground at £1.25bn Port Talbot green steel job

Construction Enquirer

The huge decarbonisation project will preserve 5,000 steelmaking jobs on site and cut emissions by 90% – equivalent to 1.5% Under the construction management contract Sir Robert McAlpine’s project team will total around 60 staff on site with over 400 contractors working for specialist firms on the overall project.

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Engineers pull-off 220m HS2 viaduct slide in 3 days

Construction Enquirer

The 220m-long structure is the last of five “double composite” viaducts on the central section of HS2 to be installed using the technique. The weathering steel viaduct spans a floodplain and Banbury Lane and is designed to blend with the surrounding countryside while managing local drainage.

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East Baltimore Development, Inc. Taps STV To Lead Project and Construction Management for Phase 2B Public Roadway Infrastructure Project

Civil + Structural Engineer

BALTIMORE, MD STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has signed a contract with East Baltimore Development, Inc. EBDI) to serve as the project and construction manager for the Phase 2B Public Roadway Infrastructure Project.

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Managing Stakeholder Expectations in Construction Projects

Building Radar

Effective management of stakeholder expectations is crucial for the success of construction projects. Ensuring clear communication and aligning expectations from the outset can significantly reduce conflicts and enhance project outcomes. The Importance of Stakeholder Management in Construction 1.

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Guide to Solving Labor, Equipment, and Materials Management Gaps

Specialty contractors operate in a high-pressure environment where labor, equipment, and materials must be managed with precision. This guide offers a structured approach to managing LEMs using integrated systems, predictive analytics, and transparent workflows.

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Five Essential Skills for Successful Construction Project Managers

Building Radar

The role of a project manager is pivotal in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. To excel in this demanding field, construction project managers must possess a diverse set of skills that enable them to navigate complex challenges and lead their teams effectively.

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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

He also pledged to overhaul HS2 Ltd’s structure, and renegotiate supply chain contracts. Performance-related pay rises for senior managers and excutive bonuses relating to last year have been scrapped. His letter gave a damning early assessment of HS2’s progress, which he described as “systemic failure”.