June, 2025

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DOT agrees to remove race, gender-based criteria from DBE program

Construction Dive

In a proposed settlement, the agency said the initiative “can no longer pass constitutional scrutiny,” effectively abandoning its defense of the decades-old policy.

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UK saltmarshes’ role in absorbing emissions and flood defence outlined in new report

New Civil Engineer

A new report has highlighted the vital role of the UKs saltmarshes in combating climate change, emphasising their significant capacity to store carbon and protect coastal communities. The post UK saltmarshes’ role in absorbing emissions and flood defence outlined in new report appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Repairs from Hurricane Ian on Sanibel Causeway Complete

For Construction Pros

Restoration of the Sanibel Causeway completes, reconnecting Sanibel Island to mainland Florida.

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Custom Safety Solutions: Why One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Work in Safety

Safety Services Company

Quick Highlights: Generic safety programs can leave critical gaps in compliance and workplace protection. Custom safety solutions better align with your specific operations, hazards, and regulatory demands. Tailored programs can help meet client, jobsite, and industry requirements without compromise. When it comes to workplace safety and compliance, out-of-the-box manuals, policies, and programs dont always cut it.

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How CMiC Helps Construction Teams Stay Ahead of Project Risk

CONSTRUCT™ by CMiC delivers structured project management built for the realities of construction. It brings together RFIs, submittals, drawings, and punch lists in a connected environment that prevents gaps in communication and documentation. Risk is managed in real-time with issue tracking, automated compliance checks, and daily journals that surface hidden patterns.

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Cat rolls out updates for 2025 excavators

Equipment World

Caterpillar reveals a series of updates for its small, medium and large tracked excavators, as well as wheeled, material-handling, specialty models.

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Top states for commercial construction spending

Construction Dive

California, Florida and New York still report high spending but fell lower in per-capita rankings, according to a report from Twisted Nail, a construction aggregate supplier.

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‘Most significant redesign’ of UK airspace since 1950s introduced in Parliament

New Civil Engineer

The government has enacted the most significant redesign of UK airspace since the 1950s, with the aim of addressing capacity constraints. The post Most significant redesign of UK airspace since 1950s introduced in Parliament appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Home Insurance

Civil Engineer Blog

Home insurance, also commonly called hazard insurance or homeowners insurance (often abbreviated in the real estate industry as HOI), is the type of property insurance that covers private homes. It is an insurance policy that combines various personal insurance protections, which can include losses occurring to one’s home, its contents, loss of its use (additional […] The post Home Insurance first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Contact awarded for Worcester sewage works upgrade

The Construction Index

Severn Trent Water has handed Kier a £20.9m contract to design, construct and commission improvements to Worcester sewage treatment works.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

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.

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Challenging Projects Require Innovative Equipment

PC Construction

The booming construction industry across our country presents new challenges and opportunities to embrace innovative solutions. Supporting the tremendous growth of vertical construction in Florida lies miles of underground infrastructure consisting of pipelines, tankage, equipment and supporting electrical/instrumentation to process our countrys most precious resource water.

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Defence housing receives £1.5bn boost in Strategic Defence Review

Construction News

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has committed an additional 1.5bn to improve housing for armed forces personnel and their families, taking total investment in accommodation this Parliament to more than 7bn. The funding was confirmed today (2 June) in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and… The post Defence housing receives 1.5bn boost in Strategic Defence Review appeared first on Construction News.

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Why the schedule is construction’s most underused profit lever

Construction Dive

SmartPM’s 2025 industry benchmark reveals how project teams can turn schedule data into real-time insight and improved margins.

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Chancellor to invest ‘tens of billions in Northern civils projects’

New Civil Engineer

Rachel Reeves is planning to announce a multi-billion pound investment in infrastructure in the Midlands and North of England, according to newspaper reports. The post Chancellor to invest ‘tens of billions in Northern civils projects’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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Transforming Your Yard: Mini Excavator Landscaping Ideas

UK Construction Blog

The post Transforming Your Yard: Mini Excavator Landscaping Ideas appeared first on UK Construction Blog. If youve ever looked out at your yard and imagined something moremaybe a peaceful pond, terraced garden beds, or a flat, lush lawnthen youre not alone. The good news? You dont need a crew of landscapers to make it happen. With the right mini excavator , even ambitious backyard transformations become totally doable.

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Buildern vs. Wunderbuild: Which Is the Best Choice?

Buildern

Buildern vs. Wunderbuild is another common comparison for small to mid-sized construction companies evaluating project management tools. Both platforms aim to simplify how teams estimate costs, manage schedules, and stay on top of daily operations. But their differences matter. Choosing the wrong software can slow down projects, increase admin work, and limit team visibility.

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Industrial AI can help rebuild construction and engineering, with the right digital building blocks 

Construction Today

Construction and engineering organizations are optimistic despite the persistent economic uncertainty but increasing demand for infrastructure, housing, and municipal business projects. There is significant market potential, with McKinsey estimating that the industry could grow to $22 trillion by 2040, a massive increase from the $13 trillion gross annual output from global construction projects… Source The post Industrial AI can help rebuild construction and engineering, with the right di

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Support Available To Help Registered Employers Cover Cost of Plant Training

Plant & Civil Engineer

The next phase of plant training standards is set to be rolled out by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The standards have been developed in collaboration with industry working groups, consisting of employers, training providers, and federations, and change the way plant training and testing is delivered. The changes will ensure employers see a return on their investment by producing competent, work-ready plant operators, who have received training from experts, including learning

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

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.

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$1.6B East River Tunnel rehab starts in NYC

Construction Dive

Skanska and E-J Electric Installation Co. crews will overhaul the century-old rail tubes that Hurricane Sandy damaged in 2012.

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Balfour Beatty completes £60M road to unlock development of Liverpool freeport and colliery site

New Civil Engineer

A new 60M road has been completed in St Helens by Balfour Beatty to allow for the future development of a freeport and ex-colliery site in the Liverpool city region. The post Balfour Beatty completes 60M road to unlock development of Liverpool freeport and colliery site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Life sciences construction: is the bubble set to burst?

Construction News

After rapid expansion, signs of a slowdown raise questions about future opportunities in the sector When it emerged that AstraZeneca was planning a 450m expansion of its nasal flu vaccine plant in Speke, near Liverpool, in January 2024, a spokesperson for the Conservative government declared… The post Life sciences construction: is the bubble set to burst?

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Tractor dealer moves into construction machinery

The Construction Index

Crawfords Group, an agricultural machinery dealer in the southeast of England, has joined Komatsu’s distribution network.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

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.

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3D Printing Breakthrough Revolutionizes Nuclear Fusion Fuel Production

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. Nuclear fusion continues to move closer to reality through breakthroughs in material science and engineering. One of the latest advancements involves the use of high-precision 3D printing to produce fuel capsules required to power fusion reactors. These capsules must endure extreme heat and pressure… Source The post 3D Printing Breakthrough Revolutionizes Nuclear Fusion Fuel Production appeare

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Bobcat T76 Compact Track Loader: An Ally for Harvesting in the Euroverde Fields

Plant & Civil Engineer

The Bobcat T76 compact track loader has been chosen as the ideal solution for harvesting operations in the vast fields of Euroverde Societ Agricola Srl, a leading company in the processing and preservation of fruit and vegetables in Italy. Thanks to its excellent performance and robustness, the T76 has proved to be perfect for meeting the challenges of an intense and complex work environment, thus contributing to the success of the company’s daily operations.

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Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply

Construction Dive

The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost domestic battery production.

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Kier project sees cleared vegetation reused as charcoal-like material

New Civil Engineer

Kier has saved 13t of CO2 by reusing cleared vegetation on the A1417 Missing Link scheme, the contractor has said. The post Kier project sees cleared vegetation reused as charcoal-like material appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Ultimate Checklist for Choosing the Right Construction Management Software

Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.

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Are Labour’s planning reforms working?

Construction News

Mark Lane, director at consultancy DPP Planning Its nearly a year since Labour took office, and in that time it has made sweeping changes to the planning system. This government is promising to tackle the housing crisis and deliver 1.5 million homes over the next… The post Are Labours planning reforms working? appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Materials Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Expertise and Learn Online

Construction Placements

Construction Materials Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Expertise and Learn Online Challenge your construction materials knowledge with our 25-question quiz! Perfect for engineers, students, and job seekers. The post Construction Materials Knowledge Quiz: Test Your Expertise and Learn Online appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Google Invests $7B in Iowa Expansion to Fuel Cloud and AI Infrastructure

Construction Today

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. Google’s $7 billion investment in Iowa marks one of its most significant infrastructure commitments to date. The capital will expand data center operations in Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs, positioning Iowa as a central hub for Google’s artificial intelligence and cloud computing capabilities.

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