Construction Enquirer

JULY 8, 2025

Caddick Construction is gearing up to start full-scale building work on a near-1,000 home build-to-rent neighbourhood in the heart of Digbeth after a £200m funding deal was sealed. The Stone Yard scheme is being delivered by Moda with investment backing from Aviva Capital Partners and debt support from NatWest and Homes England. The West Midlands Combined Authority is also on board with grant funding to boost affordable housing levels on the four-acre brownfield site.

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2025

The Boston-based contractor will use its proprietary artificial intelligence-based steel tracking system, along with handheld scanners, to construct the project.

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Prodyogi

JULY 5, 2025

The pit method of underpinning is a construction technique used for the repair of foundations. The method is an extended type of mass concreting method of underpinning, where the former is used for repairing concrete at a deeper soil depth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 9, 2025

When building owners choose Design-Build Construction, they gain more than just a streamlined project—they gain an integrated team of professionals committed to delivering a high-quality facility, faster and more efficiently. This collaborative approach unites design and construction experts under one contract, ensuring a cohesive process from concept to completion.

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Construction News

JULY 1, 2025

The government spent more than £100m on steel made outside the UK for the High Speed 2 (HS2) megaproject in the year to April 2024, data has revealed. Figures published by the Department for Business and Trade last week showed that 63 purchases of steel… The post HS2 spent more than £100m on foreign steel in a year appeared first on Construction News.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2025

Balfour Beatty has announced it is terminating all labour supply agreements with the Danny Sullivan Group. In a statement the contractor said:”During an audit of our UK labour suppliers, concerns related to the Danny Sullivan Group were identified. While these concerns were being reviewed, related issues were reported through our confidential whistleblowing channel in regard to our HS2 project. “An independent investigation, which has now concluded, found that Danny Sullivan Group ha

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Construction Dive

JULY 7, 2025

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Prodyogi

JULY 1, 2025

Sustainable civil construction is a design and building approach that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of construction projects while maximizing their positive social and economic benefits. It involves the conscious use of resources, energy efficiency, and the integration of green technologies to create sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

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Construction Placements

JULY 4, 2025

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Construction News

JULY 8, 2025

The Construction Industry Training Board has launched a new digital platform to connect employers with prospective workers and tackle skills shortages across the construction sector. Go Construct Careers, now live on the Go Construct website, is a free-to-use resource that allows jobseekers to create profiles,… The post CITB launches digital platform to lure new entrants to construction appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 3, 2025

Network Rail has discussed the “significant challenges” in maintaining a unique sliding bridge over a Lincolnshire canal as it has suffered multiple recent failures despite extensive works in 2024. The post Network Rail admits ‘significant challenges’ maintaining sliding canal bridge after recent failures appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 2, 2025

A developer has been fined £165,000 for repeatedly failing to put suitable fire precautions measures in place during a renovation job in Preston. Glovers Court Ltd was found guilty of four offences in relation to the redevelopment of a former city centre warehouse into 35 apartments spread across six floors. The Glovers Court project was under construction on 16 May 2023 when it was visited by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS).

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Construction Dive

JULY 1, 2025

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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Prodyogi

JULY 1, 2025

The current real estate market is a little turbulent, but there’s plenty of opportunity. Home prices are at historic highs, and buyers are willing to take on some small renovations, but the major home improvements – bathroom, kitchen, flooring, etc. – can be a worthwhile investment that pays off exponentially in the sale price. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 4, 2025

As we celebrate Independence Day and the spirit of hard work and craftsmanship that built our country, it’s the perfect time to think about strengthening your construction business, so you have the freedom to grow and succeed. When most contractors consider why they lose clients, they often blame price competition, slow projects, or a client’s unrealistic expectations.

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Construction News

JULY 4, 2025

Procurement body Prosper has awarded places to 34 contractors on a £1bn framework for retrofit and investment works across the UK public sector. The Decarbonisation and Investment Works Framework will run for four years from 23 June 2025 to 22 June 2029 and will enable… The post Prosper appoints 34 firms to £1bn decarbonisation and refurbishment framework appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 1, 2025

The government of Madhya Pradesh in India has taken action against eight engineers who designed a road bridge over a railway with a near 90° turn. The post Action taken against eight engineers who designed overbridge with near 90° turn in India appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 1, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will today unveil details of a £39bn house building drive for the next 10 years aiming to deliver around 300,000 new social and affordable homes. The new Social and Affordable Homes Programme will almost double the previous five-year £12.3bn Affordable Homes Programme, which targeted 130,000 homes by 2026. Rayner’s new programme will set a target of delivering 60% of homes for social rent, equivalent to 180,000 homes, up a third on the previous AHP target.

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Construction Dive

JULY 9, 2025

The city has partnered with startups and a tech incubator to test drone and AI technology that guides energy retrofits, saving time and money compared with traditional assessments.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 3, 2025

A Gantt chart is a graphical representation of the duration of tasks against the progression of time. A Gantt chart is a useful tool for planning and scheduling projects. A Gantt chart is helpful when monitoring a project’s progress. How to Create a Gantt Chart Using Microsoft Excel More explanation of Gantt Chart: A Gantt […] The post Create a Gantt Chart Using Microsoft Excel first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2025

Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall. Photos courtesy Leonid Furmansky Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden, a beloved establishment in Austin, Tex., is now anchoring a revitalized 1980s-era strip mall on the north side of town. Designed by Furman & Keil Architects, the public-facing spaces include an indoor bar, bakeshop, and dining room, a 250-seat outdoor beer garden pavilion, and a drive-thru coffee bar.

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Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

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Construction News

JULY 3, 2025

The delivery of high-value construction programmes is accelerating globally, but new analysis has revealed how far behind the UK trails other countries. According to Mace’s 2025 report The Future of Major Programme Delivery, there has been a 280 per cent increase in the number of… The post UK lags behind on major programme delivery, says Mace appeared first on Construction News.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 2, 2025

Construction of the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has been completed almost seven months early and within its AU$5.3bn (£2.5bn) budget. The post Construction of Australia’s £2.5bn greenfield airport megaproject completes 7 months early appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 7, 2025

More than 10 big road and rail upgrade schemes across England have been given the green light by the Government today. Top of the list over a wave of 50 projects is the long-delayed £1.3bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine dualling, which will finally go ahead, and the Midlands Rail Hub which has got full funding. A66 delivery partners Balfour Beatty, Kier and Aureos can now begin to upgrade the remaining 18 miles of single-carriageway sections and key junctions on the route between M6 Junction 40 (Pen

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Construction Dive

JULY 9, 2025

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Daily Dive M-F Tech Weekly Every Wednesday Infrastructure Weekly Every Tuesday Labor & Safety Weekly Every Thursday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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Civil Engineer Blog

JULY 6, 2025

source One of the biggest modern building considerations is the area of disabled access. All new buildings have to comply to certain access fundamentals. However, it always makes good business sense to go above and beyond to help those with difficulty. Everything from improving points of access to upper levels ought to be considered. This […] The post 6 Things To Consider When Building For Disabled Access first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction Placements

JULY 8, 2025

Civil Engineering Scope in India 2025: Career, Salary & Trends The civil engineering scope in India has never been more promising than it is in 2025. As the nation accelerates toward becoming a $5 trillion economy, the infrastructure sector stands at the forefront of this transformation. From smart city initiatives to sustainable infrastructure projects, civil engineers are shaping India's future.

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Construction News

JULY 1, 2025

The fallout from ISG’s collapse last year led to a six-month delay to a project in Manchester and cost the council £3m, Construction News can reveal. Manchester City Council was forced to redo some of ISG’s work on the affected project – believed to be… The post ISG collapse hits council for £3m appeared first on Construction News.

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