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Mastering Mechanic’s Liens: Legal Insights for General Contractors

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Mastering Mechanic’s Liens: Legal Insights for General Contractors Everything general contractors need to know about handling mechanic’s liens. mhodges Tue, 06/17/2025 - 07:27 Join legal experts Peter Ryan and Aaron Flores, partners at Flores Ryan, LLP, for a focused session on navigating construction lien challenges. Designed specifically for general contractors, this webinar breaks down the legal complexities of mechanic’s liens and offers clear, actionable strategies to help you mitigate risk

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Cost reliability and transparency in your Construction Estimating Process

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Remember: Striving for construction cost reliability and transparency in your construction estimating process, rather than absolute accuracy, will lead to more effective project management and ultimately, better results. Achieving 100% accuracy is generally impossible due to numerous variables affecting final costs and the lack of a verifiable reference point (a datum).

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Major project bidders to face ‘British jobs’ test

Construction Enquirer

Contractors bidding for major public sector work will face a new test to prove they can boost British jobs and skills under plans to overhaul infrastructure procurement. The Cabinet Office has launched a consultation that will see contractors bidding for road, rail, school and hospital jobs ranked not just on price and quality – but on how much they contribute to local communities.

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Why cybersecurity matters for construction

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Morocco’s Aït-Ben-Haddou Mud Village

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For centuries, Morocco’s Aït-Ben-Haddou has been a thriving nexus of commerce, culture, and architectural ingenuity. As a bridge between Marrakech and Timbuktu, it serves as a refuge for traders and a fortress against the desert’s harsh elements. Its sun-baked walls stand as a monument to adaptation and survival, sculpted from the very land it inhabits.

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The Job Market Soars In Florida

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By Kyle Peschler From the May/June 2025 Issue O ver the past several years, Florida has increasingly been a standout for job creation. As population growth has risen there, so has the number and diversity of businesses moving to and expanding in the Sunshine State. According to FloridaCommerce , in March 2025, the state’s manufacturing industry gained jobs for the fifth month in a row, adding 1,900 jobs.

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HS2 supply chain fraud claims spark ministerial probe

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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has promised a fundamental one-year reset for HS2 after admitting to Parliament that there was no way presently to deliver the project on schedule and to budget. She slammed a litany of failures for wasting billions on the project, blaming bad management, constant changes and ineffective contracts with the supply chain.

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Gilbane launches procurement division

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Yellowstone River Bridge Sits Tall at Top of Canyon to Improve Safety, Access and Views

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Powering Forward: Integrating Electric Equipment With On-Site Renewable Energy

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Powering Forward: Integrating Electric Equipment With On-Site Renewable Energy ccapoccia Thu, 06/19/2025 - 11:28 Electric construction equipment is quickly gaining ground. From compact excavators to full-size wheel loaders, electric machines are proving they can match — or outperform — their diesel counterparts, all while reducing emissions and noise.

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Infrastructure & Incentives Update (June 20, 2025)

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S ite selection decisions include evaluating available infrastructure and transportation, and relevant incentives and programs. This week’s Infrastructure & Incentives Update from Business Facilities features the latest news from Minnesota; New Mexico; Quebec, Canada; and Dominican Republic. Minnesota Passes $700 Bill For Infrastructure Projects On June 9, the Minnesota Legislature passed a $700 million deal during a one-day special session.

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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

The Government has revealed HS2 chief executive Mark Wild’s reset plan to rescue the troubled rail megaproject. In a blunt letter to transport secretary Heidi Alexander, Wild said a “comprehensive reset” was now essential to deliver the railway on a credible timescale and within a realistic budget. The letter sent at the end of March but published for the first time yesterday, reveals that just one-third of the civils work is complete, compared with the 75% planned by now.

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Tampa airport unveils design for $1.5B Airside D terminal

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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Construction Economics for June 23, 2025

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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How to Optimize Construction Fleet Management With a TMS

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How to Optimize Construction Fleet Management With a TMS ccapoccia Mon, 06/16/2025 - 15:58 In the construction industry, fleet management is critical to ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Before wood products get to a distribution center, where they are delivered to retailers or construction sites, they come from sawmills where logs harvested in the forest are processed.

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Heartland Coca-Cola, GAF Roofing Expand In Kansas

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Heartland Coca-Cola has celebrated the grand opening of its 700,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Olathe Production Campus (OPC) in Kansas. The more than $400 million dollar investment enhances the company’s production capabilities and support local economic growth. “The OPC is a testament to our unwavering commitment to the Heartland region, our employees, and our customers,” Heartland Coca-Cola CEO Justin Bridgeman said.

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Joseph Gallagher lands £50m green energy deal

Construction Enquirer

Joseph Gallagher Limited (JGL) has been awarded a £50m contract by United Living to deliver a major package of trenchless construction works. The deal is part of the HyNet North West project to create a hydrogen distribution network delivering clean fuel to industrial users. JGL will oversee the design and construction of 53 trenchless crossings across a 35km pipeline route.

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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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McCarthy, Jacobs finish construction on $373M hospital tower

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The nine-story structure in Orange, California, includes five floors of specialty clinics, oncology infusion services and a research institute for clinical trials and pediatric research.

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Bechtel, Worley Gain Big Awards on Texas, Alaska LNG Projects

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Energy developer NextDecade announced new contracts with Bechtel Energy, totaling about $9 billion for two new trains at its Rio Grande LNG export site in Brownsville, Texas; while Alaska developer Glenfarne taps Worley for engineering on the $10.8B pipeline to carry North Slope gas 800 miles south to a new export terminal.

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Exploring State-to-State Migration: A Driver for Construction Growth

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Exploring State-to-State Migration: A Driver for Construction Growth ccapoccia Thu, 06/19/2025 - 10:01 S tate-to-state migration continues to be a dominant force shaping the U.S. economy, influencing housing markets, commercial real estate demand, labor dynamics and business investments. In 2023, an estimated 7.5 million Americans relocated across state lines, drawn by factors such as job opportunities, lower taxes, housing affordability and lifestyle preferences.

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U.S. Virgin Islands: A Key Caribbean Location

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The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center is located in the South Shore Trade Zone in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Credit: Courtesy Virgin Islands Port Authority) By BF Editors From the May/June 2025 Issue T he U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a U.S. territory located in the Caribbean, offers a blend of tropical island lifestyle with access to the U.S. legal and financial systems.

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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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Take That brother buys steelwork giant William Hare

Construction Enquirer

Entrepreneur Simon Orange has snapped up the country’s second biggest steelwork contractor William Hare in a move that marks a new era for the £350m-turnover firm. The Bury-based business, which employs around 2,000 staff across nine UK sites and international operations in Europe, the UAE and India, has been sold for an undisclosed sum. Orange – who recently sold a stake in his CorpAcq investment firm to TDR Capital for reportedly over £1bn – has acquired the business in a personal capaci

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On site: Checking in at the Waldorf Astoria’s $2B renovation

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Boston-based Suffolk plans to complete the hotel portion of the restoration at the iconic New York City landmark later this year, according to the contractor.

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Hitting a New Octave, Hexagon Splits Into Two Separate Companies

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Hexagon is splitting its asset lifecycle management and cloud-based design tools into a separate company, while keeping its geospatial systems and construction data business.

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The Get-Paid Playbook for Service Pros

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The Get-Paid Playbook for Service Pros Real contractors share their biggest payment headaches — and how they finally stopped working for free. mhodges Fri, 06/20/2025 - 11:16 For too many service professionals, the hardest part of the job isn’t the labor. It’s getting paid for it. We talked to 6 contractors about the biggest payment headaches they face — from cash flow concerns to clients who ghost — and how they solved them.

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How AI Reduces Cost, Safety, and Quality Risks in Construction Projects

Risk management in construction faces pressure from tighter margins, compressed timelines, and increasing complexity. This guide shows how AI strengthens project stability by predicting risks across cost, schedule, safety, supply chains, and workforce planning. AI algorithms analyze procurement data, subcontractor bids, equipment performance, and site conditions to identify potential disruptions.

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PC Construction Earns Regional Award for Work on University of Vermont’s Athletic Complex

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South Burlington, VT – PC Construction has received an award from the New England chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) for its major renovation work on the University of Vermont’s athletic complex. Team members accepted the award at CMAA’s annual awards luncheon in Boston on June 4. The $58 million project, which began in June 2019, was completed in three phases over four years.

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Rob Perrins steps up as executive chair in Berkeley shake-up

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Rob Perrins is set to become executive chair of Berkeley Group as part of a leadership reshuffle. The move will see current chair Michael Dobson step down after the firm’s AGM in September, handing over to Perrins who has served as chief executive since 2009. Dobson’s departure caps a pivotal three-year stint, during which he oversaw the launch of Berkeley’s 10-year “Berkeley 2035” strategy.

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Targeted investment, tech can sustain critical infrastructure

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To help communities bounce back after disaster, jurisdictions must identify gaps in lifeline systems and cost-effective ways to mend them, panelists at the Building Innovation 2025 conference said.