Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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To Start 2025, Construction Jobs 'Crawl' Upward by Just 4,000

ENR Construction

Building and specialty trade contractors added jobs in January, but highway and civil firms reported a decline.

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Floating Cities: Construction Solutions for Rising Sea Levels

The Constructor

Floating cities represent an innovative architectural and engineering solution to address the challenges of rising sea levels and urban population growth. These revolutionary developments combine advanced marine engineering with sustainable urban planning to create resilient communities that adapt to changing water levels.

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Tracking Bid-Win Rates for Commericial Construction

Job Order Contracting

Tracking Bid-Win Rates for Commercial Construction is important for any contractor. Creating winning proposals crucial for survival, however each proposal is also a signifcant drain on resources. Actively tracking the bid win rate and understanding how to identify areas for improvement and strategizing need to be priority areas of focus. What is your Bid Win ratio?

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Kore Power nixes plans for $1.25B battery plant in Arizona

Construction Dive

The company reportedly never received taxpayer funds to move forward with the project, and leadership changes are underway.

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How AI is Reshaping Construction: Insights from Industry Experts

Construction firms embracing AI are outperforming the competition. This exclusive guide unpacks the impact of AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive insights on project management, risk reduction, and workforce transformation. Discover how AI enhances real-time decision-making, optimizes labor and materials, and ensures projects stay on schedule and budget.

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Regional Top Design Firms Surveys Now Live

ENR Construction

Under the radar, behind the project gate, inside the executive suite. That's where ENR's editors and bloggers deliver their insights, opinions, cool-headed analysis and hot-headed rantings.

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Sustainabile Estimating

Job Order Contracting

Consider the term Sustainable Estimating for a second. Then consider the role of Vice President of Estimating and Sustainability. Sustainable Estimating is critical to the efficient financial and environment management of the built environment. The roles of Chief Estimator and Director of Sustainability, while distinct in focus, are inherently connected in the context of modern construction and design projects, including repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds, particularly when integrat

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Simplify Online Safety Training with SafetyConnect LMS

Safety Services Company

Online safety training is the foundation of a safer, more compliant workplace. Providing flexible, accessible, and effective eLearning solutions, online safety training platforms empower your team to stay protected while helping your business avoid costly compliance issues. We know workplace safety is a top priority for youbut managing training to ensure compliance can feel like an uphill battle.

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Social Media Marketing Basics For Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Social media can feel overwhelming. With so much noise and so many platforms, where do you start? The truth is that a great social media strategy can transform how you connect with customers and help you grow your contracting business. Social media platforms' reach and accessibility are unprecedented. They connect businesses with a vast audience in real-time.

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Report casts doubt on carbon capture plans

Construction Law

Government plans to invest in carbon capture projects have been cast into doubt by a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report that questions the value of the largely unproven technology. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Record investment in flood defences

Construction Law

Government is committing a record two-year investment of 2.65 billion to shore up flood defences that will benefit 52,000 properties by March 2026. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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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.