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Networking Tips for Construction Professionals

cnstrctr

Grow your network and open up a world of new possibilities.

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Discover The Benefits Of Grasscrete & Its Installation Process

The Constructor

If you’re looking for a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional concrete paving, grasscrete may be the perfect solution. Grasscrete combines the strength of concrete with the natural beauty of grass, making it the ideal choice for various projects. Grasscrete offers a range of benefits, including improved drainage, reduced runoff, enhanced soil retention, and […] The post Discover The Benefits Of Grasscrete & Its Installation Process appeared first on The Con

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Will AI take your construction job? Only if you want it to.

Construction Dive

Construction pros say given the shortage of workers, the tech will enhance more positions than it replaces, but employment law issues remain.

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Brick giant to mothball plant as housing demand drops

Construction Enquirer

Forterra is cutting production as housing work stutters including the mothballing of its Howley Park brick factory. The cost-cutting programme was confirmed in a trading update on the eve of Forterra opening its new £95m Desford brick factory. The company said: “ With the new factory becoming operational at a time of subdued demand, disciplined capacity management is key to our ongoing success and we are presently consulting on measures to temporarily reduce our production, including the m

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Coulomb Solutions plans to build US battery pack factory

Construction Dive

The announcement follows LG Energy Solution’s $2.3 billion LFP battery facility in Queen Creek, Arizona, and Ford’s $3.5 billion factory for the same battery type in Marshall, Michigan.

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When school is out, construction is in

Construction Dive

As elementary and high schools plan for a surge of federally funded upgrades over the next few months, many administrators remain concerned about spending deadlines.

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Kier wins £35m Derby Uni business school job

Construction Enquirer

The University of Derby has named Kier as its contractor to deliver plans for a £35m business school in the heart of the city centre. The development of Derby Business School kickstarts the University’s City Masterplan which aims to develop its footprint in the city and improve connectivity across its sites. The planned 100,000 sq ft business school will include a 233-seat auditorium, a stock market financial trading room and an extended reality suite.

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Overcome these 3 obstacles to investing in autonomous work

Construction Dive

Three hesitations preventing investments in autonomous work according to a survey of construction, agriculture and mining leaders.

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Different Types of Garages: Choosing the Perfect Fit for Your Needs

Civiconcepts

This garage is an essential space for homeowners, who required a secure and sheltered space for store vehicles, tools or other heavy equipment and other items.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Maryland HVAC contractor settles equal-pay suit for $210K

Construction Dive

An Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claimed Mechanical Design Systems paid a woman project manager half as much as men.

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Network Rail under fire for failing behind on structures checks

Construction Enquirer

The rail regulator has slammed Network Rail for failing to examine the structural condition of bridges, tunnels and culverts. The ORR said the failure to tackle the now growing backlog of condition surveys of structure could lead to serious safety issues on the country’s railways. ORR has been closely monitoring Network Rail’s progress to clear the backlog of structures examinations since 2021, when ORR first raised concerns.

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How AI can increase bid accuracy and fight economic uncertainty

Construction Dive

AI platforms can analyze drawing sets, automatically identify design-related risks to improve decision-making.

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Severfield workers vote to strike over pay dispute

Construction Enquirer

Hundreds of workers at Britain’s biggest steelwork contractor Severfield have voted to down tools in an escalating dispute over pay. The workers, who are members of GMB union, plan three days of strike action on 22, 25 and 26 May, after 93% voted for industrial action. A spokesperson for Severfield said: “Severfield, notes the decision by the GMB to conduct strikes. “Severfield has, over the last three months, discussed, debated, and reviewed a number of options before reaching an of

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Shawmut revolutionizes subcontractor management with HammerTech

Construction Dive

Shawmut taps HammerTech for next-gen subcontractor management: Uncover the groundbreaking strategy.

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Different Types of Skylights: Illuminating Your Space with Natural Light

Civiconcepts

Skylights are an excellent way to bring the beauty and warmth of natural light into your home while adding a touch of architectural elegance.

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Directors jailed and firms fined £1.6m after wall collapse kills five

Construction Enquirer

Two company directors have been jailed after a 45-tonne wall collapsed killing five men with both firms having to pay combined fines of £1.6m. Wayne Anthony Hawkeswood and Graham John Woodhouse ran a Birmingham metal recycling business where a wall toppled over and killed five workers. The pair were found guilty on multiple counts after a five-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court in November last year.

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High Court Overturns Contractor Louis Ciminelli Bid Scheme Conviction

ENR Construction

The "right-to-control theory" used by federal prosecutors "cannot form the basis for a conviction under federal fraud statutes,” Justice Clarence Thomas said in the unanimous opinion.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Former NASC chief joins Temporary Works Forum

Construction Enquirer

Former National Access & Scaffolding Confederation Managing Director Robin James has taken up the role of operations director at the industry’s Temporary Works forum. He joins to raise the profile of the TWf, which was set up 14 years ago to promote high standards and technical expertise within the sector. This new role reflects the desire of the board to develop and progress the TWf and achieve greater awareness and engagement with the wider industry.

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Modular builder wins $2.2M Vermont school contract

Construction Dive

KBS is working with the Department of Energy’s Advanced Building Construction initiative to improve its units’ energy efficiency.

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Market wobbles speed-up construction digital push

Construction Enquirer

More than a quarter (28%) of construction decision makers within the UK and Ireland believe economic and industry volatility has prompted a significant increase in digital transformation investment over the past six months. The findings follow a new ‘How We Build Now’ benchmark report commissioned by construction management software provider Procore Technologies which surveyed over 200 decision makers across the industry.

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The new definition of Class A property

BD+C

The new definition of Class A property 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 08:55 Headquarters Dan Cheetham, Managing Director and Founder of FYOOG, believes organizations returning to a "hub and spoke" model could have a profound effect on properties once considered Class B. Office Buildings Headquarters Biophilic Design Coronavirus Interior Architecture Recent surveys and user feedback tell us that while encouraging a return to the workplace many organizations are overlooking employees’ primary dissat

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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£600m NHS Wales framework out to tender

Construction Enquirer

The starting gun has fired on the bid race for places on the second-generation healthcare building framework for Wales. Health chiefs are looking to appoint four main supply chain contract partners for an estimated £600m pipeline of work over four years. Separate professional team contests are also starting under the suite of NHS Building for Wales 2 Frameworks to find four project managers, four cost consultants, and three NEC supervisors.

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Stellantis Halts Construction of Ontario Battery Module Plant

ENR Construction

The automaker is in a dispute with the Canadian government over subsidies for its $3.7-billion electric vehicle battery plant project.

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Top level shake-up looms at Costain highways division

Construction Enquirer

Top-level director changes are underway at Costain’s highways division. Simon Ellison, National Highways sector director, is set to leave the business this month. It is also understood that Darren Dobson, highways operations director, will be leaving the business amid the management changes at the division, which accounts for around a third of Costain’s total revenue.

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High Court Overturns Contractor Louis Ciminelli Bid-Rig Conviction

ENR Construction

The "right-to-control theory" used by federal prosecutors "cannot form the basis for a conviction under federal fraud statutes,” Justice Clarence Thomas said in the unanimous opinion.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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PC Construction Completes Mental Health Recovery Residence

PC Construction

Essex, VT – PC Construction recently joined Governor Phil Scott, officials from the Vermont Department of Mental Health, and leaders in Vermont’s mental health advocacy community for the opening of the River Valley Therapeutic Residence, a 16-bed mental health recovery facility in Essex, Vermont. PC Construction led the $16 million project, which broke ground in October 2021.

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Tanzania Hydropower Project Secures Financing

ENR Construction

The effort to build the 87.8-MW Kakono hydropower plant in Tanzania has secured $300 million in financing from the French Development Agency and the African Development Bank, paving the way for the engineering, procurement, and construction phase to begin.

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ASHRAE Seeks Comments by May 26 on Draft of Pathogen Mitigation Standard

ENR Construction

The proposed standard would include minimum requirements aimed at reducing the spread of airborne viruses, such as COVID-19.