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Timber imports rise for first time in four years

Construction Enquirer

UK timber imports have seen their first quarterly rise since 2021, after a strong surge in March. The latest stats from Timber Development UK show the market bounced back after a sluggish start to the year. January saw volumes dip 1%, followed by a 9% slide in February, but a 13% surge in March turned the quarter positive. Softwood was the star performer, with imports climbing nearly 2% and value up 12% on the back of stronger prices.

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Cost reliability and transparency in your Construction Estimating Process

Job Order Contracting

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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Leveraging Project Data to Supercharge Construction Estimating

ENR Construction

search Search search close search cart facebook twitter linkedin instagram youtube Sign In Subscribe Sign Out My Account Home Technology Use in Construction An Eye on Safety The Sensera Scoop BLOG Site Technology in Practice ENR Home Successful Site Intelligence Technology Use in Construction Sponsored Content Leveraging Project Data to Supercharge Construction Estimating Image: Rawpixel via Shutterstock June 20, 2025 On time and on budget—the familiar yet challenging goal in the construction in

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ABC: Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction input prices increased.2% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released. Nonresidential construction input prices increased.3% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 1.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 1.6% higher.

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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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Cable-Stayed Design Selected for Brent Spence Companion Bridge Between Ohio and Kentucky

ENR Construction

A double-decker, cable-stayed independent deck bridge has been chosen as the design for the Brent Spence Bridge between northern Kentucky and Cincinatti.

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Fisher Sand & Gravel Awarded $309M Contract for Tucson Border Wall

ENR Construction

Construction for the roughly 27 miles of border wall in Santa Cruz County, Ariz., will begin in the fall.

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Texas Instruments Boosts Texas, Utah Fabs With $60B Investment

Business Facilities

Texas Instruments (TI) plans to invest more than $60 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations, building and ramping up its capabilities across seven large-scale connected semiconductor fabs. Combined, these fabs across three manufacturing mega-sites in Texas and Utah will manufacture hundreds of millions of chips. Combined, TI’s new manufacturing mega-sites in Texas and Utah will support more than 60,000 U.S. jobs.

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VTA May Seek New Tunneling Contractor for BART Silicon Valley Extension

ENR Construction

The Kiewit Shea Traylor (KST) joint venture and VTA were unable to agree on a the cost for the project’s next stage which includes a single-bore tunnel beneath San Jose.

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Infrastructure & Incentives Update (June 20, 2025)

Business Facilities

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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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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The Evolving Role of Visual Data in Construction

ENR Construction

search Search search close search cart facebook twitter linkedin instagram youtube Sign In Subscribe Sign Out My Account Home Technology Use in Construction An Eye on Safety The Sensera Scoop BLOG Site Technology in Practice ENR Home Successful Site Intelligence Technology Use in Construction Sponsored Content The Evolving Role of Visual Data in Construction June 20, 2025 When you think of cameras in construction, do you see them as just security tools—or could they be the key to unlocking full

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Construction pro flies high in aviation sector

Construction Dive

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Fisher Sand & Gravel Awarded $309M Contract for Tucson Border Wall Work

ENR Construction

Construction for the roughly 27 miles of border wall in Santa Cruz County, Ariz., will begin in the fall.

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Cash Is King, But Do You Have A Crown? Why Cash Flow Trumps Profit

Contractor Bookkeeping

As a construction accountant, I've seen it time and again: a small construction company can look wildly successful on paper, reporting healthy profits year after year, yet consistently struggle to pay bills, make payroll, or invest in new equipment. How can this be? The answer lies in a fundamental truth often overlooked in our industry: Cash is King, and profit, while necessary, is usually just a loyal subject, not the reigning monarch.

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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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Danny Sullivan Group hits back over HS2 allegations

Construction Enquirer

Labour supply giant Danny Sullivan Group said it is “fully compliant with all tax obligations” amid allegations of incorrect worker classification on HS2. The dispute was raised in Parliament this week when Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said an HMRC investigation was underway following an internal HS2 probe into labour supplied to Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) in the West Midlands.

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

Construction Dive

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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Central Florida Expressway Authority OKs $4B For Expansions, Upgrades

ENR Construction

Five-year plan is largest in the agency's history.

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3D Printed Adobe Oasis

Natural Building

Ronald Rael’s Adobe Oasis was created for the exhibition Desert X and rises from California’s Coachella Valley as a cluster of ribbed, earthen passageways, bridging indigenous construction practices with digital fabrication. Layered in rhythmic ribbons of red adobe, the walls mimic the texture of the surrounding palm trees. This work is both land art and an architectural experiment to challenge industrial construction’s reliance on carbon-heavy materials like concrete and steel. “I envisio

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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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How to Be Smart About Using AI in Construction

ENR Construction

What can go wrong? Plenty, if you're not careful.

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Introducing CK Power’s Light Tower Solutions

CK Power

CK Power Introduces Our Rugged, Fuel-Efficient Light Towers. Available Now to Buy or Rent. This expansion reflects more than just a product line update—it’s a natural evolution of our commitment to delivering dependable power solutions. With deep experience in generator systems and mobile power platforms, we’re well-positioned to offer light towers that meet the same high standards of performance, durability, and support our customers have come to expect.

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Tutor Perini’s Black Construction names new president

Construction Dive

Leonard Kaae has worked at the Guam-based subsidiary for more than 40 years, helping grow it into the island's second-largest employer.

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The Get-Paid Playbook for Service Pros

Construction Business Owner

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 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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Why agentic AI may herald golden age for procurement

Construction Dive

Procurement is an ideal use case for agentic AI because it’s inherently complex, data-driven and prone to human error, writes Globality’s Keith McFarlane.

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Alternative models of ownership should be considered for water companies, say MPs

Construction Law

The water sector is failing and companies in it ‘increasingly look like financial institutions rather than businesses servicing monopolised critical infrastructure’, says Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.