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Facility Lifecycle Management Framework

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A robust facility lifecycle management framework is critical to ensuring positive financial and environmental outcomes. A robust facility lifecycle management framework represents a strategic approach to managing an organization’s physical assets to achieve better outcomes at lower risks and costs involves optimizing the use, maintenance, and lifecycle of facilities and their components, ensuring they are effectively tracked, maintained, and utilized.

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HG goes green on cranes in £1.2m switch to battery power

Construction Enquirer

HG Construction is phasing out diesel generators on its tower cranes after pumping £1.2m into site battery systems in a major move to decarbonise its operations. The contractor is rolling out UK-made Revolution Battery units from Dumarey Green Power across it sites, following a successful trial that saw costs and emissions slashed by over 90%. The first wave of installations are in London at Canada Street Phase 2 and 55 West Ealing sites, alongside an already live unit at Trocoll House in Barkin

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Amid the hype, contractors find practical safety uses for AI

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Henley lands Midland Mill revamp on Leeds tower scheme

Construction Enquirer

Henley Restoration and Remedials has bagged the job to restore one of Leeds’ oldest surviving textile mills as part of the wider Sky Gardens regeneration scheme. Client City Life Developments has appointed Wakefield-based Henley as principal contractor to refurbish the Grade II-listed Midland Mill, which will be converted into 22 flats alongside a new 33-storey tower being delivered by main contractor Torsion.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Suffolk starts $750M New York hospital expansion

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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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Hill hits record £90m profit as homes pipeline swells

Construction Enquirer

House builder Hill has broken its profit record with pre-tax earnings topping £90m, up 29% from £70m last time. Turnover edged up slightly to £1.15bn, but Hill’s net assets soared to £432m as the group poured more into land investment and new homes delivery. Over the year to March 2025, Hill delivered 2,811 homes across southern England and the Midlands, and now controls a development pipeline of more than 32,000 plots – with an estimated future revenue of £12.5bn.

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“The Leaf on the Hill” in Columbia

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Colombo-Colonial architecture in Columbia is a style characterized by rammed earth walls, stone masonry, and tile roofs. Architect Alejandro Saldarriaga recently designed a country home where “The closest airport is a three-hour drive,” he says. The 2,600-square-foot home reinterprets the Colombo-Colonial vernacular, but he was challenged to work with a sloping site with extreme topography.

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Cubby reborn in £12m Svella-backed takeover

Construction Enquirer

Investment firm Svella has completed the acquisition of Carlisle-based Cubby Construction, building a base to create a major regional contracting business. Led by former Stobart director Andrew Tinkler, Svella is committing £12m into a newly-formed Cubby Group that brings together 14 integrated businesses drawn from both Svella’s and Cubby’s existing operations.

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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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Construction Economics for July 7, 2025

ENR Construction

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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Infrastructure & Incentives Update (July 2, 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 Washington, DC; Georgia; Florida; and Colorado. Washington, DC To Expand Public Access On Georgetown Waterfront (Photo: Adobe Stock/k_e_n) The District of Columbia , Georgetown University, and the National Park Service announced an agreement in June regarding

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Bidding to start for £1.8bn North West framework

Construction Enquirer

Procure Partnerships is preparing to start bidding for places on its third-generation North West contractor framework worth up to £1.8bn over the next four years. Presently around 28 firms holding spots on the second generation framework face a fight to refresh places. These include BAM, B+K, Graham, Kier, McAlpine, Morgan Sindall, Wates and Willmott Dixon on the existing major projects lot.

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Defense Department simplifies NEPA reviews

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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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North East NHS trusts plot £3bn health estate overhaul

Construction Enquirer

The Great North Healthcare Alliance is laying the groundwork for a £3bn, 15-year construction and infrastructure programme across the North East and Cumbria. The Alliance – made up of Newcastle Hospitals, Northumbria Healthcare, Gateshead Health and North Cumbria Integrated Care – plans to start early market engagement with contractor ahead of a raft of upcoming procurement opportunities.

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Temporary Containment Walls & Rental: The Advantages for Indoor Construction

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Temporary Containment Walls & Rental: The Advantages for Indoor Construction ccapoccia Wed, 07/02/2025 - 17:39 Have you ever entered a building being renovated and found the noise and dust off-putting? Or been inclined to find a different place to shop or to stay at a different hotel to avoid the activity of a construction job? If so, you aren’t alone.

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$850M California Port Project Presses On Despite Push to Rescind Federal Funding

ENR Construction

Planned Eureka, Calif. facility, which also is set to be an offshore wind energy hub, continues development despite renewable energy opponents' petition to have its awsrded $427M federal grant rescinded.

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Data center vacancy rates hit record low

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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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Performance Contractors Named ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2025 Contractor of the Year

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Our blog delivers the latest news, insights and opinions about construction trends in the Texas & Southeast region, encompassing Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Puerto Rico.

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Little Leaf, Tate Ornamental, Advanex Americas Invest $98M In Tennessee

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Little Leaf Farms will establish its first Tennessee greenhouse in Coffee County creating 318 new jobs over five years and invest nearly $75 million at the Manchester Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site. The company’s operations will be state-of-the art with new growing and manufacturing facilities that have the capacity to produce and distribute packaged leafy greens throughout the midwest and southeast U.S.

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$850M California Port Project Presses on Despite Opponents' Push to Rescind Federal Funding

ENR Construction

Eureka, Calif., facility, which also is set to be an offshore wind energy hub, continues development despite renewable energy opponents' petition to have federal DOT rescind an awarded $427-million grant.

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TractorFest celebrates Cat centenary

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Antique owners’ club marked 100 years of Caterpillar with a celebration of old and new machines at the Ripon TractorFest last month.

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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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Black & Veatch Appeals After Judge Upholds Jury's Surprise $1 Damage Award From Boldt

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Hiring rate, job openings remain historically low

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Though contractors are optimistic in the face of a subdued labor market, it’s not yet clear how President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have affected the data.

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Ohio Sets Aside $600M for Cleveland Browns $2.4B Stadium Plan

ENR Construction

Gov. Mark DeWine (R) signed a law July 1 allowing the National Football League team to secure $600 million in state funds toward construction of $2.4-billion domed venue.

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How synthetic lichens can launch Martian construction

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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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EPA Plans to Revise Power-Sector Wastewater Regulations

ENR Construction

Agency plans to revise wastewater limits for power plants, potentially easing costly upgrades and shifting project timelines, with final rules expected by mid-2026.

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Return to office doesn’t mean rewind to 2019, conference speaker says

Construction Dive

COVID-19 transformed the workplace as much as desktop computers, HR Transformed’s CEO said. Her tip for managing a blended workforce? Be intentional.

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Black & Veatch Appeals After Judge Upholds Jury's Surprise $1 Damage Award From Boldt

ENR Construction

Black & Veatch had argued to a jury that it should be awarded $29.4 million from Boldt.

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