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Heat Pump Rescue - Struggle with a Crippling Error Code

Contractor Magazine

Nelson Mechanical finds the reason for a crippling error code in a heat pump system that was driving the homeowner nuts.

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Will contractors scramble for labor this year? It depends.

Construction Dive

Firms that build multi-year megaprojects may have more success finding construction workers, experts say.

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Los Angeles Wildfires Rage on, Destroying Structures and Displacing Residents

ENR Construction

Wildfires in Los Angeles have already destroyed thousands of buildings this week and the full extent of the damage will not be known for some time, according to local officials during a media briefing Jan.

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Data center boom powers rebound in construction planning

Construction Dive

The strong momentum is expected to support spending this year, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.

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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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France's NGE Group Awarded $110M Contract for Morocco High-Speed Rail Upgrade

ENR Construction

ENR.com is the bible of the construction industry, providing news and features about projects, products and people in construction, architecture and engineering.

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Microsoft Pauses Construction of Portions of $3.3B Wisconsin Data Center

ENR Construction

Microsoft has paused some of the construction of a $3.3 billion data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisc. in order to potentially incorporate new designs.

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Why mentorship matters

Construction Dive

Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.

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AI pilot scheme succeeding in spotting bid rigging

Construction Law

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) reports success with a pilot scheme using Artificial Intelligence to spot bid rigging by contractors and warns of significant risks to public procurement from the illegal activities. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Clients failing to engage with building safety regime, says survey

Construction Law

Construction clients are totally failing to engage with the new building safety regime while pressure to deliver projects cheaper and faster is increasing, according to research carried out by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). The association is calling for a public awareness publicity campaign to boost client engagement. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Optimize Construction Projects with CMiC’s Industry-Leading ERP

Construction project managers face constant challenges, from delayed schedules to fragmented workflows. CMiC’s ERP transforms how projects are managed, providing a unified system for financials, scheduling, and collaboration. With tools for real-time insights, cost control, and document management, CMiC empowers managers to make confident decisions.

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HS2 costs might not be firm until 2026, MP’s are told

Construction Law

Leading Department for Transport civil servant Dame Bernadette Kelly has told MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that the latest cost estimates for competing the HS2 project from the company were unreliable and agreement on a firm estimate was not expected until later in 2025. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Payment practices under the spotlight as part of a drive to tackle industry suicides

Construction Law

Payment practices, long working hours and the use of zero hours contracts will be examined as part of a project launched by Tier 1 contractors to identify root causes of poor mental health in construction. 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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Rail industry calls for strategic re-set

Construction Law

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has written an open letter to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP calling for a strategic re-set for rail in the forthcoming government Strategic Spending Review. 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.