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Office AI May be Evolving Faster, But Physical, Sensor-Based AI is a Construction Game Changer

ENR Construction

AI has an unprecedented ability to analyze and discover hidden patterns in vast volumes of sensor data. While applications in white collar work are progressing faster, the potential for physical AI could make construction far more predictable and efficient.

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Green light for 1,600-home Oldham town centre overhaul

Construction Enquirer

Muse and Oldham Council have secured planning for all six sites in their £450m town centre regeneration plan, paving the way for over 1,600 homes to be built in the next 15 years. The transformation forms part of the Oldham Town Living masterplan, aiming to bring underused plots back into use while delivering hundreds of affordable, energy-efficient homes.

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NJ Advances Controversial $11B Newark Bay-Hudson County Turnpike Extension

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Program includes planned $6B reconstruction of Newark Bay Bridge and upgrades of key NJ Turnpike link to lower Manhattan, with work in densely populated area

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DSM wins Norwich city centre clearance job

Construction Enquirer

DSM Demolition has secured a £5.9m contract to clear and remediate the Anglia Square site in Norwich ahead of long-awaited regeneration plans. The Birmingham-based contractor beat off 14 rivals to land the job, which will see full demolition of all buildings and foundations at the former district shopping centre. The works include the removal of above and below ground structures and full site remediation.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.237 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in half of the nonresidential subcategories.

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Lawsuit Alleges DBE Fraud on $3.6B Brent Spence Bridge Project

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Jamir Davis, a Kentucky civil rights attorney has filed a lawsuit against Walsh- Kokosing JV, the Ohio Dept. of Transportation claiming he was shut out of a DBE role in the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project.

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Laing O’Rourke tops June contracts league

Construction Enquirer

Laing O’Rourke soared to the top of the contracts league rankings after winning a £919m order to deliver an animal diseases super-lab at the government’s flagship Weybridge biosecurity campus in Surrey. Design work for the mega contract is already underway, with most construction expected to ramp up between 2027 and 2032. Multiplex ranked second with the next biggest order in June from developer Endurance Land for a London office project worth £300m at Old Street Roundabout in London.

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Construction Added 15K Jobs in June, But Only Specialty Firms Were Hiring

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Gleeson Homes chief exec leaves business after restructure

Construction Enquirer

Gleeson Homes Chief Executive Mark Knight has stepped down from his role and left the business. The move follows a restructuring at the company after “gross margin had come under pressure through the year due to the cumulative impact of a number of headwinds.” Parent company MJ Gleeson led a review of the business called Project Transform last Autumn after “issues around process and compliance with procedures within the business, which were resulting in cost overruns, had been

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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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Congress Passes Tax and Spending Reconciliation Package With Tax Cuts Sought by Contractors

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New building safety body an initial step towards a single construction regulator

Construction Law

Worries over delays to approval of high rise residential projects is behind a shake up of the Building Safety Regulator that moves it from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and placed under control of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). 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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Congress Passes Tax and Spending Reconciliation Package With Tax Cuts Sought by Contractors

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Ignoring fire safety leads to large fine for developer

Construction Law

An Altrincham-based development company has been fined £165,000 after ignoring prohibition notices from the Health and Safety Executive to put in place adequate fire protection measures. 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 on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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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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New York City Seeks Startup Applicants for Water Tech Pilot Program

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Startup companies with hardware and software innovations will soon have a chance to partner with the New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection on improving the buildout and operation of the city’s massive municipal water system.

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Consultation opens on late payment procurement reforms

Construction Law

The Cabinet Office has opened a consultation on procurement reforms designed to build on the changes introduced in the Procurement Act 2023. Under the proposals, companies unable to demonstrate prompt payment to suppliers on projects of over £5 million would be barred from bidding for public sector work. 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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Lactalis To Invest Over $75M In Two New York Manufacturing Facilities

Business Facilities

L actalis USA will invest more than $75 million in New York to upgrade both its Walton and Buffalo facilities, enabling them to expand capacity and gain efficiencies. The projects, located in Delaware and Erie counties, include the purchase of new equipment and upgrades that will allow the dairy manufacturer to retain more than 800 full time jobs and create more than 50 new jobs.

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Public Transportation Builders Zoom In on Collaboration

ENR Construction

Sessions at the American Public Transportation Association annual rail conference June 28 to July 2 focused on economic development, contracting methods and trust.

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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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Scottish Bill proposes ‘Ecocide’ to become a serious criminal offence

Construction Law

The Scottish government has opened consultation on a Bill that would introduce ‘ecocide’ into Scottish law as a serious criminal offence. 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 on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Shriners Children’s To Invest $153M In Georgia

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Shriners Children’s , a nonprofit pediatric specialty healthcare system with locations across North America and a global reach, will establish a new pediatric medical research facility in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to creating 470 new jobs, Shriners Children’s will invest more than $153 million into the location at Science Square. “The Shriners Children’s Research Institute will serve as a multidisciplinary innovation hub to advance the healthcare of children,” said Dr.

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