June, 2025

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How OE Construction Prioritizes Mental Health & Well-Being

Construction Business Owner

How OE Construction Prioritizes Mental Health & Well-Being ccapoccia Tue, 06/10/2025 - 17:16 T erri Olson, vice president of OE Constructio n, has dedicated herself to changing the conversation around mental health in construction. After losing her son Tyler to suicide in 2011, she transformed her tragedy into a mission to support the well-being of employees in an industry with one of the highest suicide rates in the country.

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ICE raids on building sites stoke fear, uncertainty

Construction Dive

Law enforcement officers arrested construction workers in San Antonio, New Orleans and Tallahassee, Florida, last week.

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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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Major project bidders to face ‘British jobs’ test

Construction Enquirer

Contractors bidding for major public sector work will face a new test to prove they can boost British jobs and skills under plans to overhaul infrastructure procurement. The Cabinet Office has launched a consultation that will see contractors bidding for road, rail, school and hospital jobs ranked not just on price and quality – but on how much they contribute to local communities.

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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 This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight.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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Texas Tech Landscape, Steel Manufacturing Grows

Business Facilities

The tech industry landscape in Plano, Texas is growing with two significant company investments announced in May. NTxBio (NTx) is locating a biomanufacturing facility in the city, while Aligned Data Centers has partnered with Lamda to expand its AI computing capabilities at its new $700 million data center facility. NTx is planning a $31 million capital investment and expects to create about 170 jobs.

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Mastering Mechanic’s Liens: Legal Insights for General Contractors

Construction Business Owner

Mastering Mechanic’s Liens: Legal Insights for General Contractors Everything general contractors need to know about handling mechanic’s liens. mhodges Tue, 06/17/2025 - 07:27 Join legal experts Peter Ryan and Aaron Flores, partners at Flores Ryan, LLP, for a focused session on navigating construction lien challenges. Designed specifically for general contractors, this webinar breaks down the legal complexities of mechanic’s liens and offers clear, actionable strategies to help you mitigate risk

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New steel, aluminum tariffs will push construction costs higher

Construction Dive

Fresh 50% duties on the critical building materials will inflate prices across a range of commercial projects, according to panelists at a recent webinar hosted by Skanska.

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Construction Cost Data Insight

Job Order Contracting

Adequate construction cost insight is foundational to improving repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build outcomes for both owners and design/builders. For decades, the construction industry has clung to the idea of “accurate estimates” as the gold standard for planning, budgeting, and managing capital projects. This belief persists across owners, designers, and contractors—despite overwhelming evidence that such precision is not just elusive, but fundamentally flawed.

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HS2 supply chain fraud claims spark ministerial probe

Construction Enquirer

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has promised a fundamental one-year reset for HS2 after admitting to Parliament that there was no way presently to deliver the project on schedule and to budget. She slammed a litany of failures for wasting billions on the project, blaming bad management, constant changes and ineffective contracts with the supply chain.

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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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Presenting The 2025 Economic Development Awards 

Business Facilities

(Background Image: Adobe Stock / Farid) By BF Editors From the May/June 2025 Issue B usiness Facilities 2025 Economic Development Organization (EDO) Awards recognize economic developers’ efforts toward growing their communities. Record-breaking projects and creating new pockets of economic growth are goals that communities aim for in both singular and multi-year endeavors.

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PC Innovator: Anne Minor

PC Construction

As part of PC Constructions Innovation Week celebration , were shining a light on the incredible individuals across our company who are pushing boundaries, challenging norms and redefining whats possible in construction. Today, Im excited to spotlight Anne Minor, a senior project manager whose passion for innovation is transforming how we work, connect and build.

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Preconstruction’s Smartest Move: The AI Advantage Contractors & Subcontractors Can’t Ignore Anymore

Construction Business Owner

Preconstruction’s Smartest Move: The AI Advantage Contractors & Subcontractors Can’t Ignore Anymore When estimators get their time back, contractors bid faster, win more projects and grow revenue faster. mhodges Mon, 06/16/2025 - 09:23 Let’s face it, construction has never been short on hard work. But hard work doesn’t fix broken bid cycles. It’s the workflow.

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DOT agrees to remove race, gender-based criteria from DBE program

Construction Dive

In a proposed settlement, the agency said the initiative “can no longer pass constitutional scrutiny,” effectively abandoning its defense of the decades-old policy.

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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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Granular local market cost data

Job Order Contracting

4 B T (Four BT, LLC) is an exclusive provider current, objective, granular local market cost data organized using expanded CSI MasterFormat, with over 90,000 lines as well as having similar data for preventive maintenance tasks with checks for each activity frequency. 4BT cost data is available with supporting cost estimating technology or for hosting within certain third-party OEM software applications. 4BT’s unique enables owners to validate contractor bids as well as design/builders to

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Mark Wild radical reset plan to rescue HS2

Construction Enquirer

The Government has revealed HS2 chief executive Mark Wild’s reset plan to rescue the troubled rail megaproject. In a blunt letter to transport secretary Heidi Alexander, Wild said a “comprehensive reset” was now essential to deliver the railway on a credible timescale and within a realistic budget. The letter sent at the end of March but published for the first time yesterday, reveals that just one-third of the civils work is complete, compared with the 75% planned by now.

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Conagra Brands, Sentio BioSciences Invest $39M In Missouri

Business Facilities

Conagra Brands , a leading foods manufacturer, will expand in Macon, Missouri, investing $29.1 million and creating 26 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the replacement of outdated equipment and the addition of new equipment to increase cooler and preparation space, enhance production capacity, and improve sustainability. “We value our strong partnership with the City of Macon and look forward to expanding our operations,” said John Phipps, Manager of the Conagra Brands Macon facility.

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Morocco’s Aït-Ben-Haddou Mud Village

Natural Building

For centuries, Morocco’s Aït-Ben-Haddou has been a thriving nexus of commerce, culture, and architectural ingenuity. As a bridge between Marrakech and Timbuktu, it serves as a refuge for traders and a fortress against the desert’s harsh elements. Its sun-baked walls stand as a monument to adaptation and survival, sculpted from the very land it inhabits.

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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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Rightsizing Your Construction Fleet

Construction Business Owner

Rightsizing Your Construction Fleet ccapoccia Fri, 06/06/2025 - 08:03 T oday, efficiency is the new growth strategy. Many businesses increasingly prioritize efficiency over expansion in the evolving economic landscape. Rightsizing isn’t about arbitrary reductions; it’s about ensuring each vehicle serves a strategic purpose, aligning fleet size with demand, operational requirements and cost-effectiveness.

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Clarios plans $1B plant to shore up US critical mineral supply

Construction Dive

The facility would recycle metalloid antimony to boost domestic battery production.

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More Than 100 Arrested for Immigration-Related Violations at Tallahassee Construction Site

ENR Construction

More than 100 people illegally in the U.S. were arrested at two Tallahassee, Fla., work sites May 29.

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Careys directors sacked after £4m job-loss showdown

Construction Enquirer

Two former Careys directors have won an unfair dismissal case after being sacked on the spot when it was revealed a job they were helping to run was set to lose £4m. An Employment Tribunal has ruled that their sacking was unfair on technical grounds but denied them compensation because of a “100% chance” they would have been dismissed if proper procedures had been followed.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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People, processes, and new opportunities are behind United Electric’s continued success 

Construction Today

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, United Electric is one of the largest industrial contractors in the area, with skilled technicians to handle all types of electrical work, from industrial installations to automotive factories and commercial buildings. Founded in 1957 and having started off with General Electric, the business has since grown to be a strong competitor in both the industrial… Source The post People, processes, and new opportunities are behind United Electrics continued

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Precision Piping and Pump Installation Calls for Planning and Creativity

PC Construction

The Townsend WTP Electrical Improvements Phase 2 project, underway in Greensboro, North Carolina, included major structural and mechanical rehabilitation to an existing high-lift pump station. PCs scope of work included demolition of more than 400 cubic yards of existing concrete structural supports, walls and slabs; demolition of 50% of the existing flanged ductile iron piping ranging in diameter from 6 inches to 48 inches; and removal of three existing dual-stage, split-case high-lift pumps, e

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How to Get More from Your ERP

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Upcoming Explore how to enhance your ERP's capabilities, reduce financial risk and improve subcontractor relationships. Thu, 07/10/2025 - 12:00 2:00 p.m. Central Your ERP is a powerful tool—but are you using it to its full potential? In this webinar, we’ll explore how integrating modern payment technology can enhance your ERP’s capabilities, reduce financial risk and improve subcontractor relationships.

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Why construction needs to lean into better mentorships

Construction Dive

Teaching early-career professionals should go beyond technical know-how to give future leaders critical thinking and problem-solving skills, writes a senior project manager.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Infrastructure & Incentives Update (June 13, 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 Maryland; Memphis, Tennessee; Iowa; and Massachusetts. Maryland “Build Our Future” Grants Award Nearly $7M Maryland Department of Commerce awarded 10 grants totaling $6.95 million through the latest round of the state’s Build Our Future Grant Pilot

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Rob Perrins steps up as executive chair in Berkeley shake-up

Construction Enquirer

Rob Perrins is set to become executive chair of Berkeley Group as part of a leadership reshuffle. The move will see current chair Michael Dobson step down after the firm’s AGM in September, handing over to Perrins who has served as chief executive since 2009. Dobson’s departure caps a pivotal three-year stint, during which he oversaw the launch of Berkeley’s 10-year “Berkeley 2035” strategy.

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Infrastructure Work Kicks Off $5B Vermont All-Season Resort Expansion

ENR Construction

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