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Gateway construction continues despite Trump’s claim of termination
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump said Oct. 15 in Washington his administration had “terminated” funding for New York City’s Gateway program. On Manhattan’s West Side, however, contractors on the site have not missed a shift, they say. Earlier this…
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How blue roofs can help construction mitigate the UK’s water crisis
Unlike conventional roofs that drain water quickly, blue roofs slow stormwater runoff. This means that sewer systems – many of which are overstressed and in need of repair or replacement – can receive rainwater at a reduced rate over time, rather than all at once. In this way, the likelihood of flooding is reduced, particularly…
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Construction Startup Competition 2025 Winners Announced
The Construction Startup Competition 2025 has just revealed its 13 winners, representing the next generation of construction technology innovators from around the globe. Organized by industry heavyweights, including Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Dysruptek by Haskell, Ferrovial, Hilti, Leonard by VINCI, NOVA by Saint-Gobain, Trimble, and Zacua Ventures, the competition continues to be a leading force in…
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FDOT invests $500M to build 17 miles of express lanes
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Florida is putting in miles of infrastructure work. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced several projects Oct. 16, including 17 miles of new express lanes on I-4, which connects the west and east coasts of the state. A new…
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Understanding Construction Contract Insurance Requirements: How to Avoid Costly Gaps and Legal Risks
It is critical for contractors to understand the insurance requirements in construction contracts, as these projects carry very high levels of liability and risk. Construction involves moving variables, dangerous environments and hazardous conditions that can generate serious losses. Risks include fires, trench collapses, accidents and even loss of life. Insurance is essential to protect the…
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As stadium boom resumes, ‘private funding’ often comes with public strings
When the deep-pocketed Denver Broncos ownership group announced its plans for a new football stadium in September, city and state leaders applauded its pledge to privately finance both the stadium and a new mixed-use district surrounding it. But the Broncos’ announcement contained some notable fine print. The multibillion-dollar stadium complex won’t be entirely funded by…
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Sundt names new CEO | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After nearly a decade, Sundt Construction has a new CEO. Cade Rowley Courtesy of Sundt Construction The Tempe, Arizona-based builder has tapped longtime company veteran Cade Rowley as its president and CEO, according to an Oct.…
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Sundt names new CEO | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After nearly a decade, Sundt Construction has a new CEO. Cade Rowley Courtesy of Sundt Construction The Tempe, Arizona-based builder has tapped longtime company veteran Cade Rowley as its president and CEO, according to an Oct.…
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Thames Water opens new apprenticeship training hub
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Thames Water has partnered with Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) to open a new apprenticeship training facility. The Thames Water Engineering Room will support practical skills essential for engineering careers in the water sector. The newly launched facility will provide hands-on training for the 100 Thames Water apprentices currently studying at the college. Tess Fayers, waste…
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Premier Modular wins trio of airport projects
Offsite manufacturing specialist Premier Modular has been awarded a contract to deliver new security buildings across three UK airports. The multi-million-pound contract is part of a major investment programme across Manchester Airport Group’s estate. Premier Modular will support BAM with the design and fit-out of new facilities to upgrade the existing infrastructure at Manchester, London…