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As M&A ramps up, Cumming Group acquires LeftField
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Amid an uptick in deal activity across construction, New York City-based construction cost consulting firm Cumming Group announced Oct. 30 it has acquired LeftField, a project management consulting firm. The terms of the deal were…
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Am I Liable if a Contractor Gets Hurt on My Property?
Homeowners face significant concerns when hiring contractors to work on their property. One question frequently arises after accidents occur. Can you be held responsible if a contractor suffers an injury while working on your home? The answer involves understanding insurance requirements, contractor classification, and your legal duties as a property owner. This guide provides essential…
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BAM, Laing O’Rourke and Wates share social value lessons
Experts from BAM, Laing O’Rourke and Wates will discuss the Common Assessment Standard (CAS), outline how compliance expectations are evolving across the sector, and debate the growing importance of measurable social value in procurement in a Construction Management webinar later this month. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Fleetio Expands Maintenance Shop Network to Canada to Support Fleets
Fleetio has expanded its Maintenance Shop Network into Canada, providing fleets with access to trusted repair partners, real-time tracking and streamlined approvals. The expansion aims to reduce downtime and simplify fleet operations across the country. Canadian fleets have historically struggled to coordinate repairs, capture consistent data, and manage costs, especially for large or dispersed operations.…
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In pictures | Installation showcases carbon benefits of structural stone
An equivalent structure using a steel frame with a clay brick facade would emit around 40,000kg of carbon dioxide, while a frame made of reinforced concrete with a brick facade would emit 32,000kg of CO2. By comparison, the Stone Demonstrator produces only 3,000kg, which is around 92% lower than that of steel or concrete, according…
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When Safety Tech Backfires: Why Over-Engineered Systems Can Put Construction Workers at Risk
Busy constructions sites are a gauntlet. In any given shift, workers may have to navigate between excavators swinging loads, delivery trucks reversing into tight spaces and forklifts moving heavy pallet loads back and forth. In these high stakes environments, safety systems are deployed with the very best of intentions – preventing collisions, protecting pedestrians and…
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October 2025: Contractors report their latest awards
New business is the foundation upon which construction’s ongoing work is built. No matter the economic outlook, interest rate environment or cost of materials, someone, somewhere will need construction on a new project. It’s the lifeblood of an industry that lives by the mantra: “Get ‘er done.” For contractors, landing new business also keeps the…
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Government calls for employer insights to combat illegal working
Alex Norris, minister for border security and asylum, said: “These legislative amendments will restrict the ability of rogue employers to take advantage of illegal workers and encourage businesses to provide work opportunities to those permitted to work in the UK. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Firm fined after worker falls from roof and fractures skull
A construction company has been fined after a worker fell from the roof of a partially constructed barn in Shropshire. Dewi Williams Ltd had appointed the man to complete the installation of roof sheets onto a barn that was under construction at a site in Oswestry. On 2 September 2023, the worker was standing on…
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CIOB backs Code for Construction Product Information
Amanda Long, chief executive of CPI, the independent not-for-profit organisation set up to manage the CCPI, said: “I am delighted that CIOB has joined as a CCPI organisation associate. This is a vital community we are building that supports the transformation of the industry to a place where product information and marketing is clear, accessible,…