Category: Featured
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Cloud-Based Asphalt Management Systems | Optimize Efficiency & Boost Profitability
In the world of heavy construction materials, asphalt production is one of the most complex and demanding sectors. Yet for years, many asphalt producers have relied on outdated methods for scheduling, dispatching, and communication. This reliance has led to inefficiencies, disconnected data, and operational slowdowns that eat into profitability. Sound familiar? It’s a challenge many…
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New venue and new date for the Digital Construction Awards
The Digital Construction Awards celebrate best practice and reward innovation in the application of BIM, information management and digital technology in the built and managed environments. The awards are organised by Digital Construction Week (DCW), Construction Management, the CIOB and Digital Construction Plus. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How To Choose Paint Colors That Are Happy But Not Too Bold – The Full River House Paint Color Palette
If you like big macro “how the sausage is made” posts, this one is for you. The art direction of this house was pretty clear from the get-go, four years ago. The intent was to create a warm, contemporary home that was family-friendly. It’s similar to the mountain house, but with more color. When you…
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Survey finds 61% of construction SMEs are facing skills shortages
Almost two thirds (61%) of construction SMEs are being affected by a lack of skilled tradespeople, according to a joint report from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The findings from the latest SME State of Trade Survey show that despite strong growth in workloads during the first half of 2025,…
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7 tips for successfully building on brownfield land
For many self-builders, the hunt for a suitable building plot represents one of the biggest challenges of the entire project. Yet, recent changes to national planning policy could unlock new potential avenues for tracking down land; specifically, alterations made to the policy around brownfield sites. In 2024, the government pledged its support for the development…
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New Holland Launches In-House Designed D-Series Mini Excavators
New Holland Construction announced on August 19, 2025, the launch of its D-Series mini excavators with the debut of the E42D and E50D models. The new series marks the company’s move to bring design and manufacturing fully in-house, a change intended to improve machine durability and the operator experience for contractors, landscapers, and municipalities.New Holland…
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Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps 56k get on the property ladder
The latest figures from the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme show it has helped 56,389 households buy homes with smaller deposits since April 2021. Most buyers were first-time homeowners, and the scheme supported purchases of affordable terraced and semi-detached properties. Lower-value homes in Scotland, the North West and the South East of England saw particularly high uptake.…
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Half of construction SMEs report losses or lower profits in new survey
“In short, if we want the construction industry to be sustainable, we must make it easier for smaller firms to thrive. That means tackling issues such as late payments, and ensuring SMEs can affordably hire apprentices to grow the skilled workforce our sector desperately needs. With the right support, SMEs can and will continue to…
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Chicago Deploys First Electric Garbage Trucks with Republic Services and Mack
Republic Services has deployed Chicago’s first electric garbage trucks with the addition of two Mack LR Electric vehicles. Executives and partners gathered Aug. 14 at Navy Pier to celebrate the milestone, including representatives from Republic Services, Mack Trucks, ComEd and the Respiratory Health Association. The Mack LR Electric is built for residential and commercial waste…
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CITB funding changes: CEO defends ‘quick and decisive’ action
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) recently announced a range of changes to its grants and funding system. Here, CEO Tim Balcon tells CM People why the changes have been made and how they will impact the industry Why have the changes to funding and grants been made? For too long, there have been too…