Category: Featured
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Manchester Town Hall restoration costs rise to £525m
Manchester City Council has confirmed its Town Hall restoration project will cost an additional £95 million, increasing the total budget to £524.8 million. The project was expected to be completed by August 2026. However, this has now been pushed back to spring 2027 as part of a revised timetable. In 2019, Lendlease won the contract to refurbish…
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Old-school values, new-school tools: Keeping relationships at the core of a digital construction market
Some Things in Construction Don’t Change…and Shouldn’t Construction technology is advancing faster than most of us ever imagined. Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps schedule work; dashboards are monitoring field activity in real time and digital platforms are streamlining documentation from bid day through closeout. These tools make our jobs more efficient, more informed and in many…
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Old-school values, new-school tools: Keeping relationships at the core of a digital construction market
Some Things in Construction Don’t Change…and Shouldn’t Construction technology is advancing faster than most of us ever imagined. Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps schedule work; dashboards are monitoring field activity in real time and digital platforms are streamlining documentation from bid day through closeout. These tools make our jobs more efficient, more informed and in many…
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Concrete Contractor’s Top Products: Call for Entries
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in Buggies, Coatings & Sealants, Colors & Stains, Concrete Accessories, Concrete Anchoring, Concrete Contractor Top Products, Concrete Countertops, Concrete Drills, Concrete Equipment & Products, Concrete Hand Tools, Concrete Materials, Concrete Mixers, Concrete Molds, Concrete Pavers, Concrete Plants, Concrete Pumps, Conveyors & Misc. Placing, Curbers, Decorative Concrete, Decorative Overlays, Educational Resources, Featured, Flatwork Accessories, Forms, Polishing Materials & Equipment, Power Trowels, Rebar Accessories & Equipment, Repair & Rehabilitation Products, Screeds, Stencils & Stamps, Surface Prep, Technology & Services, Top Story, Vibrating Equipment, WaterproofingConcrete Contractor’s Top Products Awards recognizes the tools, solutions, and equipment designed to not only help overcome the challenges contractors face daily but also do so with innovative ideas and ingenuity for them to be successful in the years to come. Nominations are now open for Concrete Contractor’s 2026 Top Products Award. Entries must be a product,…
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How to identify your damp causing bathroom weak spots
It’s no surprise that damp in bathrooms is a common issue. But where does it most commonly appear and what can you do to avoid major problems? Building expert, Ian Rock explains the three main weak spots in your bathroom so you can make sure you’re doing all you can to prevent damp from taking…
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to Spotlight AI, Automation on New Keynote Stage
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, North America’s largest construction trade show, will debut its new Ground Breakers Stage in 2026 with a lineup of industry innovators, including Amazon Web Services Director of AWS IoT Services Dave Kranzler. Kranzler is scheduled to speak Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m. His keynote will examine how artificial intelligence, automation and connected technologies…
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POWER YOUR FLEET: A COMPARISON OF BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery When selecting batteries for various rental equipment, balancing cost-effectiveness and maximum operating time can be difficult. Since battery-powered equipment such as forklifts, mini-cranes, and aerial work platforms varies, no single battery type (technology) works the same for all of them. Understanding the various battery types and knowing their…
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POWER YOUR FLEET: A COMPARISON OF BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery When selecting batteries for various rental equipment, balancing cost-effectiveness and maximum operating time can be difficult. Since battery-powered equipment such as forklifts, mini-cranes, and aerial work platforms varies, no single battery type (technology) works the same for all of them. Understanding the various battery types and knowing their…
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Renovating a listed building? 5 expert led practical rules
If, like me, you’ve survived renovating a listed building, you’ll perhaps understand the use of the word survival. As dramatic as it might sound, taking on any house renovation can be challenging. Deciding to renovate a listed building adds in a whole other level of skill and determination, not just from you, but from your…
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Graven Hill bats prove wildlife can coexist with housing
A bat conservation scheme at the UK’s largest self-build community in Bicester has been hailed as a success. Active bat roosts at Graven Hill have increased from eight in 2024 to 11 in 2025, with further growth expected. The development demonstrates that thoughtfully planned housing can support protected wildlife while delivering new homes. You may…