Category: Featured
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QBE: Labor Gaps, Higher Costs Shape 2025 U.S. Commercial Construction Outlook
QBE North America has released its 2026 U.S. Commercial Construction Outlook, developed with Control Risks, outlining key pressures and opportunities for the industry. The report, which is based off of 2025 reports, says commercial construction faces continued labor shortages, driven by an aging workforce and immigration limits, even as overall employment remains high. Material costs…
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Inflation holds steady, bolstering case for Fed benchmark rate cut
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Inflation held steady in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday, bolstering odds that the Federal Reserve will trim the main interest rate on Dec. 10 in a third straight cut. The core personal…
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Alberici, JE Dunn land $300M Louisiana shipyard job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Louisiana shipyardValue: $300 millionLocation: Franklin, LouisianaClient: Saronic Technologies St. Louis-based contractor Alberici, alongside Kansas City, Missouri-based JE Dunn, was tapped for a $300 million expansion of naval military contractor Saronic Technologies’ Franklin, Louisiana, shipyard, according to…
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Christmas Gift Guides 2025 – Rambling Renovators
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? My holiday gift guides are here to help you check those last few people off your list. I’ve been sharing these Gift Guides in my ShopMy Christmas Shop, but I thought I’d put them on the blog for easy reference. Let’s start with the list of favourite gifts…
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Eye On Rental: Maximizing Equipment Rental Company’s Performance for 2026
The state of the U.S. economy and consumer confidence is unusually unclear. We are all hoping for the best and the likelihood of a significant boost (in both). As I’ve pointed out in the past, I feel that it is wiser to concentrate on what is happening in the communities you serve and take a…
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Video | HS2 shares Bromford Tunnel shaft progress
HS2 is sharing a look inside its Bromford intermediate shaft in Birmingham. The 65m-deep ventilation shaft connects to the Bromford Tunnel, which is a 5.8km twin-bore tunnel connecting Water Orton in North Warwickshire to Washwood Heath in Birmingham. The video shows the engineering behind the structure, including the five internal levels that will house mechanical…
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Gift Ideas For Older Parents And Grandparents (Jess’ Dad Again, FTW)
Welcome to our official guide for great ideas for older parents and grandparents! Les (Jess’ dad) is, of course, here to give you his thoughtful and cool ideas, but we also included some great ideas for moms and grandmas. So please enjoy and don’t forget to check out even more ideas on our shop page🙂…
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Contractor sentenced after worker falls from height
A construction company in Hampshire has been fined £80,000 after a man fell more than 15ft through a skylight during roof repair work. The 29-year-old subcontractor sustained multiple fractures as a result of the fall at an industrial estate in January 2024. As a result, he was unable to work for months and has…
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Job spotlight: technical apprentice, Berkeley Group
Nylah Achampong explains what attracted her to an apprenticeship in the built environment and why she’s passionate about inspiring other young people. What attracted you to your apprenticeship? Berkeley Group has a partnership with my school and has been promoting apprenticeships, hosting various employability events and insight days for us at Oval Village in Lambeth.…
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Building tomorrow: construction’s legal landscape in 2026
After a year of major shifts across construction, the industry now turns its attention to the challenges and opportunities poised to define 2026. As we close out 2025 and look toward the year ahead, it’s a good time to reflect on and learn from the significant changes that shaped construction in 2025. It is also…