Tag: Construction
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New guide shares best practice for the safe use of construction products
Nash added: “It is against this backdrop that the CIOB, together with other professional bodies, has developed this guide to ensure the buildings we create, and the products we use in those buildings, are safe for those who use them, now and in the future.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Higher-tier, extended stay hotels dominate Q2 construction pipeline
At the midway point of 2025, the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline was up year over year, with upper-tier chain scales and extended stay properties driving growth, according to Lodging Econometrics’ Q2 2025 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report. Standing at 6,280 projects, or 737,036 rooms, the hotel construction pipeline was up 3% year over…
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Nonresidential construction spending slips for sixth time in seven months
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending declined 0.1% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.241 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Friday. Private nonresidential construction fell…
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New immigration rules: what construction employers need to know
Recent changes to the UK immigration system are likely to have a major impact on the construction industry, which relies on overseas workers. But with construction employers already facing a chronic skills shortage, will the changes help or hinder the development of the workforce? UK immigration solicitor Kirsty Moore, from global law firm Fragomen, joins…
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Construction Estimation: From Manual Takeoff to the AI Future
Quantity takeoff (QTO) is the foundation of construction cost estimation, another critical task. For decades, professionals have sought to streamline QTO through technology, aiming for greater speed, consistency, and accuracy. Yet despite advances in digital tools, the profession is still in flux. A 2023 global study by RICS and Glodon found that only 39% of…
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How Construction Companies Can Protect Cash Flow Amid Industry-Wide Payment Delays
Late payments and slow cash flow have plagued the construction industry for so long that most of us think of it as the norm. And it’s only getting worse – according to one recent report, 82% of contractors now face payment waits of over 30 days, up from 49% just two years ago. Slow payments…
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Why Cash Flow Determines Long-Term Success in Construction
In the construction industry, it’s easy to get caught up by seven-figure contracts and impressive profit margins. But while revenue and profitability are important, they can mask an underlying threat that has taken down many otherwise successful contractors: poor cash flow management. Profit Isn’t Enough: The Cash Flow Blind Spot Many business owners equate financial…
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25 Best Construction Technology Blogs and Websites in 2025
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Bryan Construction Ends Q2 with Rankings, Awards and Growth
Bryan Construction wrapped up the second quarter of 2025 with a series of meaningful milestones that reflect the strength of its operations and the depth of its commitment to community. The quarter was defined by industry recognition, impactful project progress, strategic team development and increased engagement with local and national partners. One of the quarter’s most…
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5 Unexpected Materials Powering Smarter Construction
When you think of innovation on the construction site, it’s usually the big-ticket items that come to mind: advanced cranes, modular builds, smart helmets. But behind the concrete and steel, the industry is quietly being reshaped by less glamorous—yet incredibly practical—materials and surplus supplies. Today’s most efficient contractors aren’t just good with bricks and blueprints;…