Tag: Construction
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Number of construction cranes in US cities dips 19%
Dive Brief: Like many economic indicators, the number of active cranes in North America for the first quarter of 2025 suggests market hesitation to move forward with major construction projects due to economic uncertainty, according to a biannual Rider Levett Bucknall report. The number of cranes in key U.S. cities dropped 18.8%, or by 30…
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March 2025 economic roundup | Construction Dive
Nonresidential construction activity continues to churn forward in 2025, but signs of strain are surfacing. Planning activity ticked up again in February, boosted by data center projects, yet overall momentum slowed as institutional sectors, such as healthcare and education, pulled back. Input prices climbed for a second straight month, with nonresidential construction costs rising at…
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JCT to sponsor mental health in construction research
Image: Dreamstime.com JCT is sponsoring a research project investigating the mental health of workers in construction, to better understand the challenges workers face, and to explore how the industry can provide better support. The research, initiated by the tier 1 HSLG and Mates in Mind, a registered charity set up to improve mental health within…
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State of Construction Report Reveals How AI, Automation, and Workforce Shifts are Shaping the Industry
AI and automation are poised to significantly enhance productivity in construction, where 18% of project time is currently lost searching for data, and 28% is wasted due to rework, according to a Future State of Construction Report released by Procore Technologies, Inc. “The construction industry is at a turning point, and technology is the catalyst…
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How Technology is Building a Safer Construction Environment
Construction is known for its inherent risks. The iconic image of workers casually eating lunch on a skyscraper beam with no safety measures highlights the risks that have long been present in the industry. In fact, 41% of the 34 deadliest jobs in the U.S. are in construction. While safety practices have significantly improved since…
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bauma Bound: What Major Construction OEMs Are Showing in Europe
*Editor’s note: The equipment and/or technologies featured in this article may not be available to the North American market. bauma, recognized as the largest trade fair in the world, takes place every three years and serves as the globe’s leading sector event for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction machinery. Held…
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How Job-Costing Helps Construction Companies Improve Their Bottom Line
Business ownership is hard. Grueling hours, financial risk, and constant unknowns are the life of most entrepreneurs. And for what? Most business owners are working harder and harder to grow their revenue, yet making meager profits, if any profit at all. Consider this. Would you rather run an $11 million business that generates $350,000 in…
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Tariffs & Trade: Shaping the Future of Metal Construction & Design
Navigating a turbulent economic landscape has become the order of the day for the metal construction industry. In a recent webinar hosted by METALCON Online, industry leaders came together to discuss the impacts of tariffs, supply chain disruptions and shifting market dynamics on the metal construction sector. With METALCON 2025 approaching, now is the time…
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Construction consultants revive clerk of works role
A Midlands building consultancy is reviving the concept of a clerk of works as building safety and compliance becomes increasingly important. Birmingham-headquartered The Construction Consultants (TCC) is offering a clerk of works service to help developers ensure their projects are safe and comply with specification and regulations. TCC was co-founded by director Alex Pimley MCIOB,…
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How Portable Bathrooms Boost Productivity on Construction Sites
Construction sites are bustling environments where efficiency and productivity are crucial to meeting deadlines and staying within budget. One often overlooked yet essential factor in ensuring a smooth workflow is proper sanitation. Outdoor portable bathrooms play a vital role in improving worker productivity, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining overall job site morale. 1. Reducing…