Tag: Construction
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AEC Business Is a Top 25 Podcast in Construction Tech
Great news! I’m excited to share that the AEC Business podcast has been named one of Feedspot’s Top 25 Construction Technology Podcasts to follow in 2025. Since its launch in 2012, the AEC Business podcast has been about bringing you the latest and greatest in construction innovation and technology. Hosted by me, Aarni Heiskanen, a…
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Griffin Electric Supports Women in Construction
A leading electrical contractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric) recognizes the many contributions of women in the construction industry and is committed to facilitating opportunities for education and career growth. With the industry celebrating Women in Construction this month, Griffin Electric understands and…
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What construction should know about the new retentions reporting laws
New regulations now force qualifying companies to report on various aspects of how they deal with retentions. Michelle Essen and James Cooper explain. From 1 March 2025 new laws require certain companies to report on the retentions they hold and on their retention practices. While reporting on payment performance and practices has been required since…
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The Four Common Ways One Could Get Hurt in a Construction Site
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces. With heavy machinery, towering structures, and unpredictable conditions, injuries happen more often than people realize. Workers face constant risks, and even the smallest mistake can lead to serious consequences. Whether it’s a minor cut or a life-threatening accident, safety should always be the top priority. After…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of February 2025
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction activity held steady in February as gains in commercial building offset a slowdown in multifamily and manufacturing starts, according to a report from Dodge Construction Network. Total construction starts ticked up 0.5% in February to a…
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Design-build fosters collaboration, flexibility | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lisa Washington is CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Design-Build Institute of America. Opinions are the author’s own. Alternative delivery methods, including design-build, have transformed infrastructure project delivery across the country, streamlining procurement, driving innovation and accelerating timelines. …
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‘Potential gamechanger’: industry reacts with relief to spring statement
Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement yesterday (Image: Gov.uk) Organisations across the built environment have mostly welcomed Rachel Reeves’s economic update delivered yesterday (26 March) in Parliament. The chancellor reiterated the government’s previous commitment of £625m towards the training of up to 60,000 new workers and the creation of 10 new Technical Excellence colleges across…
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Women in Rental | For Construction Pros
While the demographic remains a minority in the industry, women are a pivotal group throughout general equipment and tool rental on both the business and manufacturer side. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 data, 11.2 percent of women are employed in the construction industry (up from 10.3% in 2021). While this isn’t a…
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Using Ambient Sound as Construction Progress Indicator
The AI in AEC 2025 conference showcased various technologies, applications, and case studies. Takahiro Morohashi, a researcher at the Kajima Research Institute, introduced an innovative technology that utilizes AI to analyze ambient sound from a job site. Getting data for situational awareness AI-powered construction progress monitoring applications require data from the job site to assess…