Tag: Construction
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Gordian Reports Concrete Construction Material Costs Holding
It seems everything is more expensive. Eggs, for one easy example. Practically everything else in the grocery store. In construction, the fluctuating price of materials seems never to favor the contractor. Even concrete, the annual perspective according to Gordian, says that the price of concrete is up 0.84 percent from Q2 of 2024. In their…
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What is fire compartmentation? – Construction Management
Image: Richardjohnsonuk | Dreamstime.com Passive fire protection relies on the effective compartmentation of a building. It is made up of fire doors, walls, and floors, and works alongside active systems such as sprinklers and fire alarms. Elements of the compartmentation, like the service penetration seals, are hidden within the building’s makeup, often making them the ‘unsung heroes’ of…
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Five things construction firms need to know about the new Fair Payment Code
Many construction firms were signatories to the PPC, but most had signed up when bidding for contracts and forgotten about the commitment they had made. Many were not engaging with the PPC, the person who had championed joining the PPC had moved on, there was no ownership, and firms were no longer complying. View the…
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Survey Says: Construction Is One of the Toughest Jobs in America—So Why Aren’t Workers Getting the Credit (or Safety) They Deserve?
A new survey commissioned by Bosch Power Tools and conducted by Talker Research has confirmed what many in the trades already know: construction work is tough. In fact, it ranked as the second toughest job in the country, right behind firefighting. But while the public seems to understand how demanding the work is, the survey…
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7 Smart Funding Strategies for Construction Supply Delays
The construction industry has suffered many blows in recent years, from rising material costs to supply chain disruptions. But you can weather the storms and navigate supply chain challenges with greater confidence by exploring diverse funding strategies. These are the 7 funding strategies for construction firms navigating supply chain disruptions. Understanding the Supply Chain Crisis…
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What to Expect After a Construction Site Injury
The construction industry in the US saw 1,075 fatal work injuries in 2023, accounting for 23.71% of all US worker fatalities, which makes it the most dangerous private sector industry. Falls, strikes, and electrical incidents are major causes of construction accidents. If you suffer an injury during the construction accident, what you do next matters.…
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Why veterans make good construction leaders
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Military veterans bring leadership and adaptability skills that make them strong candidates for a number of construction roles, panelists said during a Skanska and the Society of American Military Engineers event last week, moderated by Construction Dive…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of April 2025
Total construction starts tumbled 9% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.03 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts, such as office, hotel and healthcare projects, dropped 3%, while residential activity fell 4%. Nonbuilding starts, such as highways, bridges and utility work, posted the steepest decline of the month at…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Digital Team of the Year
The Digital Construction Awards attracted over 170 entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Digital Team of the Year award. This category recognises the team driving digital transformation and/or information management best practice within their business. In an ultra-competitive category, eight entries have made the shortlist.…
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Job spotlight: Natalie Webb, social value manager, Ashe Construction
When I got the job, friends and family asked what social value was. When I explained that it is about the company operating with purpose and having a positive effect on society, not just focusing on the bottom line, they all said: “That’s brilliant, I didn’t know it was a thing!” View the original article…