Tag: Construction
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Laing first in construction to achieve group-wide quality standard
Laing O’Rourke’s certified companies include Laing O’Rourke, Laing O’Rourke Delivery, Explore 2050 Engineering (Crown House Technologies), Explore 2050 Manufacturing (Vetter, Expanded Piling, Enterprise Solutions, CEMC) and Select Plant Hire Company. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Off-grid: how energy infrastructure impacts construction projects
Contractors must engage with grid operators early to avoid delays in their developments, writes Barrett Harris. Image: Dreamstime Among the several challenges facing UK construction, getting a quick connection to the electricity grid is fast becoming another hurdle to overcome. Recent soaring demand for connections has put the grid under significant pressure, with backlogs leading…
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Proving Liability After a Construction Site Injury in Atlanta
You prove liability after a construction site injury by showing that someone did not keep the site safe, and because of that, you got hurt. That’s what liability means. It’s about pointing to the person or company that messed up. The construction industry is dangerous. There are big machines, heavy tools, and tall scaffolds. If…
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Construction job opening rate hits near-10-year low
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The rate of open construction jobs dropped to its lowest point in nearly a decade, according to a Tuesday Bureau of Labor Statistics report, indicating contractors have decreased interest in hiring new positions in the…
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2026’s top construction conferences | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 10 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A new year is on the horizon, and with it a new set of industry events and conferences. To help construction pros plan ahead, Construction Dive has compiled its annual list of these construction conferences, along with their…
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Mental health charter launched for construction industry
A new mental health support framework has been launched by charity Mindflow. The framework, known as the Mindflow Mental Health Charter, introduces an actionable and measurable standard for mental health provision on construction sites. By registering, companies commit to 10 principles: A written mental health and wellbeing policy Clear ownership and governance Equal access to…
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Construction employers warned of impending training costs
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A UK-based training and apprenticeship provider has issued an urgent call to employers in the construction and civil engineering sectors as the government prepares to make changes to skills funding. S&A Academy has urged employers to enrol their employees onto Level 7 (masters level) courses before the end of this year, or face significant costs per…
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Grenfell Inquiry expert appointed interim chief construction adviser
David Barnes, head of policy and public affairs at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), welcomed the appointment: “The Grenfell Tower Inquiry made clear that greater oversight, accountability, and collaboration are needed across the construction sector to deliver safe and high-quality buildings. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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CIOB Apprentice of the Month: Liam Major, assistant site manager, Croudace Homes – L6 Construction Site Management
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RLB Report Shows Split Trends in Construction Markets
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), a global leader in the built environment, has published dual reports: its Q3 2025 Quarterly Construction Cost Report (QCR) and its Q3 2025 Crane Index, providing a powerful snapshot of North American market health. The unified report reveals a unique paradox: while national cost trends show an increase, local construction activity is a fragmented…