Tag: Construction
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Michigan creates mass timber program in construction adoption push
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Builders in Michigan who aim to use mass timber could potentially win cash and guidance from the Wolverine State and other experts for their projects, according to an Oct. 22 announcement from the state Department…
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October data signals boom, bust construction markets
Federal data went dark in October as the government shutdown stretched into its second month. The lack of government data has left builders without the usual reads on construction spending, producer prices and overall job numbers. With these reports on pause, construction firms face a data vacuum on materials costs and pace of construction investments,…
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TICA raises fresh concerns over skills reforms
“Quality training happens right across the UK, not just in 10 locations,” she added. “If we’re serious about closing the construction industry’s skills gap, including thermal insulation, we need consistent investment and recognition for all high-quality training providers.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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TICA raises fresh concerns over skills reforms
“Quality training happens right across the UK, not just in 10 locations,” she added. “If we’re serious about closing the construction industry’s skills gap, including thermal insulation, we need consistent investment and recognition for all high-quality training providers.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Can You Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Construction?
Real estate investors often look for creative ways to fund construction projects. One option that frequently comes up is using a self-directed IRA. This strategy allows you to invest retirement funds in real estate ventures, including new construction and property rehabilitation. The answer is yes. You can use a self-directed IRA to invest in construction…
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When Safety Tech Backfires: Why Over-Engineered Systems Can Put Construction Workers at Risk
Busy constructions sites are a gauntlet. In any given shift, workers may have to navigate between excavators swinging loads, delivery trucks reversing into tight spaces and forklifts moving heavy pallet loads back and forth. In these high stakes environments, safety systems are deployed with the very best of intentions – preventing collisions, protecting pedestrians and…
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CIOB backs Code for Construction Product Information
Amanda Long, chief executive of CPI, the independent not-for-profit organisation set up to manage the CCPI, said: “I am delighted that CIOB has joined as a CCPI organisation associate. This is a vital community we are building that supports the transformation of the industry to a place where product information and marketing is clear, accessible,…
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Willmott Dixon on what construction employers want
Kicking off our new series featuring insights from major employers, Clare Francis, head of recruitment at Willmott Dixon, tells CM People that even in a digital age, the ‘human element’ remains critical to the company’s hiring process. The industry is becoming increasingly digital… We’ll need people who can blend emerging digital capabilities with traditional engineering…
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Why Vertical AI Is Poised to Transform Construction Productivity
Across nearly every sector, artificial intelligence is changing the way work gets done. In construction, however, the digital transformation era is just getting started — and the potential impact is huge. Despite forecasts projecting the global construction market to surpass $20 trillion by 2029 (up from $16.45 trillion in 2025), the industry has historically lagged…
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Determination, commitment and overcoming challenges: construction students’ achievements recognised in CIOB Maidstone awards
Bell was studying for Level 4 – Quantity Surveying Technician – HNC Construction at MidKent College. Transitioning from a background in supply chain materials management, he was praised for “embracing a steep learning curve, mastering construction-specific techniques, terminology and technologies that are outside his current professional scope”. View the original article and our Inspiration here