Tag: Construction
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Construction fintech backs ISG subcontractors for class action
Iain McIlwee, CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector, said: “For too long, subcontractors have been picking up the tab for the failings of others. We had Carillion and nothing happened. The numbers associated with ISG are again eye-watering, but between these two, there have been numerous failings that have felt like death by a…
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The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. James Gallagher is principal of Resolution Management Consultants in Marlton, New Jersey. Opinions are the author’s own. Construction disputes continue to rise in 2025. Yet the complications that trigger those disputes usually boil down to payment, changes,…
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Private construction steadies, but public abandonments jump
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction stress improved in August after a sharp spike earlier this year, but there’s been some erosion in public projects, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects…
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Construction Worker Quit Rate Hits Nine-Year Low
The construction industry had 306,000 job openings at the end of July, an increase of 64,000 from the previous month and 77,000 year over year, according to an analysis of federal data by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The job opening rate also rose to its highest level in over a year. However, ABC Chief…
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The Importance of CCTV Systems for Construction Site Security – CCR-Mag.com
Construction sites are dynamic environments where valuable materials, heavy machinery and critical infrastructure are often exposed to various risks, including theft, vandalism and unauthorized access. Ensuring the safety and security of these sites is a top priority for project managers and stakeholders. One of the most effective tools for achieving this is the implementation of construction…
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‘Move Over Bob’: Construction zine makes space for women
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction has a reputation for being a boys club. That perception exists for a reason. About one in ten workers in construction were women in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That percentage is even…
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Powered access in construction: what’s your view?
Help shape the future of powered access in construction – tell us what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to change. Construction Management, in partnership with the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), has launched a new survey to explore the industry’s views and experiences with powered access machines on construction projects. The research will help…
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Fire safety standards: what’s coming next for construction?
Aman Sharma MBE is the new chair of BSI’s strategic fire safety committee for the built environment. He tells Will Mann what new standards construction should look out for. Image: Dreamstime Will Mann: Tell us about your work as chair of the FSH/0 committee. What changes can the construction industry expect in fire safety standards…
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JFB Construction to Design-Build “Prison Island” in Indy – CCR-Mag.com
JFB Construction Holdings (Nasdaq: JFB), a real estate development and construction company focused on hospitality, commercial, industrial, and residential property development, today announced that it has been contracted to provide design-build services for Prison Island, an “escape room” type of adventure located in Indianapolis, Ind. Prison Island is an indoor adventure destination with over 98…
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Backlog slips as small construction firms lose ground
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction backlog fell to 8.5 months in August, down from 8.8 months in July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted Aug. 20 to Sept. 3. Contractors with under $30 million in annual…