Tag: Construction
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Top construction-related podcasts | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. While it’s important for construction pros to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies, who has time for a class or book? Another form of learning — podcasts — lets listeners absorb insights and…
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Laing’s head of procurement joins Wates as construction ops director
Mosey said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Wates, with its strong heritage and firm commitment to driving safety, sustainability and quality in everything it does. I look forward to working with teams across Wates Construction to maintain this strong foundation and continually improve how we deliver for our customers.” View the original article and our…
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Why construction needs a consistent approach to whole-life carbon
One example of where we are seeing good practice happening is in the US, where the RLB team has been working with our American colleagues to provide cost management and sustainability services to deliver whole-life embodied carbon analysis and consultancy for the redevelopment of a convention centre. Once complete, it will be the first zero-carbon-certified…
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How to step up construction welfare standards
This month, Alex Minett from the Considerate Constructors Scheme starts a new column in CM, sharing best-practice ideas and case studies for managing construction sites, based on the CCS assessment. In his first article, he explains how to ensure welfare facilities are suitable, hygienic, and well-maintained. UK law mandates adequate welfare facilities under the Construction…
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Women in Concrete | For Construction Pros
According to research conducted in December 2023 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), women made up about 10.8 percent of construction overall (this includes legal, administrative, etc., women represented 4.3 percent in the trades). Comparing that to a November 2024 report from the U.S. Department of Commerce, women’s employment in construction represents about 1 in…
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The Role of CNC Machining in Modern Architecture and Construction
As the demand for precision and efficiency in construction and architecture continues to grow, CNC machining has emerged as a vital technology in the industry. From creating intricate building components to producing durable structural elements, CNC machining manufacturer services are revolutionizing the way architects and builders approach modern projects. What is CNC Machining? CNC (Computer…
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New York construction deaths reach highest number in 10 years
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Seventy-four construction workers died in New York state in 2023, the most recently available data, according to a New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health report released Tuesday. Included in that total were New…
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Creating safer jobsites: Understanding how human factors and performance impact construction safety
Human factors and human performance are crucial for workplace safety in most industries, but few are more dire than in the construction industry. These concepts focus on how certain factors correlate with individual behaviors and interactions in the workplace. Understanding these elements can help leaders improve productivity, safety and decision-making, and create a supportive environment…
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AI has turned on the lights — Now construction must focus, adjust and evolve
For years, construction professionals have relied on instinct and tradition, often working with limited visibility into risks and inefficiencies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) flips the switch, suddenly illuminating patterns and insights that once took months— or longer— to uncover, if at all. But visibility alone changes nothing; what matters is how we adjust our behavior to…
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Bringing multiphysics simulation to construction sites
Contractors can predict the potential outcome of a concrete casting process by using the maturity method, but it can be difficult to apply this technique in the field. This is why Heidelberg Materials, one of the world’s largest suppliers of cement, aggregates, and precast and ready-mixed concrete, provides its customers with HETT22, a compiled simulation…