Tag: Construction
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Immigration white paper: what it means for UK construction
The government’s new immigration white paper – Restoring control over the immigration system – outlines significant policy reforms. It is aimed at ending overreliance on low-wage overseas workers, strengthening domestic workforce training and development, and reducing net migration figures from historically high levels. As part of its broader immigration reforms, the government aims to rebuild…
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Construction Labor Shortage? How Tech Helps Contractors Adapt
Headlines about labor shortages in the construction industry are nothing new—for years, contractors have known that there was plenty of work but never enough workers. Even so, the construction labor shortage seems to have taken on a new acuity. According to Newforma’s 2025 AECO Project and Information Management Survey, 41% of firms in the AECO…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Best Use of AI shortlist
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The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for a new category: Best Use of AI. This category celebrates the innovative application of artificial intelligence to enhance and transform human processes, productivity, project outcomes and overall client satisfaction within the built and managed…
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Shawmut Design and Construction Wraps Up Safety Week 2025
Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $2 billion national construction management firm, marked Safety Week 2025 with a series of nationwide events centered on Total Worker Health, reinforcing the company’s commitment to prioritizing both physical safety and mental well-being across all projects and offices. Over a thousand Shawmut employee-owners and trade partners participated in toolbox talks,…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025 finalists: Delivering Sustainability with Digital Innovation
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Delivering Sustainability with Digital Innovation award. This category recognises those organisations whose vision is an industry that places great importance on carbon efficiency: that continuously measures and manages carbon through all project stages,…
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Recession-proofing construction businesses with AP automation
The construction industry is more than bricks and steel. It’s the backbone of modern society. It provides the essential infrastructure we rely on in our daily lives. Yet, construction companies face pressure to operate more efficiently as supply chain volatility continues. Although the bulk of the hard work goes on in the field, the back…
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Navigating Legal Challenges in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is known for its complexity, with various moving parts involved in each project. From workers to materials to regulatory requirements, managing it all can be challenging. One of the biggest hurdles construction companies face is the legal landscape. Legal issues can arise at any stage of a construction project and can cause…
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Navigating Legal Challenges in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is known for its complexity, with various moving parts involved in each project. From workers to materials to regulatory requirements, managing it all can be challenging. One of the biggest hurdles construction companies face is the legal landscape. Legal issues can arise at any stage of a construction project and can cause…
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CFD Trading: Smart Use of Idle Capital for Construction Execs
By their very nature, construction projects experience periods of fluctuating activity. Between the completion of one project and the start of another, construction companies often find themselves with idle capital sitting in their accounts. Rather than letting these funds lie dormant, strategic CFD (Contract for Difference) trading can offer a potentially lucrative avenue for generating…
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Tiny Homes: A Smart Housing Solution for Construction Sites
As construction projects become increasingly complex and geographically diverse, site managers are seeking flexible, efficient, and cost-effective ways to house workers. In this context, tiny homes are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional accommodation solutions. Compact, transportable, and highly customisable, tiny homes offer more than just shelter; they represent a smarter way to manage…