Tag: Construction
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‘My goal is to make construction accessible to young people’
The assistant framework manager at SCF Hampshire Council on choosing a construction career, Tomorrow’s Leaders, and changing perceptions in the industry. Yash Gore, SCF Hampshire Council What made you choose a career in construction? What else might you have done? Since I was a child, I had a keen interest in construction. I spent hours watching…
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More private construction projects face delays
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction activity posted a notable drop in project stress, but the improvement was far from uniform across sectors, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects that have…
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Poor leadership pushing women out of construction
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s clear there’s no shortage of impressive women in the building industry — as evidenced by the hundreds of submissions Construction Dive received for its Construction Champions program this year — but poor leadership may be driving…
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How construction can deliver innovation faster
2022 to present – Leeds Beckett University: Head of engineering; Professor of construction management and innovation, 2017 to present2010-20 Director of CIB MENA2016-18 Research and innovation adviser, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry2004-16 Professor of project management and innovation, The British University in Dubai2008-10 Director of research and Innovation, Abu Dhabi International Centre for…
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Improve Construction Project Performance by Implementing a Success System
It would be great to complete every construction project exactly as you planned. With so many activities and things that can go wrong and out of your control, this would be nearly impossible. Building a perfect project would deliver the following performance: On-budget completion including crew field production. On-schedule completion with timely close-out. All contract…
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Q1 2025 Construction Hires and Promotions
Even though it hasn’t been a full first quarter yet, 2025 has seen multiple changes in construction industry leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment. Matt Humes, national account manager for demolition at Genesis Attachments.Genesis Attachments Genesis Rehires Matt Hughes as Demolition National Account Manager Genesis Attachments announced Matt Hughes has…
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How a Savings Tool Helps Construction Pros Manage Finances
Managing finances in the construction industry can be challenging due to irregular income, high project costs, and unexpected expenses. Unlike salaried employees, construction professionals—such as contractors, engineers, and project managers—often operate in an environment where financial planning is essential for long-term stability. A saving tool plays a crucial role in simplifying financial management by helping…
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Tariffs shake up construction | Construction Dive
Contractors have been bracing for a trade war since President Donald Trump’s election in November. Now it has arrived. On Tuesday, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and most of Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Those followed others the Trump administration rolled out quickly after taking office,…
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[Podcast] The Power of Construction
“The Power of Construction” is your exclusive, first-hand look at the people and ideas dramatically reshaping a $13 trillion industry. In this series, experts from Procore and Construction Dive’s studioID explore the issues industry pros face as rapidly evolving labor, technology, and design challenges rewrite the built environment playbook. Guiding you through these transformative conversations…
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Entry deadline for Digital Construction Awards extended
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