Tag: Construction
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Fayat to Acquire Mecalac | For Construction Pros
The FAYAT Group has announced it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the MECALAC Group by the FAYAT Group. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval by the relevant competition authorities and is expected to be completed by the end of the first half of 2025. Mecalac is a manufacturer of compact construction…
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Construction Champions 2025 | Construction Dive
Not long ago, it was unusual to find more than a few women working in a skilled trade or leading a team on a construction project. Although women only make up about 11% of the construction workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more join the industry every year as superintendents, project managers, department…
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Deadline for Digital Construction Awards is this week
New categories have been added to the 13 that featured at the 2024 Awards. These include Digital Team of the Year, which recognises the team driving digital transformation and/or information management best practice within their business. Also new is Best Use of AI. And the Design Innovation category recognises the best use of digital technology…
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Third of young would consider construction career, CIOB survey shows
However, CIOB said, if construction roles such as site managers, skilled trades, designers, architects and surveyors are excluded from careers advice provided in schools, young people will not take up construction apprenticeships and the skills gap will persist. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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How AI Agents are Leading the Future of Construction
Envision your future job site: autonomous bots doing layout, material staging and installations; drones conducting inspections; and office staff using virtual reality to interact with a digital twin comparing the plans to the as-built. For leaders of most construction firms, that future state for the field is not something they expect to see this decade.…
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Strategies to Navigate Construction Labor Market Challenges
As someone who’s spent over two decades studying workforce dynamics, I’ve never seen a more complex talent landscape than what we’re facing in construction today. With open jobs plummeting 40% year-over-year, you might think we’re simply dealing with another cyclical downturn. But this isn’t your typical market correction — it’s a wake-up call for an…
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Plumbing Challenges in High-Rise Construction: A Plumber’s View
When you think of high-rise buildings, you might imagine impressive city skylines, luxurious apartments, or bustling office spaces. However, behind the scenes, there’s a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. Plumbing in high-rise construction is far more complicated than in single-story homes or low-rise buildings. It presents unique challenges that require…
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Contractor opens Houston construction academy
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A Kansas City, Missouri-based contractor has opened a construction education center in Houston. Burns & McDonnell announced last week that it had opened its construction academy, which will provide online knowledge assessments and hands-on craft construction training.…
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Hidden Issues That Can Compromise a Construction Project
Have you ever walked past a brand-new building and wondered if it was as flawless as it appeared? The walls are smooth, the windows gleam, and the whole structure seems solid. But looks can be deceiving. Beneath the surface, construction projects can have hidden problems that cause serious trouble down the line. From unexpected material…
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Government to introduce single building regulator and chief construction advisor
The government will introduce a new single regulator responsible for the entire construction industry, deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed. Rayner made the commitment as she shared the government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry final report today (26 February) in Parliament, in which it accepted all of the Inquiry’s recommendations. The…