Tag: Construction
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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…
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Gordian Reveals Construction Industry Cost Insights for Q1 2025
As a provider of data-driven solutions for the building lifecycle, Gordian released its 2025 RSMeans Data. The RSMeans Data is updated quarterly to reflect the state of cost lines in the industry. Gordian reported that construction costs continued to increase slightly faster than inflation heading into 2025, with labor wages rising by an average of…
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Bluebeam sponsors Digital Construction Awards again
Chris Curling, EMEA sales manager at Bluebeam, said: “We‘re delighted to sponsor the prestigious Digital Construction Awards again in 2025, celebrating the hard work, dedication, and excellence of those who inspire and drive innovation in their field. It’s an honour to support such remarkable achievements and to be part of a night that recognises outstanding…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of January 2025
Construction kick off activity pulled back in January as fewer commercial projects broke ground, though infrastructure work kept builders busy with new highway, bridge and energy projects. Total construction starts fell 6% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts, such as office, hotel…
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Cashflow in construction – foresight v forecasting
However, this isn’t true forecasting. A more accurate forecast comes from statistical analysis of up-to-date data, which can then be compared against historical trends. Data collected around previous projects can be used as accurate benchmarks when costing and forecasting a new project, adjusting for changes in inflation, labour and material costs. View the original…
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Construction must embrace real diversity if it wants change
Commitment to modern professionalism and an inclusive approach will be necessary to meet society’s evolving needs, writes Caroline Gumble. CIOB’s plan includes a focus on measures to encourage a more representative workforce Our virtual Members’ Forum meeting a few weeks ago was a great opportunity to share updates on the progress of our corporate plan…
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AI Tool Transforms Data Center Construction Industry
Foresight, developer of the leading AI-enabled platform for helping owners and contractors complete major construction projects on time and on budget, is thrilled to announce the availability of its software for the data center industry. Foresight’s SaaS solution for unlocking hidden value from project schedules is rapidly becoming the leading platform for data center developers.…
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Tech-Skilled Labor in Demand | For Construction Pros
Throughout the last several decades, software and technology innovations have taken construction — a historically tech-averse industry — to new horizons. From refining back-office operations to improving equipment performance, today’s tech is not only challenging the way the industry is accustomed to doing things, but also ushering in a new generation of tech-savvy contractors. While…