Tag: Construction
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Making Volumetric Modular Construction Work
Is volumetric modular construction on the verge of a breakthrough, or will it remain experimental or occasional, as it has so far in many countries? Finnish contractors have used concrete prefabricated building frames regularly since the 1960s. Now, we’re seeing growing interest in volumetric modular construction, especially for certain types of spaces. My early experiences…
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From day one to done: How leaders can keep construction and care on track
Building a new healthcare facility from the ground up is one thing, but carrying out construction work in an active healthcare setting presents an entirely different set of challenges. And these realities can’t be underestimated. Complex logistics are typical in hospital settings, with layers of operational, regulatory and safety concerns to navigate. On top of…
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How Structured Data Unlocks AI’s Full Potential in Construction Projects
Most construction sites still operate with a patchwork of tools—updates shared via messaging apps, paper checklists and cloud folders that are often days out of date. With information fragmented and delayed, artificial intelligence (AI) feels disconnected from the realities of daily work. Until data is current, complete and centralized, AI remains a theoretical promise rather…
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8 Common Construction Safety Excuses — and How to Eliminate Them
According to the National Safety Council a single lost-time incident averages over $40,000 in direct expenses, delays, rework or reduced productivity. However, jobsite injuries carry more than financial consequence. Behind each number is a person, and behind each incident is a cause. Safety can’t be treated as an after-thought or box-checking exercise. It’s a strategic…
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The 8 largest commercial construction starts of July 2025
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A surge of shovels hit the ground to kick off the summer. But the rally lost momentum fast, as groundbreaking activity sank in July. Total construction starts fell 10.2% in July to a seasonally adjusted rate of…
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Skanska intern builds on her interest in sustainable construction
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. Purdue University engineering student Shivani Pemaraj developed an interest in green building technologies and practices in…
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Skanska intern builds on her interest in sustainable construction
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. Purdue University engineering student Shivani Pemaraj developed an interest in green building technologies and practices in…
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CPD: Planning for physical security in construction projects
This CPD explains how construction professionals can better integrate physical security measures from the outset of a project. By Richard Ellis. What you will learn in this CPD The legislative context of physical security in construction projects The risks of late-stage planning Practical guidance for embedding security into the early design stage Physical security refers…
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026: Celebrating Over a Century of Construction Innovation
As the countdown begins for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the construction industry’s largest North American trade show is honoring its 117-year legacy as a catalyst for equipment innovation and industry progress. What started in 1909 as the “Road Show” in Columbus, Ohio — with just 40 manufacturers in a 40,000-sq-ft exhibit hall — has grown into a…
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FMGI Unveils Strong Retail Construction Pipeline in Southeast
FMGI, Inc, a leading commercial general contractor headquartered in Woodstock, Ga. announces a booming pipeline of diverse projects from best-in-class retailers in the grocery, fuel station and big box categories, among others. The company has already hired more than 30 employees in 2025 to support its continued growth. “The first half of 2025 has exceeded…