Tag: Construction
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Why ESG Matters More Than Ever in Today’s Construction Industry
The construction industry stands at a transformative moment where environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives have evolved beyond mere compliance requirements into powerful drivers of competitive advantage. As market demands evolve and regulatory pressures mount, forward-thinking construction companies are discovering that robust ESG practices don’t just satisfy stakeholders—they create tangible business value and shape the…
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Why OSHA Courses Certification Are Critical for Construction Safety
An OSHA course refers to safety training based on the standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These courses are designed to teach workers how to identify, avoid and respond to hazards in the workplace, especially on construction sites. OSHA courses have become indispensable for construction industry professionals striving to maintain safe job…
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Understanding Your Performance Gap | For Construction Pros
I do not mean to get personal, but would you mind if I asked you about your performance gap? Most businesses have one but may not be aware where they stand regarding their type of business. The performance gap is defined as the difference between the decided performance level and the company’s actual performance. The…
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What’s in the Construction Products Reform Green Paper?
Simon Lewis and Michelle Essen review key points of the government’s consultation on its proposals for the reform of the construction products regime. (Image: Sergeevspb via Dreamstime) This 158-page Green Paper lays out the enormous complexity of our current system and the largescale changes proposed to transform the industry. It also poses 58 questions to…
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Construction Delays and Burnout: The High Cost of Compressed Schedules
In the high-stakes world of construction, the project schedule is often seen as the immutable roadmap to success. It dictates timelines, resource allocation, and ultimately, profitability. Yet, all too often, this meticulously crafted plan encounters the harsh realities of the jobsite, leading to a phenomenon that can cripple projects: schedule compression. Simply put, schedule compression…
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Tariff Pressures Mount as Construction Backlog Hits 8.5 Months
The latest data from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows a slight uptick in construction backlog across nonresidential sectors, but growing concerns over newly announced tariffs are beginning to influence contractor confidence. According to ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator, the average backlog among surveyed contractors increased to 8.5 months in March, up 0.3 months from the…
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Digital Construction Week reveals nearly 200 speaker sessions
Digital Construction Week (DCW) has revealed the educational sessions – more than 190 and set to rise – for this year’s show at Excel in London’s Docklands on 4-5 June. There are more than 350 speakers, drawn from across the built environment supply chain with representatives from Arcadis, Chetwoods, Glider, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Okana, Orbit…
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Ohio DOT touts record-breaking $3.2B construction season
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Ohio DOT is underway with what it calls a record construction season that includes 955 projects — 38 of them considered “major” with a value above $10 million — across the state, according to…
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10 AI tools to make construction more efficient
A parametric script generator for 3D printing and aerial imagery for enriching 3D retrofit models are among the 10 AI tools being incubated by the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme. The Innovate UK BridgeAI High Growth AI Accelerator is delivered by Innovate UK, Digital Catapult, The Alan Turing Institute, the Hartree Centre and the BSI. The…
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Skills initiative steers prison leavers into construction jobs
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Dan Edwards, director of Constructed Pathways, said: “Individuals nearing release may not be the first group of people that employers consider when facing a labour shortage. But by working in partnership with the prison, we are able to ensure that we’re working with people who want to turn their lives around, work hard in their…