Tag: Construction
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How a SeaWorld ruling could impact construction safety
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: OSHA has proposed a rule to change the way it wields the General Duties Clause, that would exclude enforcement for known hazards “inherent and inseparable from the core nature of a profession activity or performance.”…
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Time to pitch your best practice at Digital Construction North
Event director Karolina Orecchini explained: “Whether your focus is on digital twins, AI, robotics, modular construction, DfMA, smart cities, IoT, cloud platforms, AR/VR, or anything else at the cutting edge, we want to hear from you. There’s no limit on the number of entries, so don’t hold back. Submit multiple ideas if you have them.”…
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Time to pitch your best practice at Digital Construction North
Event director Karolina Orecchini explained: “Whether your focus is on digital twins, AI, robotics, modular construction, DfMA, smart cities, IoT, cloud platforms, AR/VR, or anything else at the cutting edge, we want to hear from you. There’s no limit on the number of entries, so don’t hold back. Submit multiple ideas if you have them.”…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…
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Construction Firms Embracing Tech Gain Competitive Edge in Bids, Revenue, and Talent
Don’t underestimate what technology can do for a construction business. That’s the overriding message from a newly released benchmarking report covering the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries. Findings from the 2025 AEC Inspire Report from Unanet [of which I am co-author] show a clear performance divide between AEC firms that are mature in their…
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BuiltWorlds Unveils 2025 Construction Robotics Top 50
BuiltWorlds has just released its 2025 Robotics Top 50, an annual roundup of the most impactful robotics companies shaping the future of construction. The list, now in its sixth year, segments the field more precisely than ever, covering three key domains: Onsite Robotics, Offsite Robotics, and Automated Machinery & Related Solutions. The report reflects a…
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Builders say One Big Beautiful Bill Act will fuel construction activity
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is opening the door for increased construction investment, but it may also deepen existing challenges tied to labor and supply. Unlike the Inflation Reduction Act, which concentrated its support on clean…
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How to Reduce Construction Turnover by Building a Culture of Loyalty and Engagement
Employee turnover is notoriously high in construction — outpacing other industries by an average of 2.5% in 2024. This churn carries a steep price. Research shows that hiring and training new construction staff can cost between 50 and 200% of each worker’s annual salary. High turnover also leads to knock-on effects, hindering your ability to…
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How to support good mental health in construction site teams
At CCS, we take mental health seriously. It is a core element of our Code of Considerate Practice, particularly the ‘Value their Workforce’ section, which focuses on wellbeing and stress. We help identify gaps, offer resources, and promote best practices to build stronger support systems across the industry. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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How to support good mental health in construction site teams
At CCS, we take mental health seriously. It is a core element of our Code of Considerate Practice, particularly the ‘Value their Workforce’ section, which focuses on wellbeing and stress. We help identify gaps, offer resources, and promote best practices to build stronger support systems across the industry. View the original article and our Inspiration…