Tag: Construction
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Fleet Integrations and Their Importance to Construction Fleets
Managing a mixed fleet in today’s construction industry means more than just keeping vehicles on the road and heavy equipment in the dirt: it’s about keeping teams focused and entire projects on track. Between increasing equipment costs, complex maintenance schedules, unpredictable downtime, and the growing pressure to do more with less, 46% of fleet leaders…
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A fickle, volatile, conflicted ecosystem: construction needs stability
Construction’s great strength is its ability to adapt, but it needs better strategic direction from government to deliver on policy promises, writes Brian Green, author of an upcoming CIOB report. Yet, while construction as an industry and producer of the built environment craves and thrives on stability and a long-term strategic direction, it is trapped…
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Construction Begins on James Ramos Public Safety Center
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has broken ground on the $20 million James Ramos Center for Public Safety. C.W. Driver Companies, a premier California builder specializing in educational facilities, will be leading the construction of a 17,140 square-foot facility which will house the District’s Police Department, Office of Emergency Management and cadet program.…
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Delegated Design in Construction: How to Avoid Legal and Financial Risks
Design delegation has become increasingly prevalent in modern construction, encompassing everything from curtain wall systems to precast panels and fire protection layouts. Contractors and specialty subcontractors are frequently expected not only to construct but also to assume responsibility for portions of design. While this model can enhance project efficiency and delivery, it introduces legal complexities…
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Construction Skills Mission Board is a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’
Katrina Dowding, UK president and CEO of Skanska “Construction is a key driver for economic growth. Ensuring we have the right skills to support the diverse range of projects we deliver, that the industry is attractive and provides clear pathways from training to employment are key to meeting the government’s ambitions. “Delivery of new or…
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‘Armed Forces are an asset for construction’
In a week of celebration of our Armed Forces, it has never been more important to recognise the value veterans can bring to the construction industry. Armed Forces personnel are brilliant at accepting high levels of risk and responding more quickly, while protecting each other’s safety Angela Forbes, BuildForce View the original article and our…
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North American construction market forecasts steady growth through 2028
Global construction consultant Linesight has released its latest Construction Market Insights report, revealing that the North American construction industry continues to gain momentum, fueled by mission-critical sectors, despite the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and global trade. Despite global trade uncertainty and the ongoing impacts of US tariffs, the industry is anticipating steady growth. In 2024, the US…
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Digital Construction Week soars to 10-year high
More than 9,000 people attended Digital Construction Week (DCW) over its two days at the start of June – a 4% year-on-year increase. There were 7,100 unique attendees, drawn not just from the UK, but also from the likes of Malaysia, Finland and Australia. The show marked its 10th anniversary with 230 sessions across 10 dedicated stages, 150 exhibitors, a…
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Beyond Complexity: Systems Engineering in Construction
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, I sat down with Lennard van Wijk from Relatics to discuss Systems Engineering in construction; what it is and why you should use it in your next project. Managing Complexity Lennard van Wijk is a consultant at Relatics, a Dutch software company that develops a platform of…
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NHS SBS seeking consultants for £2.3bn construction framework
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