Tag: Construction
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Optimizing Cognitive Performance on Commercial Construction Sites
We all know commercial construction is tough. We deal with massive budgets, strict deadlines, and a constant flow of complex, high-pressure decisions. Because our industry focuses so heavily on safety and physical endurance, we sometimes forget the mental toll this work takes on us, from site workers to project executives. My team and I have…
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Southwestern University Gets Construction Upgrade to Historic Mood-Bridwell Hall
For 186 years, Southwestern University has been equipping students to become the leaders of tomorrow while simultaneously recognizing the institution’s rich history as the first university in Texas. Southwestern’s tradition of looking to the future while honoring the past is on full display this fall as the University celebrates the grand re-opening of one of…
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AI-Powered Digital Twins Drive New Era of Data-Driven Construction
The construction industry is incredibly fast-paced, meaning that any innovation that can accelerate operations will immediately pique the interest of construction professionals. However, this increased efficiency must not come at the expense of safety, as a safety incident could be catastrophic — not to mention deadly. The digital twin is the rare innovation that promises…
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Digital Construction Awards: join the best of the best
The Digital Construction Awards, celebrating best practice and innovation in the application of BIM, information management and digital technology in the built and managed environments, will take place on 18 March at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square. The shortlisted entrants from 16 categories will gather on the night to celebrate and find out the winners.…
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Construction firms fined following site safety failings
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A property refurbishment company and a roofing contractor have both been fined after a worker fell from scaffolding and suffered life-changing injuries. In April 2024, the worker was contracted as a general labourer for Premier Property and Construction on a project managed by Axis Europe in London. During an unplanned lifting operation, the load became…
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Zurich Taps Arrowsight to Advance On-Site Construction Safety
Zurich North America and Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), leaders in construction insurance and risk engineering, announced today a strategic collaboration with Arrowsight, a safety technology company specializing in video-based behavioral modification and coaching analytics, to help protect workers and reduce claims on construction jobsites across the United States. This agreement follows a multi-year pilot program…
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Best Project Planning and Scheduling Tool for Modern Construction Teams
Modern construction teams face tight deadlines, complex workflows, and constant pressure to stay on budget. They need tools that help them plan, track, and adapt to changes across every phase of a project. The best project planning and scheduling tool helps teams coordinate tasks, manage resources, and maintain clear communication from start to finish. Technology…
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Construo Debuts Refer & Earn App for Construction Hiring
Construo, the world’s fastest-growing collaborative platform for the global construction industry, today announced the launch of its new pioneering mobile application-based service ‘Construo Refer & Earn’. The app introduces a fresh approach to recruitment by enabling anyone to earn cash rewards for referring candidates to open roles, while giving companies faster access to the skilled…
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7 construction project milestones from November 2025
Keeping tabs on project progress is one of the key components of any construction build. If you don’t track and document where your project stands, you risk losing momentum toward the day it tops out, dries in or finally opens. But commemorating key project milestones can also have a more intangible impact on a job…
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Fed’s rate cut boosts existing construction projects, more needed to spur new builds
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors sensed growing momentum across the construction market after the Federal Reserve again lowered interest rates Wednesday, its third cut of 2025. The central bank trimmed its benchmark rate by another 25 basis points, which extends a…