Tag: Construction
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Miller Architects & Builders Starts Construction on First Baptist Church Addition
St. Francis, MN — Miller Architects & Builders has started construction for the addition of the First Baptist Church. After outgrowing the existing space, the decision was made to build an addition to house a new auditorium to meet the growing congregations and the students of St. Francis School’s needs. “We are honored to work…
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New steel, aluminum tariffs will push construction costs higher
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. New tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum will raise construction costs further, adding to price spikes triggered by an initial 25% tariff on the materials earlier this year, according to a June 3 industry webinar hosted by…
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CITB announces £39m investment in construction colleges
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has confirmed a major investment in National Construction Colleges (NCC) over the next three years. The investment in NCC sites at Erith, Bircham, and Inchinnan will support the expansion of the training provision, increasing the range and volume of apprenticeship and commercial training opportunities available. The investment across the three…
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Can a blockchain assurance tool build trust in residential construction?
The KPMG team has also developed a digital tool for assessing supply chain resilience. KPMG Supply Chain Predictor provides end-to-end, real-time oversight of a company’s entire supply chain, while using predictive analytics and AI to identify potential disruptions before they occur. Masters explains: “What this tool does is map out your supply chain across developments…
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Inaugural Wales construction conference tackles big issues
Modern professionalism, compliance and competence were the key themes from speakers who included: CIOB Wales chair Wyn Harries; CIOB CEO Caroline Gumble; CIOB president Professor Mike Kagioglou; and Nick Bennett, director, planning economics, Savills. Bennett presented a built environment economic outlook for Wales which was not an “indulgence in Welsh miserabilism”. View the original article and…
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Green Mobility: How One Mile Cuts Carbon in Construction
1. Introduction: Sustainable Transportation In Construction Logistics Instant Query: Did you ever notice the “carbon footprint” released from cement logistics stuck in traffic? Or a diesel shuttle idling on a site. If you nod your head in “no”, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But the truth behind it is: “As the world is focusing on…
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How Gamification Improves Fleet Safety and Driver Retention in Construction
Safety is non-negotiable in the construction industry. It’s the foundation every project is built on — sometimes quite literally. From the roar of diesel engines to the choreography of heavy equipment moving across tight jobsite quarters, the difference between a smooth workday and a costly incident often comes down to one thing: driver behavior. …
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Construction Firms Are Monetizing Smarter with Telegram in 2025
If you think Telegram is just for memes, crypto chatter, or random group chats, think again. In 2025, savvy construction businesses are tapping into the unique features of this amazing platform to monetize smarter, boost leads, and build stronger client relationships. Telegram makes things simple and cost-effective. Yep, it is not just a messaging app…
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Construction Firms Are Monetizing Smarter with Telegram in 2025
If you think Telegram is just for memes, crypto chatter, or random group chats, think again. In 2025, savvy construction businesses are tapping into the unique features of this amazing platform to monetize smarter, boost leads, and build stronger client relationships. Telegram makes things simple and cost-effective. Yep, it is not just a messaging app…
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4 HR Mistakes Small Construction Firms Can Easily Avoid
Running a small construction business? You’ve already got enough on your plate—tight deadlines, change orders, weather delays, and that one guy who always forgets his hard hat. HR probably feels like something you’ll get to “later.” But here’s the problem: ignoring HR issues doesn’t make them go away. In fact, it’s usually how they start.…