Tag: Construction
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A Safer Skyline: How AI Can Protect Construction Forces
As cities like New York continue to grow and expand their skylines, so does the human cost and risk of building it. According to the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH), the number of construction deaths rose a staggering 43% across 2024. Of those deaths, 74% were classified as preventable. Major metropolitan…
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Cambridge lecture 2025 – Construction Management
They will be joined by: Dr Brian Sheil, director of the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) and Laing O’Rourke associate professor in construction engineering; Peter Sillett, performance coach and operations director, Coaching Cultural Solutions; and James Richards, survey manager, Benchmark Surveys. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Manchester centre helps local people into construction work
CIOB Manchester Hub committee member Tom Morris MCIOB is celebrating six months of success for the Community Construction Skills Centre in Collyhurst, Manchester. Morris is a senior construction manager with Far East Consortium (FEC), which opened the centre in partnership with Manchester City Council. The centre offers a series of training courses and hands-on classes that give learners…
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‘Safety belongs to everyone’: What construction leaders value most
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction Safety Week provides the opportunity for reflection on best practices and a renewed commitment to training and compliance. But it is also a chance to explore new approaches and techniques that can help continue to improve…
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How On-Demand Storage Boosts Construction Efficiency
In commercial construction, precision is only part of the equation. Projects succeed or stall based on how effectively materials, equipment, and resources are managed on-site. As job site constraints grow tighter—due to shrinking urban footprints, supply chain unpredictability, or phased construction schedules—storage has become a critical part of the planning process. Contractors and developers are…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Digital Contractor of the Year shortlist
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Digital Contractor of the Year award. This category recognises the contractor – main contractor or specialist – that has demonstrated excellence and transformed their business through the adoption of digital methodologies and technologies.…
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Top 10 Construction Technology Trends to Watch in 2025
The construction and engineering industries continue to demonstrate remarkable adaptability and resilience. Over the years, these sectors have modernized, integrating new technologies that are transforming how work is done. Innovative solutions are making job sites safer, more efficient, and more productive. Companies are increasingly focused on adopting technologies that can improve working conditions for employees.…
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Frampton Construction Hires Two EHS Leaders
Frampton Construction Company, a full-service firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction and construction services, has hired two accomplished Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) professionals to its safety leadership team. Director of EHS & Risk Management, Michael Brakefield, and Senior Manager of Safety Training & Development, Jeremy Kitchens, bring decades of combined experience to the firm. Their addition…
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Two Paths to Industrialized Construction: Lessons from China
Chinese construction has been in the headlines for record-breaking speed: a 10-story residential building erected in 28 hours and 45 minutes, or a 57-story skyscraper built in 19 working days. These projects rely on meticulous planning, extreme prefabrication, and clockwork execution. Besides those unique showcase projects, I wanted to learn how Chinese AEC firms are…
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Job spotlight: Daniella Benjamin, construction graduate trainee, Bellway
Daniella Benjamin, Bellway (Image: Bellway) Daniella Benjamin is forging a career in construction as part of Bellway’s graduate programme. After taking a year out of her architecture degree course to have her son, the young mum is no stranger to balancing the demands of work and home life. Nadine Buddoo speaks to her Tell us…