Tag: Construction
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How construction can deliver innovation faster
2022 to present – Leeds Beckett University: Head of engineering; Professor of construction management and innovation, 2017 to present2010-20 Director of CIB MENA2016-18 Research and innovation adviser, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry2004-16 Professor of project management and innovation, The British University in Dubai2008-10 Director of research and Innovation, Abu Dhabi International Centre for…
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Improve Construction Project Performance by Implementing a Success System
It would be great to complete every construction project exactly as you planned. With so many activities and things that can go wrong and out of your control, this would be nearly impossible. Building a perfect project would deliver the following performance: On-budget completion including crew field production. On-schedule completion with timely close-out. All contract…
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Q1 2025 Construction Hires and Promotions
Even though it hasn’t been a full first quarter yet, 2025 has seen multiple changes in construction industry leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment. Matt Humes, national account manager for demolition at Genesis Attachments.Genesis Attachments Genesis Rehires Matt Hughes as Demolition National Account Manager Genesis Attachments announced Matt Hughes has…
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How a Savings Tool Helps Construction Pros Manage Finances
Managing finances in the construction industry can be challenging due to irregular income, high project costs, and unexpected expenses. Unlike salaried employees, construction professionals—such as contractors, engineers, and project managers—often operate in an environment where financial planning is essential for long-term stability. A saving tool plays a crucial role in simplifying financial management by helping…
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Tariffs shake up construction | Construction Dive
Contractors have been bracing for a trade war since President Donald Trump’s election in November. Now it has arrived. On Tuesday, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and most of Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports. Those followed others the Trump administration rolled out quickly after taking office,…
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[Podcast] The Power of Construction
“The Power of Construction” is your exclusive, first-hand look at the people and ideas dramatically reshaping a $13 trillion industry. In this series, experts from Procore and Construction Dive’s studioID explore the issues industry pros face as rapidly evolving labor, technology, and design challenges rewrite the built environment playbook. Guiding you through these transformative conversations…
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Entry deadline for Digital Construction Awards extended
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Five top tips for construction job interviews
Preparing for your next career move? Here Dave Stitt FCIOB, professional certified coach at DSA Building Performance, shares some essential advice for construction professionals hoping to ace a job interview. Check out the back page of your CV. As an interviewer many years ago, I would look at the back page first. What are they into?…
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BRG Appoints Grant Mendeljian as Director in Construction
BRG announced the recent addition of Grant Mendeljian as a director in its Construction practice. He has been involved in over $3 billion of constructed projects across his more than 25-year career. He will provide expertise to project owners, developers, contractors, designers, municipalities, and their counsel on matters including strategic planning, estimating, procurement, on-site operational execution, project auditing,…
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Trump’s new tariffs add pressure to construction pipeline
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After months of bracing for tariffs, contractors now find themselves building through the latest escalation in a trade war. The Trump administration officially enacted a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada Tuesday, along with an…