Tag: Construction
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Government’s skills report signals reform for construction training
A new white paper on post-16 education and skills has laid bare the scale of the workforce challenge facing sectors such as construction. The Post-16 Education and Skills report flags the urgent need for an overhaul of training, recruitment and employer engagement, including the introduction of a new vocational pathway at level 3. According to…
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Roger Williams, Shawmut Advance Construction Leadership
Four incoming Roger Williams University (RWU) students have been selected for the prestigious Shawmut Scholars program, a partnership between RWU and Shawmut Design and Construction that offers full-tuition scholarships and guaranteed paid internships and mentorship from industry professionals for Construction Management students, or Architecture or Business students who commit to a Construction Management minor. The comprehensive…
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Gateway construction continues despite Trump’s claim of termination
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump said Oct. 15 in Washington his administration had “terminated” funding for New York City’s Gateway program. On Manhattan’s West Side, however, contractors on the site have not missed a shift, they say. Earlier this…
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How blue roofs can help construction mitigate the UK’s water crisis
Unlike conventional roofs that drain water quickly, blue roofs slow stormwater runoff. This means that sewer systems – many of which are overstressed and in need of repair or replacement – can receive rainwater at a reduced rate over time, rather than all at once. In this way, the likelihood of flooding is reduced, particularly…
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Construction Startup Competition 2025 Winners Announced
The Construction Startup Competition 2025 has just revealed its 13 winners, representing the next generation of construction technology innovators from around the globe. Organized by industry heavyweights, including Cemex Ventures, Caterpillar, Dysruptek by Haskell, Ferrovial, Hilti, Leonard by VINCI, NOVA by Saint-Gobain, Trimble, and Zacua Ventures, the competition continues to be a leading force in…
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Understanding Construction Contract Insurance Requirements: How to Avoid Costly Gaps and Legal Risks
It is critical for contractors to understand the insurance requirements in construction contracts, as these projects carry very high levels of liability and risk. Construction involves moving variables, dangerous environments and hazardous conditions that can generate serious losses. Risks include fires, trench collapses, accidents and even loss of life. Insurance is essential to protect the…
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Sundt names new CEO | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After nearly a decade, Sundt Construction has a new CEO. Cade Rowley Courtesy of Sundt Construction The Tempe, Arizona-based builder has tapped longtime company veteran Cade Rowley as its president and CEO, according to an Oct.…
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Sundt names new CEO | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After nearly a decade, Sundt Construction has a new CEO. Cade Rowley Courtesy of Sundt Construction The Tempe, Arizona-based builder has tapped longtime company veteran Cade Rowley as its president and CEO, according to an Oct.…
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ABC Releases 2025 Field Tech Report Highlighting Jobsite Innovation and Construction Technology Trends
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its fifth annual Field Tech Report, outlining how field technology is reshaping jobsites and advancing the next phase of innovation in the construction industry. The 2025 report focuses on the tools and digital solutions transforming field operations, including drones, robotics, laser scanning and jobsite security systems. According to…
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ABC Reveals 5th Annual Report on Tech in Construction
Associated Builders and Contractors today released its fifth annual construction technology report, the ABC Field Tech Report, which highlights the tools and innovations shaping project sites, showcasing the possibilities and opportunities when technology transforms construction in the field. “ABC’s fifth annual construction technology report turns the spotlight to the jobsite, where field technology is driving…