Tag: Construction
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Revolutionizing construction: AI’s role in reducing project delays
In the construction industry, unforeseen issues in the original contract or drawing set are almost inevitable. Design addenda and RFIs are common, with over 87% of construction projects experiencing changes that lead to delays or cost overruns. These delays can significantly impact project budgets, leading to costly contractual disputes, strained stakeholder relationships, and potential loss of…
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February 2025 PVM Editorial | For Construction Pros
About 12 years ago I went through a divorce, which was, as you can imagine, a really painful experience. In the aftermath, I started seeing a psychologist in order to help me through things, and to stabilize my mental health. During one particular sessions I explained to my doctor how it felt worse when I…
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Safety Tips for Construction at a Children’s Playground
Every city has a few playgrounds where young ones can have fun and interact with each other. The city often designs these playgrounds, but typically awards them to independent contractors. If you are fortunate enough to secure the bid for such a contract, you must proceed cautiously when designing the playground. Check out some essential…
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Tariff fears tied to biggest construction cost jump in 2 years
Dive Brief: Construction input prices jumped 1.4% in January, marking the largest monthly increase in two years, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors. Energy costs drove much of that increase, with crude petroleum, natural gas and unprocessed energy all rising. However, the price jump also stems from a rush to purchase materials…
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Arizona construction leader: ‘Say yes often’
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. When Kim Davids was in eighth grade, her geometry teacher assigned a project that involved recreating her home…
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Construction backlog posts gains to kick off the year
Dive Brief: Construction backlog increased to 8.4 months in January, reversing December’s slight decline, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted from Jan. 21 to Feb. 3. The metric tracks the volume of work in builders’ pipelines. The Western region posted the largest backlog growth, both on a monthly and year-over-year basis, while…
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New construction technology releases: February 2025
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. From updated exoskeletons to an AI agent that doesn’t complain about busywork, the latest construction technology releases have your back. Here, Construction Dive breaks down six of the latest products and enhancements to hit the market in…
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The adjudication juggernaut rolls on: BDW Trading v Ardmore Construction
Adjudication was originally intended as a fast-track, rough and ready process to ensure cashflow through the contractual chain. It has metamorphosed into an elastic procedure which can and will deal with retrospective, multi-million-pound technical disputes, stretching back 30 years, and arising elsewhere than under the particular contract, where evidence might be lacking and witness evidence…
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DOD halts PLAs on construction projects
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Department of Defense has ordered its contracting officers to halt the use of project labor agreements on “large-scale construction projects,” according to a memo obtained by Construction Dive. The notice, dated Feb. 7, says…
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Tire Maintenance Best Practices | For Construction Pros
Tire maintenance is a challenge in the off-highway industry and it can keep operators and drivers up at night. Downtime is a major challenge and the costs can be exorbitant and have far-reaching effects. Phil Domm, mining tire sales manager at MAXAM Tire, offers insights on tire technology development for the off-highway industries and what…