Tag: Drive
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…
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Mark Peters Named VP to Drive Tangram’s Texas Expansion
Tangram Interiors has elevated Mark Peters to Vice President of Healthcare & Education for Texas—a move that reflects both his leadership and the firm’s growing presence in the region. Mark steps into this role after serving as Director for the same verticals. He brings with him more than 25 years of experience and an unwavering…
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Wood-Plastic Composites Drive Global Sustainability
According to the latest study from BCC Research, the “Wood-Plastic Composites: Technologies and Global Markets” is expected to grow from $4.7 billion in 2024 to $6.9 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2024 through 2029. This report gives an overview of the global market for…
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Poor data hinders construction’s sustainability drive
Brittany Harris, QFlow CEO and co-founder, said: “Improving data quality is not just a technical necessity, it is a fundamental requirement for the future success of the construction industry. We need more quality over quantity. You can collect as much data as you want, but if it’s not accurate, it’s useless. View the original article…
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How IoT can Drive Efficiencies in Equipment Rental Operations
Managing inventory and fleet efficiently has long been a challenge for rental stores. Between managing dozens to thousands of machines, servicing customer needs and maintaining uptime, how can you keep track of everything without letting inefficiencies erode the bottom line? Enter the Internet of Things (IoT) — a transformative technology providing rental businesses unprecedented visibility…
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Private delays, abandonments drive project stress higher
Project stress rose again in April with the private sector nearing a multi-year high in abandonments, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects that have been paused, abandoned or have a delayed bid date, climbed 1.5% in April. The jump marks a 16% increase over…
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Smooth drive or rough road? The role of ISO 19650 in developing countries
The flexibility of ISO 19650 is key to nurturing the deployment of effective information management in the developing world, according to Birmingham City University associate professor Dr Mohammad Mayouf MCIOB and Tala Damra, managing director of IVY, a digital construction consultancy in Jordan. For many projects of similar scale, the challenge is not in the…
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IM4Power set to drive information management best practice through power sector
IM4Power, set up late last year, includes BIM4Water, SSEN Transmission, National Grid and SP Energy Networks. It is modelled on BIM4Water, and includes Jamie Mills, chair of the BIM4Water Water Data Taskforce and global BIM manager at Xylem. IM4Power will consider how to apply the Information Management Initiative to the power sector. View the original…
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Willmott Dixon to drive Dover regeneration
Nadeem Aziz, chief executive of Dover District Council, said: “Dover has incredible potential, but it has not yet been fully realised. Meaningful regeneration takes time and needs collaboration between the public and private sectors. Working with Willmott Dixon and Milligan will help us take the next steps towards a transformational masterplan, blending public and private…