Tag: Edge
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Why Clear Communication is a Competitive Edge in Construction
Clear communication affects every stage of a construction project, from planning and coordination to problem solving and final delivery. Teams work faster, make fewer errors, and create stronger relationships when information flows consistently and clearly. In an industry where schedules, budgets, and safety depend on accuracy, communication becomes more than a skill. It becomes a…
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Streamlined Permitting: The Competitive Edge for On-Time, Profitable Construction Projects
The construction and building industries operate on tight margins and even tighter deadlines. As you undertake new commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects, a seemingly straightforward administrative step — the permitting process — often escalates into an unexpected and costly roadblock. Traditional permitting, a complex administrative maze of applications, reviews, and inspections, can introduce significant delays…
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In pictures | The best images from October
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in BAM, Bobcat, Costain, Eden Project, Edge, environment, Featured, HS2, JCB, Mace, mental health, Nature, News, Plant & machinery, Sustainability, TBMs, Tunnels, WellbeingA round-up of the most impressive construction pictures from the past month. Image: Edge Edge London Bridge reaches new heights Edge has announced the topping out of its new 27-storey office development in London. The project is being delivered by Mace as main contractor and is due for completion in 2026. Located adjacent to London…
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SimpliFire Announces the New Allusion Edge
SimpliFire®, a Hearth and Home Technologies® brand leading the way in electric fireplaces, has just introduced the Allusion Edge — a stunning linear, electric fireplace that takes style to new lengths. Available in 50, 60, 78 and 100-inch widths, the Allusion Edge makes any space feel like home with lifelike digital flames that flicker and crackle…
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How to Grow Your Edge in a Competitive Construction Market
Real‑world guidance for GCs, subs, building product brands, and AEC marketers who need results without gambling the domain. Key Points Treat paid placements as media buys, not loopholes. If money changes hands, label links rel=”sponsored”/nofollow and focus on audience fit. Pick linkable assets that construction pros actually use: calculators (concrete/steel tonnage), spec sheets, BIM/Revit families,…
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Job spotlight: HR director, Edge
What does it take to stay ahead in a competitive field? Charlotte Hayes tells CM People how she maintains the edge in her role. What attracted you to a career in the built environment? The construction industry is incredibly diverse, not just in the projects it delivers but also in the people it attracts. It…
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Leica launches TS20 robotic total station with edge AI
Moritz Lauwiner, executive vice-president at Hexagon’s geosystems division and president of the geomatics division at Leica Geosystems, said: “The Leica TS20 is the most significant leap forward in total station technology in over a decade. Built from the ground up, the TS20 is the result of a close partnership between our survey engineering experts, the…
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Construction Input Prices Edge Up in August as Energy Costs Decline
Construction input prices rose 0.2% in August compared to July, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.2% for the month. Year over year, overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher, while nonresidential input prices are up 2.6%. Declines in energy…
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New Research Shows ERP Systems Give Contractors a Competitive Edge
New research from Dodge Construction Network and CMiC highlights the measurable benefits of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for construction contractors. Two complementary studies — The Value of ERP for General Contractors and The Value of ERP for Specialty Trade Contractors — found that firms using ERP consistently report stronger performance across project management and…
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From Data Mess to Market Edge
What do 3,503 construction leaders from 27 countries think about the industry’s tech future? Autodesk’s latest global survey reveals the trends shaping GCs, owners, trade contractors, and designers. You can read the results in the 2025 State of Design & Make – Spotlight on Construction report. Data is key, but poorly utilized The report demonstrates…