Tag: Impacts
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How Dubai’s Corporate Tax Impacts Today’s Construction Firms
You own a construction company in Dubai and most likely you have heard a lot about the new corporate tax regulations. Federal corporate tax is now levied in the UAE and project pricing, budgeting and strategy for the first time now include tax directly. That’s why many construction businesses are turning to Push Digits, a…
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How Site Prep Impacts Every Home Improvement Project
When homeowners dream about upgrading their property, they usually picture the final results. Be it a new patio, a beautifully landscaped yard, a garden shed, a new driveway, or even a complete backyard transformation. But behind every successful home improvement project lies something most people don’t think about: the condition of the ground itself. Site…
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Smart permitting, phase-out of diesel generators could curb data center impacts
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Allowing data centers to get through the permitting process quicker if they’re energy and water efficient and located in areas with abundant clean power and water is one way to manage data center growth while minimizing their…
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Beyond the Weld: How Your Engine Impacts Uptime, Payload and Profit
*This article is Sponsored by Vanguard Here are three critical ways your engine directly affects your daily performance and the success of your operation. 1. Steady RPMs for Consistent Power Delivery The single most important factor for a clean, high-quality weld is a stable arc. That consistency originates with the engine’s ability to maintain a…
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How the government shutdown impacts construction contracts
This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. When the government shuts down, contractors’ cash flow on federal sites does too. The federal government shut down on Oct. 1, freezing activity on a…
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Off-grid: how energy infrastructure impacts construction projects
Contractors must engage with grid operators early to avoid delays in their developments, writes Barrett Harris. Image: Dreamstime Among the several challenges facing UK construction, getting a quick connection to the electricity grid is fast becoming another hurdle to overcome. Recent soaring demand for connections has put the grid under significant pressure, with backlogs leading…
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US Construction Spending Slowdown Impacts 2025 Machinery Sales
There isn’t much sign of optimism for the residential construction market, even allowing for an interest rate reduction by The Fed. Typically, an interest rate reduction would see mortgages become more affordable and drive housing activity. However, the cost of housing remains very high, limiting affordability for first-time buyers even with a reduction in interest…
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Tutor Perini fends off tariff impacts as backlog doubles
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. For years, Tutor Perini executives have asked investors for patience as the company worked through dispute resolutions on older projects and ramped up new, multibillion-dollar jobs. That patience is now paying off. The Los Angeles-based contractor had…
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How Workplace Safety Impacts Construction Site Liability
In construction, every task involves risk, from lifting heavy materials to operating machinery. Employees face hazards that can lead to serious injuries or even death. When safety measures are ignored, legal consequences often follow. Companies may be held responsible, and injured employees could face long recovery periods without support. The good news is? Understanding how…
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How Location Impacts Commercial Property Success in 2025
In the world of commercial real estate, one principle has remained constant: location is everything. The physical position of a commercial property continues to play a critical role in determining its value, visibility, and long-term success. However, in 2025, this age-old truth is being reshaped by new dynamics. As businesses adapt to hybrid work models,…