Tag: October
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October data signals boom, bust construction markets
Federal data went dark in October as the government shutdown stretched into its second month. The lack of government data has left builders without the usual reads on construction spending, producer prices and overall job numbers. With these reports on pause, construction firms face a data vacuum on materials costs and pace of construction investments,…
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October 2025: Contractors report their latest awards
New business is the foundation upon which construction’s ongoing work is built. No matter the economic outlook, interest rate environment or cost of materials, someone, somewhere will need construction on a new project. It’s the lifeblood of an industry that lives by the mantra: “Get ‘er done.” For contractors, landing new business also keeps the…
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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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Mr. Electric Urges Fire Safety Awareness This October
October is National Fire Prevention Month, with National Fire Prevention Week taking place October 5-11. It’s an important reminder for homeowners to review their fire safety plans and take proactive steps to protect their families. Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, encourages homeowners to go beyond checking smoke detectors and also safeguard against electrical hazards by keeping systems…
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CIOB diary: what’s on in October
Image: Dreamstime Highlights of the CIOB Calendar for the coming month. Embodied Carbon in Construction: Why Supply Chains Hold the Key This webinar will explore why collaboration of the entire supply chain is vital in the quest to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but also fosters performance efficiency and innovation. The webinar will begin…
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Awaab’s Law to come into force in October
Richard Blakeway, Housing Ombudsman, said: “We have seen some progress two years after the inquest into Awaab Ishak’s death. We can see landlords investing more into repairs, using new technology and changing the culture of housing management. Those landlords should be recognised for the steps they have taken to make homes better in this vital…
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Fieldstone at Chester Springs – October 2023 Update
After a summer full of hard work from our incredible team, partners, and subcontractors, big changes were made at VantagePoint Retirement Living’s Fieldstone at Chester Springs! Horst Construction’s Project Manager Zach Weil and VantagePoint’s Marketing Director, Kate Sammler take us for a quick tour inside. Not only will you see the project’s progress, but we…
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InfraBIM Open Speaker: The Submission Deadline is on October 1
The first InfraBIM Open in 2018 brought together 400 participants, followed by 530 participants in 2019 from over 25 different countries. In February 2020, the organizers promise to deliver an even bigger and higher quality event. They just announced an extension to the presentation submission time. The final deadline for submissions is October 1, 2019. Join…