Tag: projects
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Construction starts surge 21%, led by multibillion-dollar projects
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A surge of megaproject groundbreakings jolted construction kickoffs into higher gear in October, as 10 projects valued at $1 billion or more got underway, according to Dodge Construction Network. Total construction starts jumped 21.1% in October to…
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Must-Have Power Tools for Autumn DIY Projects
Autumn is the time when we prepare our homes and gardens for colder, wetter and windier days. An essential part of that maintenance is the use of proper power tools. These tools allow us to build, repair and maintain, keeping our properties in good condition throughout autumn, winter and beyond. <p>The post Must-Have Power Tools…
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Projects need builder input on design: Jacobs New York strategy lead
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. For much of her career, Alison Landry has been on the public side of civil work. Following several years working for New York City, Landry left city hall in the spring and took time off with her…
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Managing Risk and Insurance Challenges in Green Construction Projects
With growing interest around the globe – and government programs to support the shift – both designers and construction firms are taking on an increasing number of green projects, both in Ontario and across Canada. Yet this new building trend comes with additional risks – risks that designers and builders alike may not always understand.…
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Strategic Tips for Successful Commercial Painting Projects
Painting commercial buildings requires more than simply picking out a color. It’s a strategic decision that influences business image, brand recognition, and, in some cases, compliance with business center requirements. George Borlodan, owner of Borlodan Painting Company, has been a leading Central Coast residential and commercial painter since 2011. In the past 14 years, he…
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Fluor posts Q3 loss, remains bullish on power projects
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Fluor swung to lower revenue and a third-quarter loss after a court ruling in Australia forced a $653 million charge, but executives remained optimistic about its shift toward reimbursable megaprojects, according to remarks during the company’s third…
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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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Infrastructure construction projects are ‘becoming smarter,’ says Ferrovial Construction CEO
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. From the construction sites of the I-66 corridor in Virginia to the New Terminal One at JFK Airport in New York City, Ferrovial sees risk management and digital innovation as the bedrock for getting the jobs done…
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CIOB Ireland Awards celebrate the people and projects shaping the built environment
The event was kick-started with a speech from James Lawless, Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, who said: “The CIOB Ireland Awards are a reminder that construction is as much about people as it is about materials. It’s about collaboration, vision, and leadership, just as much as bricks and mortar. View the…
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Commended projects
Six structural steel projects received commendations at this year’s awards. Originally opened in 2000, the third phase of construction at ExCeL London has extended the facility by a further 215m (the building is now 820m-long), delivering an additional 40,000m2, which includes 12,000m2 of ground floor exhibition space and 9,500m2 of conferencing accommodation on the uppermost…