Tag: projects
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‘Projects will cost more’: building in Trump’s America
Rod Sweet talks to two of Gleeds’ big hitters about the president’s impact on the US construction industry. Image: The White House CC Whether it’s ordering ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) raids on building sites or slapping huge tariffs on staple imported materials, Donald Trump may be the most interventionist US president in the post-second…
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Why one in six couples consider splitting during home projects
A dream project can quickly turn into a pressure cooker when love and logistics collide. The 2025 UK Houzz Renovations and Relationships Report reveals that 16% of couples thought about separating or divorcing during a renovation. Renovating a home adds layers of stress over money, style and decisions that can test even the strongest partnerships,…
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How one firm uses digital twins to develop large transportation infrastructure projects
Digital twins’ use in construction management goes back about a decade, but project leaders might not realize the many roles they can play. Bibhuti Aryal, Bentley Systems senior director of transportation, described in an interview with Smart Cities Dive how his infrastructure engineering software company has used them in big transportation infrastructure projects to help…
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Supply Chain Secrets Behind Successful Construction Projects
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Ever wonder why some construction projects finish on time and under budget while others turn into expensive disasters? The answer usually isn’t about the workers or the weather – it’s about how materials get sourced and delivered. The difference between a smooth project and a nightmare often comes down to supply chain decisions that most…
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6 Civil Construction Trends Shaping 2025 Projects
If you walk onto a construction site today, you might notice something different. It could be the drone hovering overhead, mapping the progress, or the worker wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset to practice a complex procedure. Maybe it’s the concrete mixer that runs on electricity instead of diesel. Small changes are adding up to…
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Renter-Safe Drill Projects: Stylish Upgrades, Keep Deposit
When you rent a place, it can feel like you’re stuck with whatever plain walls, basic fixtures, and dull setups your landlord gave you. You want it to feel like home, but you don’t want to risk losing money when it’s time to move out. The good news is you don’t have to choose between…
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Enhancing Design Projects with 3D Scanning Technology
Transforming your design vision into reality can be challenging, especially when precision and detail are key. That’s where 3D scanning steps in, revolutionizing how interior design and architecture projects come to life. By capturing accurate measurements and creating detailed digital models, this technology ensures every aspect of your project is flawlessly executed. In this article,…
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Elevate Honors Four Projects with 2025 Excellence Awards
Elevate™, a premier brand of commercial roofing systems and part of the Amrize family of brands, proudly celebrates the winners of its 2025 Elevate Excellence Awards program. This annual program honors exceptional commercial roofing projects that exemplify quality, innovation, sustainability and community impact across North America. The four winning projects were selected from a competitive…
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U.S. Construction Spending Slips in June as Housing, Office Projects Decline
U.S. construction spending fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.13 trillion in June 2025, down 0.4% from May, according to Interact Analysis. Declines in private residential and commercial work outweighed gains in public infrastructure. Private residential construction dropped 0.7% to $883 billion, while office projects fell 1.4% to $86.8 billion. Manufacturing spending edged…
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How Structured Data Unlocks AI’s Full Potential in Construction Projects
Most construction sites still operate with a patchwork of tools—updates shared via messaging apps, paper checklists and cloud folders that are often days out of date. With information fragmented and delayed, artificial intelligence (AI) feels disconnected from the realities of daily work. Until data is current, complete and centralized, AI remains a theoretical promise rather…