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Construction software and project management platforms: what’s the difference?
Image courtesy of CMiC Can you tell construction management and project management software apart? And why does knowing the difference matter? CMiC explains. Software buyers in construction often fall into the trap of evaluating tools through a single lens – what’s visible on the surface. Menus, dashboards and scheduling features may look similar across platforms,…
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From red tape to green light: How California’s CEQA reforms will speed up projects
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Attorney William Sloan is a partner in the San Francisco office of Washington, D.C.-based Venable. Opinions are the author’s own. In a state with a notorious antidevelopment reputation, real estate and building professionals have a rare victory…
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Gilbane to develop $1B affordable housing job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Calvert Square and Young Terrace redevelopmentValue: $1 billionLocation: Norfolk, VirginiaClient: City of Norfolk, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Development Co. has snared the lead development role for the $1 billion Calvert Square…
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AstraZeneca grows US presence with $50B in spending plans
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. WASHINGTON — AstraZeneca, the U.K.’s third biggest company by market value, is making itself a bit more American. On Monday, AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot joined Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in Washington D.C. to sign an agreement on…
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Job spotlight: apprentice plumber, L&Q
Alfie Green explains how the experience gained during his apprenticeship has been a major confidence booster. Why did you choose your apprenticeship? Before college, I went to a plumbing induction day that really inspired me. I signed up for the Level 1 diploma afterwards and soon realised it was the right fit. Plumbers are always…
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Training scheme aims to boost confidence in damp proofing
Anthony Goode, national specification manager at Visqueen, said: “This exciting new initiative is open to all brickwork contractors across the United Kingdom and represents a significant step forward in our commitment to training and quality assurance. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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6 Tips to Build a Culture of Safety in Construction
In construction, safety isn’t something you check off a list during orientation. It’s a constant, evolving part of the job — no matter how long you’ve been in the industry or what role you play. Whether someone’s just getting started or has been on sites for decades, there’s always more to learn and reinforce. From…
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5 Wayfair Things I Have And Love (Introducing My New Storage Shed)
I’m not sure what is more peak adulting than a lady excited to show off her new storage shed. Today, I have for you a few show and tell pieces around my house and another sneak peek into two new rooms in my brother’s river house. They are all from Wayfair, which has the largest…
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Does a Sunroom Count as Living Space?
You’re dreaming of that perfect sun-drenched nook. A place for morning coffee, a quiet reading spot, or an overflow entertaining area. You call it a sunroom. But when it comes to the nitty-gritty of home value, square footage, and even taxes, the question of whether your sunroom actually counts as “living space” is far more…
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Commercial Contractors See Steady Growth in 2025, but Labor and Cost Challenges Continue
Despite ongoing labor shortages and rising costs, commercial service contractors are entering the second half of 2025 with cautious optimism, according to a new industry report from ServiceTitan and Thrive Analytics. More than two-thirds of contractors surveyed reported stable or growing revenues through May, and 53% are optimistic about the market outlook for the rest…