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The Making of London’s Sarah Hepburn Stylists Studio
Interior design in a hair salon goes far beyond aesthetics. Behind a vibrant and characterful space like the new Sarah Hepburn Stylists salon in Islington, London, lies a complex choreography of technical decisions, relationships with contractors and subcontractors, budget adjustments and construction challenges—often tackled within tight timeframes. The design involved the full renovation of an…
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Skanska tops out $350M UVA higher ed biotech facility
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sweden-based builder and developer Skanska topped out a $350 million biotech facility at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville on Oct. 6, according to a news release. The Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology will span…
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Average apartment construction time fell in 2024
Dive Brief: The time it took to build the average apartment property in 2024 was 19.6 months, about 0.3 months less than the year before, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ analysis of the 2024 Survey of Construction from the Census Bureau. The Northeast posted the longest construction timeline at 23.4 months. The…
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Higher costs, fewer deals ahead for construction
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Rising costs and slowing deal flow are pressuring contractors’ pipelines, said Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors, during an Oct. 8 webinar on construction’s outlook. Firms active in data center work report…
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IPAF urges industry to get ‘back to basics’ on safety
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is supporting the Back to Basics safety campaign, launched by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The campaign, which runs from 13 to 24 October, encourages everyone in the Irish construction industry to refocus on the fundamental principles of health and safety. Encompassing European Safety Week, during the two-week campaign IPAF…
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Nima focuses on practice and progress at its immersive conference
Nima is hosting its third annual virtual conference on 6 November, focusing on the practical implementation and measurable success of its Information Management Initiative (IMI). Aimed at senior practitioners, policymakers, tech providers and clients from across the built and managed environment, the free event will provide real-world insights into how to close the gaps in…
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Construction’s Tech Revolution: Why the Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore Digital Tools
The construction industry isn’t known for embracing technology. In fact, it ranks as one of the least technologically advanced industries. But this perception doesn’t have to define its future. After 35 years working with contractors, I’ve seen how firms navigate shifting markets firsthand. What’s clear today is that technology is no longer optional. Cloud platforms,…
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Ecocem ACT I Ternary Blended Cement Earns ASTM C1157 Certification
It’s been said that the world places nearly a New York City amount of concrete every year. Within every cubic yard of this tonnage is the cement and the cloud of CO2 created in its production. The acceptance of cements with additional limestone and higher percentages of supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs) in the mix has…
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Improving learning accessibility in the CIOB Academy
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The CIOB Academy is evolving its efforts to support professional development and career progression. Since our formation in 2016, the CIOB Academy’s approach has been to create inclusive educational pathways for individuals across the built environment, supporting them to fulfil their potential. Recognising that people learn in different ways, if we want the sector to…
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Job spotlight: HR director, Edge
What does it take to stay ahead in a competitive field? Charlotte Hayes tells CM People how she maintains the edge in her role. What attracted you to a career in the built environment? The construction industry is incredibly diverse, not just in the projects it delivers but also in the people it attracts. It…