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Safety expert calls for more risk assessment during design
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The American Society of Safety Professionals named Georgi Popov the recipient of the 2025 Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal on May 17, to honor his work in developing voluntary national consensus standards in environmental health and safety.…
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Government to appoint interim chief construction adviser this summer
The government is planning to announce an interim chief construction adviser this summer ahead of a permanent appointment next year. The update was included in the government’s progress report on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 recommendations, published today (29 May). One of the Inquiry’s recommendations was the appointment of a chief construction adviser to…
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The top commercial contractors of 2025
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: New York City-based Turner Construction has once again retained its top spot as the No. 1 contractor in the country by revenue, according to Engineering News-Record’s 2025 Top 400 Commercial Contractors list released last week.…
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GM to invest $888M in New York to produce next-gen V8 engine
Dive Brief: General Motors plans to invest $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, to support production of the next generation of its V8 gas engine for full-size trucks and SUVs, the automaker announced in a press release Tuesday. The investment will be used to install new machinery, equipment and tools, as…
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Gordian Reports Concrete Construction Material Costs Holding
It seems everything is more expensive. Eggs, for one easy example. Practically everything else in the grocery store. In construction, the fluctuating price of materials seems never to favor the contractor. Even concrete, the annual perspective according to Gordian, says that the price of concrete is up 0.84 percent from Q2 of 2024. In their…
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What is fire compartmentation? – Construction Management
Image: Richardjohnsonuk | Dreamstime.com Passive fire protection relies on the effective compartmentation of a building. It is made up of fire doors, walls, and floors, and works alongside active systems such as sprinklers and fire alarms. Elements of the compartmentation, like the service penetration seals, are hidden within the building’s makeup, often making them the ‘unsung heroes’ of…
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Knauf announces new low-carbon rock mineral insulation plant in Wales
In a joint response, Mark Pritchard, leader of Wrexham County Borough Council and chair of Ambition North Wales and Dave Hughes, leader of Flintshire County Council and board member of Ambition North Wales, said: “The decision by Knauf to locate its new plant in Deeside is incredibly positive news, not only for those living and…
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Digital passports will help break silos and share data
Whilst the challenges surrounding material quality, skills shortages and project delivery have been the UK construction industry’s core focus for decades, there’s a deeper, more fundamental issue holding us back. It’s something that, if resolved, could help overcome these problematic issues: the way we handle data. Dr Stephen Hamil reports. Under the EU’s CPR 20241,…
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Why They’re Trending in Home Design
After years of pristine whites and cool grays dominating American interiors, a distinct shift is underway, ushering in an era where the authentic grain and inherent warmth of natural wood finishes are once again taking center stage. From kitchen cabinetry to flooring, and even accent walls, medium and dark wood tones are not merely a…
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Middlesex launches digital apprenticeships to fill skills gap
Middlesex University has launched six digital apprenticeship programmes for construction, spanning cyber security and data science through to digital marketing and user experience (UX). The programme aims to address current construction skills shortages and future skills needs, promote social inclusion, and increase productivity. Some 56% of businesses told the London Local Skills Improvement Plan that…