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Stopping Foreclosure: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
If the word foreclosure sparks a knot in the stomach or a racing mind, that reaction isn’t rare. It’s one of those topics that most folks hope to never deal with, but when life throws a curveball, whether it’s a lost job, medical emergency, or just bad timing, it can land at the front door…
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Navigating the impact of new Buy America requirements on FHWA projects
Michael Peloso and Dan McCrave-Bessette are associate director and director, respectively, at the Construction Advisory Services practice of J.S. Held, a global consulting firm based in Jericho, New York. Opinions are the authors’ own. The Federal Highway Administration has issued a final rule to implement the Build America, Buy America Act, which will impact transportation…
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House’s 60-day deadline for IRA eligibility would trigger ‘scramble’: EY experts
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: House Republicans passed a budget bill Thursday morning with an amendment that amplifies the impacts of the legislation’s already-steep cuts to Inflation Reduction Act funding by requiring that projects break ground within 60 days of…
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Contractor and roofing firm fined after worker injured in fall from height
Roofrite (Shropshire) Ltd, of Atcham Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, pleaded guilty to breaching three charges of Regulation 6(3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and was fined £8,000. It was ordered to pay costs of £2,990 at a hearing at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on 19 May 2025. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of April 2025
Total construction starts tumbled 9% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.03 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts, such as office, hotel and healthcare projects, dropped 3%, while residential activity fell 4%. Nonbuilding starts, such as highways, bridges and utility work, posted the steepest decline of the month at…
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Why veterans make good construction leaders
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Military veterans bring leadership and adaptability skills that make them strong candidates for a number of construction roles, panelists said during a Skanska and the Society of American Military Engineers event last week, moderated by Construction Dive…
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How GCs can cope with problem subs
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here Nearly every prime contractor has a story…
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Government cuts higher level apprenticeship funding
The UK government has announced plans to “refocus” funding away from Level 7 (masters level) apprenticeships from January 2026. From next year, only existing apprentices or those aged 16-21 will be eligible for levy-funded training. According to the government, the new measures will allow levy funding to be “rebalanced towards training at lower levels, where…
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Lubrication Engineers Acquires RSC Bio Solutions to Expand Sustainable Lubricant Offerings
Lubrication Engineers, Inc. has acquired RSC Bio Solutions, a company known for producing biodegradable lubricants used in marine and industrial environments. The acquisition broadens LE’s product range with environmentally focused lubrication options and extends its presence in applications where sustainability and regulatory compliance are priorities. RSC Bio Solutions manufactures the EnviroLogic® and FUTERRA® product lines—lubricants…
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How Long Does It Last?
For countless outdoor projects, from the sturdy backbone of a backyard deck to the steadfast presence of a fence line, pressure-treated wood has long been the material of choice, heralded for its inherent resistance to decay and insects. Yet, beneath the promise of longevity lies a more nuanced reality. Homeowners and builders alike often ponder…