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Slow contech adoption could stymie data center projects: report
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Without more technology adoption, the construction industry’s delivery of data centers could fall short even as global demand for artificial intelligence intensifies, according to a new white paper. Unless building methods evolve to match the…
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July 2025: Contractors report their latest awards
Contractors thrive on new business and opportunities, living for the moment when a potential project becomes reality. After completing all the hard work of estimating, preparing and presenting a bid, there’s nothing quite like getting that call from a client to say the job is yours. Here, Construction Dive tracks the top contract wins announced…
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Can cities and states keep their roads in good shape?
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A majority of states anticipate a funding shortfall over the next 10 years that could prevent them from properly maintaining their roads and bridges, according to an analysis by The Pew Charitable Trusts published July…
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Choosing the Right PPE for Construction: Gloves and Eyewear That Match the Job
In the construction industry, personal protective equipment (PPE) is more than a regulatory checkbox — it’s a critical part of staying safe on the job. But not all PPE is created equal, and not every glove or pair of safety glasses will suit every task. Selecting the right protection means understanding the specific hazards of…
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Tata Steel fined £1.5m after ‘basic’ H&S failures that led to contractor’s death
Tata Steel has been fined £1.5m following the death of a contractor at its Port Talbot steelworks plant on 25 September 2019. Forty-four-year-old Justin Day was working at the steel manufacturer’s site in South Wales when he was crushed to death by a piece of machinery. On the day of the accident, a hydraulic leak…
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Bristol City Council is looking for a Senior Building Safety Manager to drive resident safety
Bristol City Council has announced an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take on the role of Senior Building Safety Manager, based in Bristol. The full-time, permanent position plays a pivotal part in ensuring the safety of high-rise, multi-occupied residential buildings across the city. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Natta Building Company tests precision grading tech
Phil Matchett, technical sales consultant at Sitech, said: “UTS relies on line-of-sight lasers as opposed to satellite signals and is therefore the ideal system to use on indoor projects such as this, where GNSS becomes unreliable. In this instance, Trimble UTS was integrated into the Trimble Earthworks machine control system to provide real-time feedback to operators,…
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Youngest Hitachi Operator in Training
Brandon Harp, owner of B2 Contracting Inc., grew up around all types of equipment and knows a thing or two about what makes machines good. His father also had a construction business and helped build staples of Georgia like the Hartsfield International Airport and the Georgia World Congress Center. With B2 Contracting, Harp is carrying…
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A Modern Industrial Loft Renovation in Chicago’s Logan Square
In Chicago’s bustling Logan Square, one couple has transformed their 1,000-square-foot brick warehouse loft into a stunning example of modern industrial design. Taking advantage of the space’s soaring 14-foot ceilings, they meticulously renovated their kitchen and bathroom, embracing a light-filled, airy aesthetic that breathes new life into the historic space while honoring its industrial roots.…
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Wajax Parts Facility – Into the Dealership
Wajax has a unique challenge that most other Hitachi Construction Machinery dealers don’t have; they service equipment in some of the harshest weather on earth. In Northern Canada, close to the Arctic Circle, the weather can reach as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius, with winds capable of freezing eyelashes. Even if a machine goes down…