Author: Admin
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What the FEMA Act of 2025 Means for Road Builders: Resilience is Now the Standard
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Last year there were twenty-seven separate weather or climate related disasters which resulted in more than $1 billion in damages. A not insignificant portion of those damages were to essential roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. States hit hard by these events often expressed criticisms of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and how funds…
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Conference presenters offer insight into potential OSHA changes
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. ORLANDO, Fla. — From walkaround rules and proposed heat standards to a vacant review commission and a new president with new priorities, a lot has changed in the world of workplace regulations in recent months. A presentation…
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AFI acquires machines from defunct Quick Reach
AFI Rentals has acquired more than 500 assets from Quick Reach, which went into administration in May. The deal was negotiated and agreed between AFI and Quick Reach’s administrators, Alvarez & Marsal. The purchase, made for an undisclosed sum, includes powered access machines from JLG, Genie, Dingli, Skyjack, Niftylift, Haulotte, Manitou, and JCB. A selection of…
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JLL Report: Construction Outlook Wavers Amid Policy Shifts, Material Costs & Labor Constraints
Policy uncertainty, rising material costs, and labor disruptions are reshaping the U.S. construction industry’s trajectory, according to JLL’s 2025 Construction Perspective: U.S. Mid-Year Update. While activity has slowed in many markets, the report points to significant opportunities for firms that plan strategically and stay flexible in the face of volatility. “The construction industry is experiencing…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of June 2025
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. More shovels hit the ground in June but clouds still hang over the long-term outlook in the construction industry. Total construction starts surged 16% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion, according to…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of June 2025
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. More shovels hit the ground in June but clouds still hang over the long-term outlook in the construction industry. Total construction starts surged 16% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion, according to…
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Trump releases AI action plan targeting regulatory ‘red tape’
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The White House on Wednesday released a long-awaited artificial intelligence action plan that called for removing regulations that could hinder innovation in the emerging space, among other steps. The plan, which stems from a January executive order,…
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Turner-Wohlsen JV wins $6B Pennsylvania data center job
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: CoreWeave Pennsylvania data centerValue: $6 billionLocation: Lancaster, PennsylvaniaClient: CoreWeave A joint venture of New York City-based Turner Construction and Wohlsen Construction of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has won a blockbuster data center project amid a surge of artificial intelligence-related…
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Contractors called on to take part in ECI research
Stephen Beechey, group public sector director at Wates, said: “At Wates, we’ve long championed the value of ECI in delivering better value, faster, and more sustainable outcomes for public sector projects. This research by CCBP is a vital step in evidencing what we’ve seen time and again – involving contractors early leads to smarter planning,…
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Video | Timelapse shows Esh installing beams at Stockton bridge project
Footage shows Esh Construction installing 47 precast concrete bridge beams across four days at the £23m Stockton Waterfront urban park project. The beams were installed with support from reinforced concrete specialist BEMAC Construction to form the land bridge above the A1305 Riverside Road carriageway. They were manufactured by Shay Murtagh Precast in Ireland and include…