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Construction costs climb for 5th straight month
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction input prices ticked up 0.2% in September, driven largely by key materials such as iron and steel, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index…
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4 strategies to boost recruiting through employer branding
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Ayme Zemke is chief client officer for public relations and communication firm Beehive Strategic Communication. Opinions are the author’s own. Architecture, engineering and construction firms reported three consecutive months of lost jobs this summer amid project delays,…
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Foxconn to spend $569M expanding Wisconsin factory
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Electronics component manufacturer Foxconn is investing an additional $569 million to expand its operations in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, the company announced Wednesday. The investment will create 1,374 jobs over the next four years and help…
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BSR ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid Gateway 2 progress
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has reported its highest monthly volume of Gateway 2 determinations to date, marking a significant acceleration in high-rise residential building control activity. According to the latest update, a record 272 decisions were made in October, with London accounting for 76% of all determinations. Overall, 73% of determinations during October were…
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QVC is selling a top-rated dehumidifier for under £100
If you’re struggling with damp and condensation, most experts will advise you to invest in one of the best dehumidifiers, which tackle the problem at its root. These appliances work wonders at removing excess moisture from the air, but they do have one downfall: they can get very expensive if you’re looking for one that’s…
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Manchester Town Hall restoration costs rise to £525m
Manchester City Council has confirmed its Town Hall restoration project will cost an additional £95 million, increasing the total budget to £524.8 million. The project was expected to be completed by August 2026. However, this has now been pushed back to spring 2027 as part of a revised timetable. In 2019, Lendlease won the contract to refurbish…
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Old-school values, new-school tools: Keeping relationships at the core of a digital construction market
Some Things in Construction Don’t Change…and Shouldn’t Construction technology is advancing faster than most of us ever imagined. Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps schedule work; dashboards are monitoring field activity in real time and digital platforms are streamlining documentation from bid day through closeout. These tools make our jobs more efficient, more informed and in many…
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Old-school values, new-school tools: Keeping relationships at the core of a digital construction market
Some Things in Construction Don’t Change…and Shouldn’t Construction technology is advancing faster than most of us ever imagined. Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps schedule work; dashboards are monitoring field activity in real time and digital platforms are streamlining documentation from bid day through closeout. These tools make our jobs more efficient, more informed and in many…
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Concrete Contractor’s Top Products: Call for Entries
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in Buggies, Coatings & Sealants, Colors & Stains, Concrete Accessories, Concrete Anchoring, Concrete Contractor Top Products, Concrete Countertops, Concrete Drills, Concrete Equipment & Products, Concrete Hand Tools, Concrete Materials, Concrete Mixers, Concrete Molds, Concrete Pavers, Concrete Plants, Concrete Pumps, Conveyors & Misc. Placing, Curbers, Decorative Concrete, Decorative Overlays, Educational Resources, Featured, Flatwork Accessories, Forms, Polishing Materials & Equipment, Power Trowels, Rebar Accessories & Equipment, Repair & Rehabilitation Products, Screeds, Stencils & Stamps, Surface Prep, Technology & Services, Top Story, Vibrating Equipment, WaterproofingConcrete Contractor’s Top Products Awards recognizes the tools, solutions, and equipment designed to not only help overcome the challenges contractors face daily but also do so with innovative ideas and ingenuity for them to be successful in the years to come. Nominations are now open for Concrete Contractor’s 2026 Top Products Award. Entries must be a product,…
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How to identify your damp causing bathroom weak spots
It’s no surprise that damp in bathrooms is a common issue. But where does it most commonly appear and what can you do to avoid major problems? Building expert, Ian Rock explains the three main weak spots in your bathroom so you can make sure you’re doing all you can to prevent damp from taking…