Category: Infrastructure
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The Construction Industry’s Labor Crisis: Can AI Bridge the Workforce Gap?
The construction industry is facing a severe labor shortage. The workforce is aging as projects become increasingly complex and economic pressures demand greater efficiency. Part of this problem stems from the 2008 financial crisis, when a generation of workers was forced to avoid the construction industry, with new builds not being as in demand. Now,…
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The Hidden Costs of Overlooking Drainage Infrastructure Design in Construction Projects
Construction projects, particularly large-scale construction projects, require meticulous planning to stay on schedule and within budget. Yet, one critical factor often underestimated in the early phases is drainage infrastructure design. Overlooking proper drainage planning can lead to delays, structural instability and costly rework. Flooding, soil erosion and regulatory setbacks can disrupt timelines and inflate budgets.…
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Government names CEO of new infrastructure body
She is currently a partner at consultancy giant EY, and prior to that was a commercial advisor at the IPA. For 10 years, she oversaw major infrastructure developments at the Department for Transport, serving as the senior responsible officer for the Crossrail, Thameslink and Intercity Express programmes. She has also worked on significant infrastructure programmes…
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Can digital ignite an infrastructure boom?
Jalpesh Patel, industry development manager for infrastructure at Bluebeam, explains how to improve infrastructure delivery with software. The UK government wants an infrastructure boom, with up to 150 potential projects in the pipeline. From gigafactories to solar farms, and roads to railway lines, the aim is to create jobs and boost economic growth. However, budgets,…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Top 5 Takeaways from ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
Just as our education networks use an A-F grading system and hand out a report card at the end of the term, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) uses the same system and presents a periodic report card on America’s infrastructure. The ASCE has released its grade for the 2025 Report Card for America’s…
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The 3 Phases of Technology Adoption: Understand, Adjust and Integrate
We’re in a new era — not an entirely digital era where the type or size of iron doesn’t matter, but an era of adoption. Whether a contractor integrates machine control or optimizes their fleet by mining machine datasets, contractors are looking to gain an edge on efficiency by onboarding a total jobsite solution, including…
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World of Asphalt 2025: Full Recap And Highlights
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in Application, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Plants, Asphalt Recycling, Asphalt Tack Distributors, Blacktop, Business, Conexpo, Construction News, Construction Technology, Equipment, events, Featured, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Plant Components, Production, Sustainability, SweepersHere we are folks! This is the main event for the asphalt industry and it will be a full two years before we see the next World of Asphalt! It’s an exciting week, and we will be bringing all the latest news, products, events, and so much more every day.This will be your LIVE portal…
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World of Asphalt 2025: Live Coverage [updating]
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in Application, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Asphalt Plants, Asphalt Recycling, Asphalt Tack Distributors, Blacktop, Business, Conexpo, Construction News, Construction Technology, Equipment, events, Featured, Infrastructure, Maintenance, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Plant Components, Production, Sustainability, SweepersHere we are folks! This is the main event for the asphalt industry and it will be a full two years before we see the next World of Asphalt! It’s an exciting week, and we will be bringing all the latest news, products, events, and so much more every day. This will be your LIVE…