Tag: Construction
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Key Construction Challenges That Can Slow Down Progress
Ever wonder why a building project that was supposed to take six months somehow turns into a year-long saga? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a new home, a retail space, or an office building, delays are part of the construction world. Ask any contractor, and they’ll give you a list of reasons—weather, supply chain, permits,…
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Construction planning snaps growth streak
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Nonresidential construction planning activity fell in March, reversing recent gains made to start the year, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that tracks nonresidential construction planning, tumbled 6.9% in March, as the…
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Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension named 2024 ‘Best Construction Project’
Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension L300 project was named the most outstanding construction projects of 2024, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. As a result, the project’s contractor Skanska, received the overall top prize in the coveted Baldwin Group Build America Awards. The Skanska team also won a Build America Award for the best…
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Four ways construction can navigate Trump’s tariffs
Uncertainty is usually a cause for concern in construction. However, it is nothing new to the UK market. Recent years have seen Brexit, covid, war in Ukraine and more. The effects of the tariffs are likely to be another in a long line of challenges affecting the supply chain. The industry has proven itself to…
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‘Unwelcome surge’ of project abandonments hits construction
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Project stress picked back up in March as rising uncertainty led more developers to abandon projects, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects that have been paused,…
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T&T Construction Celebrates 30 Years in Business
T&T Construction Management Group, Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is pleased to announce a major milestone of 30 years of delivering excellence in the construction industry since its founding in 1995. The company’s anniversary theme, “Building a Resilient Legacy,” reflects its enduring commitment to quality, innovation, and creating long-lasting value for its people,…
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New Holland Construction promotes Brian Weisbaum to head North American operations.
New Holland Construction has appointed Brian Weisbaum, a CNH veteran who has led several initiatives for both CNH construction brands, as the new Head of New Holland Construction, North America. As the former Head of Network Development and Sales Support, and Global Customer Experience for both CNH Construction brands, Weisbaum brings a wealth of experience and…
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Portable Toilet Hire for Construction Sites: Key Considerations
Construction projects need suitable toilet facilities to ensure worker comfort and adhere to compliance standards which influences productivity outcomes. The correct portable toilet options at construction sites can significantly boost site productivity while improving worker satisfaction. Which portable toilet solution meets the specific requirements of your construction project? This comprehensive guide explains how to hire…
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Number of construction cranes in US cities dips 19%
Dive Brief: Like many economic indicators, the number of active cranes in North America for the first quarter of 2025 suggests market hesitation to move forward with major construction projects due to economic uncertainty, according to a biannual Rider Levett Bucknall report. The number of cranes in key U.S. cities dropped 18.8%, or by 30…
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March 2025 economic roundup | Construction Dive
Nonresidential construction activity continues to churn forward in 2025, but signs of strain are surfacing. Planning activity ticked up again in February, boosted by data center projects, yet overall momentum slowed as institutional sectors, such as healthcare and education, pulled back. Input prices climbed for a second straight month, with nonresidential construction costs rising at…