Tag: Construction
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Inaugural Wales construction conference tackles big issues
Modern professionalism, compliance and competence were the key themes from speakers who included: CIOB Wales chair Wyn Harries; CIOB CEO Caroline Gumble; CIOB president Professor Mike Kagioglou; and Nick Bennett, director, planning economics, Savills. Bennett presented a built environment economic outlook for Wales which was not an “indulgence in Welsh miserabilism”. View the original article and…
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Green Mobility: How One Mile Cuts Carbon in Construction
1. Introduction: Sustainable Transportation In Construction Logistics Instant Query: Did you ever notice the “carbon footprint” released from cement logistics stuck in traffic? Or a diesel shuttle idling on a site. If you nod your head in “no”, don’t worry, you’re not alone. But the truth behind it is: “As the world is focusing on…
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How Gamification Improves Fleet Safety and Driver Retention in Construction
Safety is non-negotiable in the construction industry. It’s the foundation every project is built on — sometimes quite literally. From the roar of diesel engines to the choreography of heavy equipment moving across tight jobsite quarters, the difference between a smooth workday and a costly incident often comes down to one thing: driver behavior. …
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Construction Firms Are Monetizing Smarter with Telegram in 2025
If you think Telegram is just for memes, crypto chatter, or random group chats, think again. In 2025, savvy construction businesses are tapping into the unique features of this amazing platform to monetize smarter, boost leads, and build stronger client relationships. Telegram makes things simple and cost-effective. Yep, it is not just a messaging app…
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Construction Firms Are Monetizing Smarter with Telegram in 2025
If you think Telegram is just for memes, crypto chatter, or random group chats, think again. In 2025, savvy construction businesses are tapping into the unique features of this amazing platform to monetize smarter, boost leads, and build stronger client relationships. Telegram makes things simple and cost-effective. Yep, it is not just a messaging app…
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4 HR Mistakes Small Construction Firms Can Easily Avoid
Running a small construction business? You’ve already got enough on your plate—tight deadlines, change orders, weather delays, and that one guy who always forgets his hard hat. HR probably feels like something you’ll get to “later.” But here’s the problem: ignoring HR issues doesn’t make them go away. In fact, it’s usually how they start.…
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Summer camp to promote construction for girls
The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland will be hosting a Built Environment Summer Camp for 12-14-year-old girls in June. The first of its kind in Ireland, the event will assist in raising awareness around careers in the construction and engineering sector, aiming to increase female participation in study and apprenticeships. Attendees will experience a…
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With DEI under fire, Construction Inclusion Week will focus on recruitment
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Through its first five months, 2025 has not been kind to diversity, equity and inclusion. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting “wasteful government DEI programs” in which his administration…
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Manhattan Construction opens new Atlanta office
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Manhattan Construction opened a new Atlanta office, the builder announced on May 27. The new office, located at 2100 Powers Ferry Road SE, will focus on aviation, government, healthcare, laboratory and mission-critical projects, according to…
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Private construction pullback drags down overall spending
Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending dipped 0.1% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.248 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday. Spending fell in six of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, with private nonresidential construction down 0.5%, while public nonresidential construction rose 0.5%, according…