Tag: Construction
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How Workplace Safety Impacts Construction Site Liability
In construction, every task involves risk, from lifting heavy materials to operating machinery. Employees face hazards that can lead to serious injuries or even death. When safety measures are ignored, legal consequences often follow. Companies may be held responsible, and injured employees could face long recovery periods without support. The good news is? Understanding how…
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New construction technology releases: July 2025
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. From a durable, long-running drone to software that lets pros compile a comprehensive visual record, the latest construction technology releases provide a range of services and solutions to help make building easier. Here, Construction Dive breaks down…
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Tilbury Douglas and Wates show how construction can align with UN SDGs
In the case of Tilbury Douglas, the contractor contributed to four SDGs – sustainable cities and communities, climate action, life on land, and quality education – during the delivery of the St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy project, part of the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academies Trust awarded through the Department for Education framework. View the…
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Construction advocate Mark Casso remembered as mentor, friend
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Mark Casso, president of the Construction Industry Round Table since 1998, died on June 25 at the age of 70, the McLean, Virginia-based organization announced in a LinkedIn post. His cause of death was not released. The…
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2025 Construction Survey Shows Industry Staying Resilient Amid Labor and Economic Strains
Despite economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and ongoing labor challenges, construction firms across the U.S. are staying resilient and planning strategically for the future, according to the newly released 2025 Construction Industry Survey from CBIZ. The nationwide survey gathered responses from general contractors, subcontractors, design/build firms and consultants in the architecture and engineering sectors. The…
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Sexual harassment survey highlights prevalence in construction
Almost a third of female construction workers have been sexually assaulted in the workplace, according to a new survey from trade union Unite. The union, which represents hundreds of women in the sector, surveyed them on whether they had experienced sexual harassment while at work, travelling to work, or from a colleague, including during out-of-work hours.…
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Construction Dive’s June 2025 economic roundup
Stronger planning and project starts gave contractors a lift in May, but signs of strain deepened as policy headwinds took a firmer hold, according to the latest economic reports. On the positive side, institutional projects, particularly in education and recreation, drove growth in nonresidential planning, while warehouse and hotel activity steadied the commercial side. Total…
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Construction product recalled over fire safety concerns
The OPSS said that, where the product has already been used, building owners should seek advice from their building safety officer, an independent inspector, fire safety officer or a relevant building control authority, as appropriate, and consider reviewing the building’s fire strategy if necessary. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Reds10 begins construction of £12m green barracks at RAF Cosford
Spades are in the ground for the construction of a 50-bedroom single living accommodation (SLA) block at RAF Cosford in Shropshire. Modular construction specialist Reds10 said that sustainability was “central” to the design of the block, which features air source heat pumps for heating and hot water, photovoltaic panels and an intelligent building management system…
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4 Common Forecasting Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Few industries are so sensitive to the whims of the economy as construction. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation and regulation have left many businesses feeling as though they just can’t keep up. How can anyone make meaningful, actionable projections when every month brings a new and unforeseen change? The answer is that a good…