Tag: Construction
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From Apprentice to Manager: Modern Construction Careers
Why Construction Management is Evolving When people picture a construction site, they usually think of cranes, concrete, and heavy equipment. But behind the scenes, it’s the construction manager who makes sure everything comes together. From coordinating teams to managing budgets and timelines, they’re the ones who keep projects running. In recent years, this role has…
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Construction spending drops for fourth straight month
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending dropped 0.2% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.237 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis released July 1. Spending fell from the month prior in eight…
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Q&A: what happens when good faith is breached in construction contracts?
Contracts will often contain a clause which says that parties must act in good faith in relation to one another. The recent case of Matière SAS v ABM Precast Solutions Ltd discussed what the extent of that duty is – and what happens if it is breached. Jane Hughes answers this Q&A. Image: Olivier Le…
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Construction Industry Council signs conflict avoidance pledge
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has signed a pledge encouraging early resolution of disputes in construction and engineering. The conflict avoidance pledge is a campaign launched by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition, a group of more than 90 industry professional bodies, including RIBA, ICE and RICS. By signing the pledge, organisations commit to adopting the Conflict…
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Retaining women in construction: are leaders the problem?
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Construction needs inclusive leaders, but everyone has a role to play in driving positive change. We have issues in the construction and built environment industry, let’s face it! We have an industry that, despite increasing efforts to improve diversity, has never managed to get the proportion of women working in it to more than 15.84%…
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Protecting Work Vehicles on Construction Sites
Construction sites are chaotic by nature—dirt, dust, heavy equipment, unpredictable weather, and constant activity. In the middle of it all are your work vehicles. Whether it’s a fleet of trucks, a single project manager’s ride, or subcontractor pickups, these vehicles are essential assets that take a daily beating if not properly protected. And let’s be…
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DOGE Reforms Trigger Surge in Federal Construction Contract Terminations
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has launched sweeping reforms aimed at eliminating waste, streamlining procurement and reallocating federal funds away from underperforming or redundant programs. While DOGE’s mission focuses on government operations, government contractors – including in the construction industry – are feeling the ripple effects of the department’s actions. One of the most…
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CIOB apprentice of the month: Ben Hatch, BAM Construction
Ben Hatch is currently working as a site manager for BAM Construction. Ben Hatch, BAM Construction What are your future career ambitions? I am currently a site manager at BAM Construction. My short-term aspirations will be to progress up to senior management, a level above where I am now. And then my long-term aspiration is…
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Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction shortlist announced
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Deborah Madden, executive director, nations engagement at CITB, said: “It’s vital we foster an inclusive and welcoming space that recognises and celebrates the achievements of women in the construction industry, acknowledging the diverse experiences, contributions, and leadership that shape our sector. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction shortlist announced
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Deborah Madden, executive director, nations engagement at CITB, said: “It’s vital we foster an inclusive and welcoming space that recognises and celebrates the achievements of women in the construction industry, acknowledging the diverse experiences, contributions, and leadership that shape our sector. View the original article and our Inspiration here