Tag: Construction
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How Controlled Insurance Programs Help Large Construction Projects Avoid Failure
Large scale or “mega” construction projects routinely fail – and sometimes even small and mid-sized projects – costing project owners and governments billions of dollars and sometimes completing years after the expected completion date. In Toronto, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is a particularly well known example, running at least five years behind schedule and costing millions more than initially…
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Skanska downgrades US construction outlook
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Sweden-based developer and builder Skanska acknowledged economic uncertainties may impact its outlook, but company leadership remained bullish on the overall environment in a first quarter earnings call May 7. In an investor call, CEO Anders Danielsson shared…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Product Innovation of the Year
The Digital Construction Awards attracted over 170 entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Product Innovation of the Year award. This category focuses on new technology – hardware or software – that has been on the market for no more than 18 months. Five entries have…
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New Sherwin-Williams research highlights top challenges in large-scale construction
A recent survey for Sherwin-Williams reveals that nearly 9 in 10 construction professionals working on projects over $30 million have experienced significant delays. The report captures the growing strain on timelines, budgets and safety across the advanced manufacturing construction sector. Delays Driven by Material and Weather Disruptions The majority of respondents cited material availability (71%)…
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Understanding Spalled Concrete Joints | For Construction Pros
Deteriorated or “spalled” joints are the number one problem in a concrete floor. Saw cut contraction/control joints and construction joints create interruptions in the concrete floor’s surface. These interruptions create impact points along the joint edge and joints are then subject to deterioration or damage by the crossing wheels of material handling vehicles, pallet jacks,…
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Last chance for early bird bookings at the digital construction Oscars
The Digital Construction Awards, celebrating best practice and innovation in the application of BIM, information management and digital technology in the built and managed environments, are on 1 July at the Brewery in London. The shortlisted entrants from 16 categories will gather on the night to celebrate and find out the winners. View the original…
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Data centers, but little else, prop up construction planning
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Plans for data centers, construction’s hottest sector, continued to fly off drafting tables in April, while owners in other market segments mostly sat still, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index grew 0.9% in April,…
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Quickbase Project Hub: A Construction Platform for Real-Time Visibility and Control
Quickbase has introduced the Project Hub Pro App, a new construction project management tool designed to give general and specialty contractors a clearer view into their project data—from planning to completion. The new platform addresses a common challenge in the construction industry: disconnected systems and scattered data. According to a recent survey of over 430…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Digital Collaboration of the Year shortlist
The new classroom at Old Newton School Project in Stowmarket needed a system to store and manage trusted data throughout its lifecycle. The school governors partnered with IF_DO Architects and Natural Building Systems to develop an offsite-manufactured solution aligned with their sustainability and health goals. A key driver was ensuring excellent indoor air quality, free…
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Interested in AI? Here’s what construction leaders should do first.
With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, construction leaders may be tempted to join the fray. However, if they fail to conduct sufficient due diligence, their AI investments may not deliver the results they expect. Many companies expect AI tools to automate their most complex tasks immediately, such as cost estimating, says Eide Bailly…