Tag: Delays
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Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
A federal appeals court on Aug. 29 ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose broad tariffs was illegal, but delayed any action until mid-October in anticipation of a Supreme Court review. In a 7-4 decision, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the Court of International Trade, which…
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Why Construction Procurement Automation Is Key to Cutting Costs and Delays
The construction industry has consistently demonstrated remarkable adaptability through cyclical changes, and today’s market conditions present new opportunities for innovation and growth. While sweeping tariff implications, supply chain disruptions, inflation pressures and persistent labor shortages create complex challenges, these forces drive unprecedented innovation across the industry. The global Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) market, which…
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What can Levelling Up schemes learn from mega projects’ delays?
Weak feasibility studies, vague scope and inadequate financial planning lead to delays. Those delays, in turn, ripple through procurement and execution. This echoes the Levelling Up Fund, which showed that many UK bids were submitted without detailed designs. High-level costings are simply not a reliable foundation for timely delivery. View the original article and our…
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Planning delays are leaving new homes without facilities
Across England, people are moving into newly built or expanding settlements only to find essential services, like shops, GP surgeries, community centres, falling behind. Local councils, planning documents, and residents themselves point to how phased planning permissions, developer obligations, and enforcement gaps contribute to incomplete neighbourhoods. Here are four real-world cases illustrating how planning processes…
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How Utility Locating Services Prevent Costly Delays
Digging into the ground without knowing what lies beneath can quickly turn into a costly mistake. Many utility lines like gas pipes, water mains, and electrical cables are buried underground. If one of these is hit during construction or landscaping, it can stop the project, cause serious damage, and lead to unexpected bills. That’s why…
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How Construction Companies Can Protect Cash Flow Amid Industry-Wide Payment Delays
Late payments and slow cash flow have plagued the construction industry for so long that most of us think of it as the norm. And it’s only getting worse – according to one recent report, 82% of contractors now face payment waits of over 30 days, up from 49% just two years ago. Slow payments…
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Dump Truck Haulers Struggle With 60-Day Payment Delays — Here’s What’s Changing
Dump truck haulers across the U.S. are dealing with payment delays of up to 60 to 70 days, according to the National Dump Trucking Association (NDTA). These long accounts receivable (AR) cycles can strain cash flow, limit growth and make it harder for operators to take on new projects — especially as infrastructure investments ramp…
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Hackitt: “Industry is making a big deal of Gateway 2 delays”
“What I fear most at this stage is that we will go backwards, and that would be a travesty because what I see in here is industry making a big deal of the delays that are currently taking place at Gateway 2. I recognise that, but I also recognise that they play their part in…
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Self-builders could skip building regulation delays thanks to new scheme
New Government planning reforms could be a game‑changer for self‑builders struggling with delays in gaining building regulations approval. The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has unveiled a fast‑track process to speed up approvals, backed by a 100‑strong recruitment drive. This shake‑up injects inspectors and engineers straight into the regulator, potentially getting self‑builders building sooner. You may…
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Bathroom Renovation Delays: What Homeowners Should Know
Starting a bathroom makeover should feel exciting, but those dreams can quickly sour the moment your chosen contractor calls to say they’ll be a week late. No one enjoys sharing their home with tools, dust, and strangers longer than planned, yet unexpected hold-ups pop up on almost every job. Drawing from the stories of real…