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“Melvin Kruger Scholarship: Apply for 2025-2026 School Year”

CCR Magazine

All categories are open to employees of roofing industry companies, their spouses, and their dependent children, as well as construction management students enrolled in undergraduate level or students enrolled in CTE programs or schools (regardless of industry affiliation).Applicants The scholarship award is $5,000 each. </p>

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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. Construction guidelines are evolving, and contractors are increasingly required to use concrete, steel, glass and asphalt materials with lower carbon footprints than the industry average.

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First phase of Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel complete

Roads Online

Related stories: Environment Minister gives Coffs Harbour bypass approval Reports take Coffs Harbour Bypass closer to construction Boral to begin works on Coffs Harbour Bypass The work comes despite a traditional tunnel boring machine not being feasible for use on the short tunnels due to the mobilisation time and cost.

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Lower Thames Crossing to lead switch to hydrogen fuelled plant

Construction Enquirer

National Highways has committed to pioneering the largest-ever use low-carbon hydrogen construction plant on the planned Lower Thames Crossing mega project. If the plans are approved, construction is currently expected to start in 2026. If the plans are approved, construction is currently expected to start in 2026.

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It’s a very good year for contractors to partner with government

Civil + Structural Engineer

Many of the projects are funded by federal programs, with billions yet to be allocated before the end of 2026 unless the programs are reauthorized—which may or may not happen. Construction is currently expected to begin in 2025. Construction is slated for 2025. Steel South Works site. The development will also include a 2.5

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Western Maricopa Education Center breaks ground on $13.5 million expansion

CCR Magazine

The expansion will add two new training facilities, update equipment and create more space to serve additional students. The facility is a 16,500 square-foot Advanced Manufacturing and Welding building that will feature an Advanced Manufacturing lab and cleanroom, both outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment. </p>

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MWA: Showcasing the solutions of tomorrow

Roads Online

The National Municipal Works and Engineering Conference will bring together members of local government, construction contractors, hire companies, technology developers and much more. An innovation this year is the introduction of an operators challenge, which will be run by RDO Equipment, he says. Images: Municipal Works Australia.