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MTA plans to build through budget uncertainty

Construction Dive

The New York City-based transit agency is pushing ahead on major infrastructure projects, even as questions swirl about where the long-term money will come from.

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and HOK Break Ground on $145M Kedren Children’s Village

Civil + Structural Engineer

The pediatric-focused behavioral health hospital will provide services for community in need LOS ANGELES, Calif. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy) one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in America for over 160 years and HOK , a global architecture firm and leader in healthcare design, today announced the groundbreaking of Kedren Childrens Village for Kedren Community Health Center Inc. in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles.

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Innovative walling solutions for Sydney Gateway

Roads Online

Precast elements have helped in the delivery of the Sydney Gateway project in New South Wales. Images: National Precast. The Sydney Gateway project in New South Wales represents a major step forward in connecting Sydneys motorway network to the Airport Precinct, delivering significant improvements in journey times and accessibility. With a toll-free connection from the St Peters Interchange, the project streamlines travel to Sydney Airport, the M5 and the Eastern Distributor.

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Is a Career Shift from Site Engineer to BIM Specialist Worth It in 2025?

Construction Placements

Is a Career Shift from Site Engineer to BIM Specialist Worth It in 2025? Thinking about moving from a traditional Site Engineer role to a tech-driven BIM Specialist career? Discover why 2025 might be the perfect year for your transition. From career growth, international opportunities to future-proof skillsthis guide covers it all. The post Is a Career Shift from Site Engineer to BIM Specialist Worth It in 2025?

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Balfour Beatty awards top pair £2m in shares

Construction News

This story was written with AI assistance from Harmsworth Who is Harmsworth? Balfour Beatty has granted share awards worth more than 1.9m to chief executive Leo Quinn and chief financial officer Philip Harrison under its deferred bonus and long-term incentive schemes. Quinn received a conditional… The post Balfour Beatty awards top pair 2m in shares appeared first on Construction News.

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Dig Smarter, Not Harder: Trimble Tech Turns Excavators into Precision Construction Tool

Civil + Structural Engineer

Introducing theTrimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for Tilt Buckets WESTMINSTER,Colo. — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced the availability of its Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance Module for tilt bucket attachments. By integrating the full range of motion of the tilt bucket’s cutting edge into the Siteworks machine guidance and layout software, field operators can now achieve precise grading and leveling, efficient ditch cleaning and shaping, accurate backfilling and com

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Construction Cost Estimating Improvement

Job Order Contracting

The ability to access current, objective, and granular labor, material, and equipment costs on a local level represents a significant Construction Cost Estimating Improvement. Benefits Superior Cost Visibility Improved Cost Management Detailed Scope of Work Development Fewer Errors and Omissions Every successful project rests upon a foundation of robust process, skilled teams, reliable tools, and actionable information.

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AI Integration Specialist: Enhancing Construction Processes with Artificial Intelligence

Construction Placements

AI Integration Specialist: Enhancing Construction Processes with Artificial Intelligence Explore the transformative role of AI integration specialists in revolutionizing construction processes with enhanced efficiency, safety, and innovation. The post AI Integration Specialist: Enhancing Construction Processes with Artificial Intelligence appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Spring Career Fair Recap: Connecting with the Next Generation of Builders

PC Construction

This spring, the PC Team hit the road for a packed season of career fairs, traveling to career-specific construction events across eight states. From the Northeast to the Southeast, we met hundreds of talented students from 16 colleges and universities eager to launch their construction careers. It was inspiring to hear about the many academic pursuits, experiences and overall passion for the industry.

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The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology

Speaker: Dylan Secrest

Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.

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More worker benefits can lead to improved mental health, studies show

Construction Dive

Factors including paid medical or family leave correlated with reduced rates of suicide in construction, according to panelists of a recent CPWR webinar.

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Skanska Awarded $444 Million Contract to Replace the Raritan River Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Civil + Structural Engineer

Middlesex County, NJ Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has been awarded a $444 million contract by the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) to carry out the replacement of the Raritan River Bridge in Middlesex County, NJ. Serving as a direct link between Perth Amboy and South Amboy, the project will replace the bridge that formerly suffered damage by Superstorm Sandy.

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Exclusive Source of Local Market Cost Data – 90,000+ Line Items for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction

Job Order Contracting

4BT (Four BT, LLC) is your Exclusive Source of Local Market Cost Data – 90,000+ Line Items for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Consider the following What are your primary sources of cost data? How do you ensure currency and completeness of data? Does your data reflect current, local market conditions? How do you manage and share your data?

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JNCASR Recruitment 2025 for Junior Project Engineer | 09-05-2025

Construction Placements

JNCASR Recruitment 2025 for Junior Project Engineer | 09-05-2025 Apply now for the JNCASR Recruitment of Junior Project Engineer. Explore career opportunities at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research. The post JNCASR Recruitment 2025 for Junior Project Engineer | 09-05-2025 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

By Aubrey Smading and Lionel Lemay Photo courtesy ZGF Architects With four WNBA titles, the Seattle Storm are used to excellence on the court. These winning ways have now extended beyond the court as the teams new $64-million training facilitythe Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performancewas named a winner in the National Ready Mixed Concrete Associations (NRMCA) 2024 Concrete Innovation Awards.

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Industry groups launch National Career In Trades Week

Construction Dive

The organizations are boosting their marketing to Generation Z as a way to close the labor gap.

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Stantec to acquire Page, a US-based full-service design, architecture, and engineering firm

Civil + Structural Engineer

Highlights: Acquisition positions Stantec as the second largest architecture firm in the US and greatly strengthens its position as the largest integrated engineering and architecture firm in North America Significantly enhances Stantecs service offerings in some of the fastest growing segments and regions of the US Continues to advance the achievement of Stantecs targets in its 2024-2026 Strategic Plan Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed a definitive purc

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£2.7bn more taxpayer funding for Sizewell C confirmed

New Civil Engineer

The government has announced that a further 2.7bn of taxpayer cash has made available for Sizewell C, bringing the total to 6.4bn ahead of the final investment decision (FID) on the nuclear power station. The post 2.7bn more taxpayer funding for Sizewell C confirmed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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DRDO-GTRE Recruitment 2025 for Graduate Apprentice Trainees | 150 Posts | 08-05-2025

Construction Placements

DRDO-GTRE Recruitment 2025 for Graduate Apprentice Trainees | 150 Posts | 08-05-2025 DRDO-GTRE Recruitment 2025 for Graduate Apprentice Trainees with 150 Posts vacancies, last date to apply for this job is 08-05-2025 The post DRDO-GTRE Recruitment 2025 for Graduate Apprentice Trainees | 150 Posts | 08-05-2025 appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Wildfire-resistant roofing: Insights from a firefighter-turned-expert

Construction Specifier

Four types of roofing materials side-by-side: solar panels, metal roofing, asphalt shingles, and clay tiles. Image courtesy Owens Corning Greg Keeler, the technical services leader at Owens Corning and a former firefighter, spoke to Tanya Martins, the online editor of The Construction Specifier , about wildfire-resistant roofing and structural fire mitigation strategies.

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Protecting OSHA protects workers. Slashing its budget is a dangerous mistake.

Construction Dive

Now is the time to invest more — not less — in the agency, writes a safety leader.

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Melissa Mack, PE, PMP, Receives Prestigious Kenneth J. Miller Founders’ Award at 2025 Texas Water Conference

Civil + Structural Engineer

HOUSTON Melissa Mack, PE, PMP, vice president at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), has received the Kenneth J. Miller Water for People Founders Award during the 2025 Texas Water Conference, held on March 20 in Houston, Texas. The award, established in 2001 by the Water for People Board of Directors, recognizes individuals who make significant volunteer contributions toward achieving universal access to safe, reliable water and sanitation.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Key stage reached on Elizabeth Drive

Roads Online

Image: Transport for NSW Transport for NSW has completed the first of two important interim safety improvements on Elizabeth Drive, in New South Wales. There is now a new pedestrian island outside the local soccer fields providing safer pedestrian connectivity to the Kemps Creek retail strip opposite. The work also includes a new median turning lane and limiting parking, to make it easier and safer for vehicles to turn off the road.

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Day in the Life of a Site Engineer: A Realistic Journey on the Ground

Construction Placements

Day in the Life of a Site Engineer: A Realistic Journey on the Ground Curious about what its like to work as a site engineer? Dive into a realistic, hour-by-hour journey showcasing the tasks, challenges, and rewards that define this essential construction career. The post Day in the Life of a Site Engineer: A Realistic Journey on the Ground appeared first on ConstructionPlacements.

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Wates handed £111m Parliament job after tender fails again

Construction News

Wates has been given the job of repairing Parliaments crumbling Victora Tower after the competitive tender process for the job failed for a second time. Construction Newsrevealed in April 2024 that the tender for the then-95m job had to be re-run after errors were made… The post Wates handed 111m Parliament job after tender fails again appeared first on Construction News.

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4 contech firms up their AI offerings

Construction Dive

Both startups and established players are racing to bolster their solutions with artificial intelligence to help contractors work smarter, not harder.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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STV Celebrates Opening of First Major Flyover Ramp at Loop 1604 in San Antonio 

Civil + Structural Engineer

SAN ANTONIO, TX STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today celebrated a major milestone on the Loop 1604 North Expansion project with the opening of the first flyover ramp at I-10. The 2.8-mile segment includes the new, 2-mile flyover ramp, as well as one high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lane, two additional main lanes in each direction and continuous sidewalks.

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University gets ‘thinner than dollar bill’ glass facade

Construction Specifier

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universitys building in Daytona, Fla., has a new, shiny, colorful facade. Photos courtesy West Tampa Glass Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universitys building in Daytona, Fla., has a new, shiny, colorful facade. Pulp Studio fabricated three different insulation glass unit (IGU) types, creating the vibrant pops of color seen throughout the buildings facade.

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Biodiversity and Development: How to Build Without Destroying Ecosystems

CCR Magazine

What strategies can we use to advance human development while protecting the planet’s diverse ecosystems? It’s essential to maintain biodiversity conservation while expanding infrastructure growth since these two goals can be achieved side by side. Through this method we protect ecological integrity while satisfying human necessities. Your choices have critical importance because each decision affects our natural surroundings.