New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the government will fund the HS2 tunnels from west London to Euston in central London, among other transport and energy spending committments, during the Autumn Budget today (30 October).

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Construction News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Only 20 per cent of construction professionals believe the Autumn Budget will be good for the industry, according to a new market report from Gleeds.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 16, 2023

The plan would increase the agency’s number of full-time positions, but it still has a hard time filling jobs.

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Budgeting 314

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A report from Neustar shows macroeconomic pressures are leading to a squeeze on IT security spending.

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Budgeting 328

Construction Dive

JUNE 1, 2020

While the coronavirus may lead more firms to check out modular building techniques, experts say contractors should thoroughly understand the differences in bidding, scheduling, budgeting and more that go along with them.

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Modular Construction Budgeting 422

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Tech has turned a corner during the planning stage of projects, but more work remains to meet schedule and budget constraints.

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Budgeting 407

New Civil Engineer

JULY 29, 2024

The post Stonehenge Tunnel among infrastructure projects axed by government in budget overhaul appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 20, 2023

Announced last summer, the chip maker has already spent half of its original $17 billion budget, according to Reuters.

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Budgeting 386

Construction Dive

AUGUST 21, 2024

The estimating tool, Align, is analogous to ordering a pizza via an app: Users choose from a menu of amenities to budget better.

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Estimating Budgeting 341

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The agency’s goal is to help transit departments deliver projects on time, on task and on budget, said the transit authority’s deputy administrator.

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Budgeting 340

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Email management platforms stand out as critical components for ensuring that construction projects remain on track, on deadlines and on budget.

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Project Management Budgeting Construction Management 361

Construction Dive

JANUARY 25, 2023

eTakeoff, Topcon, RedTeam and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

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Budgeting 361

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Port of Seattle Commission green-lit the budget for the Concourse C project, slated to be built by Turner Construction.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 5, 2023

of their employee population next year — spending part of their compensation budgets on related raises. Companies also plan to promote 8.7%

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Budgeting 352

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

While other offshore wind developers have canceled PPAs and projects citing rising costs, Dominion Energy says the project is on schedule and on budget.

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Approvals Budgeting 352

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Concord Township required GIS capabilities in its day-to-day operations but faced budget constraints in terms of staff and software procurement. To address these challenges, the township partnered with Pennoni.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 28, 2023

Autodesk, HCSS, Trimble and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

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Budgeting 329

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

PlanHub, Trimble and others have recently released new products and updates to keep construction projects running on time and on budget.

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Budgeting 314

Construction Dive

AUGUST 28, 2023

The economic slowdown of 2023 is starting to materialize and affect budgets. But not in construction technology. Keep reading to find out what's driving increased tech spending into 2024.

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Budgeting 296

Construction Dive

AUGUST 3, 2023

Schools are having to delay or alter facility projects as market forces balloon total project costs beyond what was initially budgeted or agreed upon.

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Budgeting 288

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

We collaborated with CSUF and HGA Architects to reallocate the budget into renovating the two existing buildings requiring minor seismic upgrades, building the new single-level double volume gallery space, and building a new two-story classroom structure,” said Jamie Macartney, project executive at C.W.

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Geotechnical Engineering Building Design General Contracting Facility Management 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding that a residential remodel project is a significant investment, Elevation Construction takes the time to tailor its services to perfectly align with each homeowners unique budget, preferences, style, and schedule.

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Property Management Schedule Management Communication Budgeting 189

Construction Enquirer

MAY 8, 2023

It will now syphon off allocated funding for the M62 to top up the M1 J10-13 planned motorway scheme which is also forecast to exceed the original budget and had struggled to get final sign-off. Slater said that even after trying cuts to scope, Costain’s projected cost would be 10% above the available budget.

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Government Works Handover Budgeting Project Management 296

Contruct Connect

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In the first of this two-part series, we will focus on how winter weather can have a negative impact on your projects budget. Planning ahead can help you avoid unnecessary costs and keep your jobs on track.

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Budgeting 96

Construction News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Plant equipment owners have warned that inheritance tax changes set out in the chancellor’s Autumn Budget could put their firms at risk of closure.

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Construction Equipment Budgeting 105

Contractor Bookkeeping

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Delayed decisions and unfinished tasks not only affect timelines but can also impact budgets and client satisfaction. The fast-paced construction world can lead to missed deadlines, increased costs, and frustrated clients.

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Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

This visibility is crucial for Lean construction, as it enhances cost transparency, enabling better planning, accountability, and more precise cost control.

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Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Construction Equipment 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 30, 2024

Here are some of the key trends from the report: Budgeting for pay increases. A significant majority (89 percent) of firms budget for staff pay increases. The median raise among these firms was 5 percent last year, and this figure is projected to remain the same for the current year.

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Budgeting Collaboration 260

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

The industry has always argued that a project delay could only ever inflate the delivery budget even if it buys time to revisit the costly Euston terminus design for a third time to re-engineer down costs. In his report on the project he also warned that the Euston terminus was not affordable at that price.

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Cost Control Government Works Budgeting Engineering 312

Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Lendlease’s restoration of Manchester’s grade one-listed town hall is running two years late and has broken the contingency budget. Rampant construction inflation, knock-on costs of delays from Covid and more stringent fire testing of materials are being blamed for pushing the project seriously over budget.

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Budgeting Building Materials Estimating 192

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 21, 2025

Flexibility can be crucial during talks; you may need to adjust your terms or pricing to meet client budgets without compromising quality. You must communicate effectively with clients and address any questions or concerns.

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Estimating Communication Budgeting Contracts 87

Construction News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the construction sector intensified before today's Budget, with multiple deals announced. These include CN 100 firms, a Nordic cladding group and an AIM-listed housebuilding specialist.

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