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Hexagon acquires Xwatch to strengthen its construction safety portfolio

Civil + Structural Engineer

Xwatch provides machine control hardware and software technologies designed to enhance safety protocols on construction sites. Xwatch has previously partnered with Hexagon’s Geosystem division to develop the 3D Avoidance Zone system, an integral part of the digital construction product suite.

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Henry Construction supply chain hit for over £43m

Construction Enquirer

Hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors have been left £43m out of pocket by the collapse of Henry Construction Projects. “Typically the profit margin on these contracts was less than 13%, which was adequate when costs remained static, and the company’s low prices were attracting substantial business.

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Top 10 OSHA Violations to Be Aware of in 2025

Safety Services Company

Competitiveness: Businesses with stellar safety track records win more contracts and build trust with clients. Improper fall protection equipment and inadequate training are often to blame, particularly in construction where workers face significant height-related hazards. Accurate recordkeeping is a critical part of OSHA compliance.

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Young guns ready to take the industry head on

Roads Online

Starting out as a bobcat specialist in 1990, Dave Speranza was a subcontractor for a lot of Victoria’s Road construction companies. Fast forward to 2023 and his company, Central Asphalt Group, now provides road profiling, asphalt paving, civil construction, and heavy haulage to the roads industry. I guess it’s paid off.

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Unlocking AECO Knowledge with GPT: Natural Language Queries for Document Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

Jeff Chen, Director of Digital Transformation and George Broadbent, VP of Asset Management, Symetri A Mountain of Documents Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) stands as one of the most document-intensive industries in the world. See image 1) This paperwork, albeit essential, often slows down processes.

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Construction on the $225 million Molonglo River Bridge project now underway

Roads Online

The Molonglo River Bridge project has reached a monumental milestone with construction now underway. The $225 million project will provide the missing link for the arterial road network and will mark a significant step forward for the Australian bridge construction industry.

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ASV: Groundbreaking

Roads Online

One swipe of the RodRadar bucket over the dig area allows operators to assess what is underground beneath the machinery – preventing potentially life-threatening service strikes. The ability of this technology to reduce the likelihood of costly service strikes would see construction progress more smoothly.