Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

Running a construction company is hard but these steps can lead to a more profitable business, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

The construction industry is a significant contributor to global emissions and will require a multifaceted approach to effectively decarbonise. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) will be crucial to these efforts, enhancing cost-efficiency and meeting strict environmental regulations. The post Building a Greener Tomorrow: The impact of BESS on sustainable construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has entered into a partnership with solar energy firm Activ8 Energies, alongside SSE Airtricity, to establish a solar farm within its premises. The post Liverpool John Lennon Airport to install 3M solar farm appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2025

Firms that build multi-year megaprojects may have more success finding construction workers, experts say.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Crewes railway infrastructure has undergone a once in a generation upgrade following a 190M investment by Network Rail, aimed at enhancing both passenger and freight services at one of Britains busiest junctions. The post Network Rail completes once in a generation 190M overhaul of Crewe bottleneck appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 9, 2025

The National Audit Office (NAO) has received a request from a campaign group, echoed by a former energy secretary, to conduct a review of the public money invested in Sizewell C. The post Sizewell C faces calls for National Audit Office investigation appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction News

JANUARY 9, 2025

HS2 has submitted design changes for its Curzon Street station to Birmingham City Council. Outline planning permission for the terminus was granted in 2020, with a Mace-Dragados joint venture being awarded the 570m job the following yearand early works starting in 2024. Application papers recently… The post HS2 lodges Curzon Street redesign application appeared first on Construction News.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Over the recent Christmas and New Year period, significant upgrades were carried out on the Transpennine Route, a key rail link between Manchester and York. The post Transpennine Route Upgrade | Bridge replacement and station milestones hit over holidays appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Nelson Mechanical finds the reason for a crippling error code in a heat pump system that was driving the homeowner nuts.

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Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 9, 2025

The National Energy System Operator (Neso) on Wednesday issued its third capacity market notice (CMN) of autumn and winter 2024/25 to ensure that no blackouts occurring on the UK electricity grid. The post Blackout prevention system activated for third time this winter appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to work because of the ongoing dangers of heavy equipment, high structures, and dangerous materials. Mistakes in planning, a lack of training, or unsafe working practices can all lead to accidents. To keep risks to a minimum and prevent construction site accidents , both employers and employees must put safety first.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 9, 2025

Data centres face increasing risks from climate change in the form of heatwaves, flooding and power outages, according to a new report from techUK. The post Warning about critical national infrastructure data centres failure due to climate risks appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Without proper planning, even the best-designed commercial construction projects can face delays, cost overruns, or legal issues. In Texan cities like Waco and Dallas, where commercial construction is thriving, the stakes are higher. These areas are home to diverse projects ranging from retail complexes to large-scale office buildings. With a competitive landscape and unique local challenges, precise planning becomes critical.

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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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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 9, 2025

Recent research has shed light on the funding disparities for pothole maintenance across local authorities in England, revealing significant differences in the additional budget allocated per mile of road. The post Pothole funding disparity: Brighton gets biggest boost while Blackpool receives least appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

A planning application has been submitted on North Somerset Council’s behalf outlining proposals for the Tropicana lido in Weston-super-Mare.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

The proposal to build Europes largest battery energy storage facility on a former coal mine in Scotland has received notice to begin construction. The post Construction of Europes biggest battery farm on former Scottish coal mine to begin appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

The University of Leeds has appointed Morgan Sindall Construction to undertake a series of works to improve its campus.

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Equipment World

JANUARY 9, 2025

Motor graders from Caterpillar, Deere and Komatsu topped the list. See which models were best-sellers and fetched top dollar at auction.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

Swindon Borough Council has approved plans for a district centre for its expanding Wichelstowe development.

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Ed Zarenski

JANUARY 9, 2025

We are close enough, now in mid-January, to see where the numbers will end up for 2024. Construction spending as of Nov is up 6.5% year-to-date vs same 11 months in 2023. We are up 6.0% ytd vs the average of 2023. My forecast predicts we end 2024 up 6.2%, but growth is only 3.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

Southern Water has awarded contracts totalling £530m in value to boost its wastewater network performance in the southeast of England.

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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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Halpert Life Safety

JANUARY 9, 2025

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The post Are they being jerk or are they actually helping you out? appeared first on Halpert Life Safety Consulting.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

Morgan Sindall Construction has been appointed as the new lead contractor for a life science transformation within London’s Canary Wharf.

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Construction News

JANUARY 9, 2025

JRL Group businesses Midgard and J Reddington Ltd have each posted a pre-tax loss in their latest annual accounts filed with Companies House. Midgard operates as the main contracting division within JRL. In its review of 2023, directors said the firm expanded its client base… The post JRL subsidiaries file losses appeared first on Construction News.

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The Construction Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

Vinci subsidiary Taylor Woodrow starts work this month on a £19m scheme to transform Wolverhampton city centre.

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Construction News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Profit at Munnelly Group has inched upwards despite a 24 per cent increase in turnover. Revenue for the year to 31 March 2024 rose from 119m to 147.2m, according to the family-owned contractors latest annual accounts. Chief executive Phil Munnelly said the revenue growth reflected… The post Turnover rises at diversified family contractor appeared first on Construction News.

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For Construction Pros

JANUARY 9, 2025

Explore new revenue streams and overcome scheduling challenges associated with concrete pours

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Civil Engineering Web

JANUARY 9, 2025

Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards shared the draft version of IS 1893:2023 for commentary purposes. This standard represents the criteria for the earthquake-resistant design of structures. The draft version of IS 1893 is set to introduce significant changes in the methodology of designing earthquake-resistant structures. IS 1893 : 2023 Draft Version The draft version.

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Construction News

JANUARY 9, 2025

A life sciences job in Londons Canary Wharf originally won by collapsed contractor ISG will be completed by Morgan Sindall. The tier one contractor announced this morning (9 January) that it is taking on the project at 17 Columbus Courtyard, Canary Wharf after the job… The post Morgan Sindall takes over ISG life sciences job appeared first on Construction News.

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