The Constructor
APRIL 19, 2025
Augmented reality in construction represents a revolutionary advancement in project management by overlaying digital building information directly onto physical job sites through sophisticated visualization technology. This approach merges virtual designs with real-world environments, enabling workers to see structural elements, utilities, and specifications exactly where they will be built.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 17, 2025
Why & How to Embrace Environmental, Social & Governance Standards ccapoccia Thu, 04/17/2025 - 16:53 Construction firms must integrate environmental, social and governance standards in order to achieve sustainability goals.
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The Constructor
APRIL 16, 2025
Robotic bricklayers represent a revolutionary advancement in construction technology, combining precision mechanics, artificial intelligence, and material handling systems to automate one of the most labor-intensive aspects of building. These sophisticated machines can place bricks with millimeter-level accuracy at speeds far exceeding human capabilities, transforming how walls and structures are erected.
Contractor Bookkeeping
APRIL 18, 2025
Times were tough, so Remodeler John decided to lower prices below those of his competitors. He promoted a charge-out rate 20% below the industry average, explaining that his overheads were lower than those of larger companies. The turning point came after advice from his mentor. "You're selling yourself short, John," said the mentor. "With your qualifications and experience, you should charge at least as much as other businesses if not more.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2025
SMART characterized the U.S. government’s removal of first-year apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia as "unconscionable." Monday, El Salvador’s president said he wouldn’t coordinate his return.
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Construction Business Owner
APRIL 17, 2025
How to Craft a User-Friendly Website ccapoccia Thu, 04/17/2025 - 16:36 Your construction business website needs to be user friendly. Your website isnt for you its for your potential clients. It should cater to their needs and solve their problems, selling your construction services as the ideal answer to their pain points.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 16, 2025
Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to April 6. The reading is up 0.3 months since March 2024. Backlog increased on a monthly basis for all nonresidential subsegments in March. Over the past year, however, only the infrastructure category has experienced a meaningful increase in backlog.
Construction Dive
APRIL 17, 2025
Project labor agreements increased bidding competition on awards within the state, according to research from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute.
Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. The US construction sector is feeling the strain of continued cost increases as March 2025 marked the third consecutive month of rising input prices. Newly imposed tariffs have intensified the financial pressure. According to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), citing Bureau of Labor… Source The post Third Month of Price Hikes Hits Key US Construction Materials appeared first on Construc
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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.
The Constructor
APRIL 18, 2025
Smart textiles for buildings represent a bold leap forward in construction materialswhere fiber technology meets structural engineering to create lightweight, high-performance fabric systems that rival concrete and steel. By merging advanced fibers, computational design, and material science, these textiles achieve extraordinary strength-to-weight ratios, adaptability, and sustainability.
Construction Law
APRIL 17, 2025
A streamlined, fast track approach to granting connections to the national grid holds out the promise of releasing some 40 billion a year in energy project investment. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 15, 2025
Notably, respondents who completed the survey after the April 2 tariffs announcement were significantly less upbeat.
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2025
The chipmaker will work with TSMC, Foxconn, Amkor and others to produce its Blackwell chip and other artificial intelligence infrastructure in Arizona and Texas.
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Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. In March 2025, the US construction industry hit a speed bump. After months of consistent expansion, the Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) recorded a 6.9% drop, falling to 205.6 from February’s revised figure of 220.9. The index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction planning… Source The post US Construction Planning Drops in March Amid Uncertainty appeared first on Construction Today.
ENR Construction
APRIL 15, 2025
Feds to pull back more than $800 million in funds for resilient infrastructure projects, including those in planning and design phases.
Construction Law
APRIL 17, 2025
Billions of pounds of investment is forecast to be unlocked by a funding mechanism introduced by Ofgem to kickstart long duration electricity storage (LDES) projects. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Contractor Magazine
APRIL 21, 2025
CONTRACTOR is conducting a new survey on types of fleets and how they're managed.
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.
Construction Dive
APRIL 15, 2025
Over 40% of contractors anticipate a slowdown in profit margins in the next six months, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
Construction Today
APRIL 15, 2025
Maintenance is one of the biggest ongoing expenses for any operation relying on heavy equipment. While it’s possible to manage these repairs in-house, turning to an experienced third party is often preferable or necessary. So, who provides the most reliable preventative maintenance services for heavy equipment? With over 40 years of experience, Warren CAT is the best preventative… Source The post Top 5 Preventative Maintenance Services for Heavy Equipment appeared first on Const
ENR Construction
APRIL 17, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expediting review of a plan to build the Great Lakes Tunnel, a 4-mile-long tunnel that would enclose twin oil and gas pipelines along the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.
Construction Law
APRIL 17, 2025
The UKs largest ever pumped storage scheme is likely to be an early beneficiary of the Ofgem approved cap and floor funding mechanism after receiving planning permission from the Scottish Government. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
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Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2025
By David Hutchinson and Chuck Bundrick Photos and illustrations courtesy Tremco CPG Inc. As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. The largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S., buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.
Construction Dive
APRIL 16, 2025
The move, with World Wide Professional Services, comes amid a boom for semiconductor projects as public and private groups invest in the space.
Construction Today
APRIL 17, 2025
Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest construction news. When Denver Mayor Mike Johnston signed his first executive order, he made a bold promise: a complete reset of the city’s long-troubled construction permitting process. At the center of this promise is the newly established Denver Permitting Office, a centralized authority that will handle approvals… Source The post How Denvers Mayor is Cutting Long Delays in Construction Permits appeared
ENR Construction
APRIL 15, 2025
Motif launched its cloud collaboration platform March 26 showcasing an infinite, collaborative canvas with markup capabilities similar to Bluebeam Revu and sketching capabilities similar to SketchUp.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Construction Law
APRIL 17, 2025
Social housing provider Stonewater Limited has been fined 140,000 for safety offences that led to two employees being diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.
Construction Business Owner
APRIL 15, 2025
Examining Tech's Role in a Sustainable Future ccapoccia Tue, 04/15/2025 - 17:25 Emily Saunoi-Sandgren is the director of sustainability for Trimble and chair of the Trimble Foundation. A social scientist by training, sustainability has always been a focus of her work. It was always about trying to understand how I can be a part of helping ensure we can meet todays needs without compromising the ability to meet tomorrows needs, she said.
Construction Dive
APRIL 18, 2025
The Dallas-based builder will guide the reconstruction of critical infrastructure across St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John, including hospitals, schools, roads and power projects.
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