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The Budget Blueprint: Project Cost Control For Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Did you know that 39% of projects fail due to budget issues? For small businesses and entrepreneurs, the stakes couldnt be higher. Managing a project budget is not just about numbers; its about ensuring your business is profitable. By understanding the essential steps of project budgeting, you can turn potential pitfalls into opportunities for success.

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‘Your main challenge in 2025’: finding workers

Construction Dive

The construction industry needs nearly half a million more workers, particularly those with trades skills and experience, to deliver on project demand, per Associated Builders and Contractors.

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ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025

Contractor Magazine

In 2026, the industry will need to bring in 499,000 new workers as spending picks up in response to presumed lower interest rates.

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7 mixed-use projects to watch in 2025

Construction Dive

Large-scale developments worth billions of dollars are underway across the country as the new year begins.

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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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Inadequately secured load leads to driver death and £2 million fine

Construction Law

Building materials supplier Travis Perkins has been fined 2 million after pleading guilty to health and safety breaches that led to inadequately secured timber falling from one of its lorries, killing the driver of a car. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Fire Probe Starts at Big California Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Site

ENR Construction

Blaze that began Jan. 16 destroyed most of a 300-MW lithium-ion battery array that dates to 2020 at Vistra Energys 750-MW Moss Landing storage site at a decommissioned gas power plant near San Jose.

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Fire Probe Starts at Big Calif. Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Site

ENR Construction

Blaze that began Jan. 16 destroyed most of a 300-MW lithium-ion battery array that dates to 2020 at Vistra Energys 750-MW Moss Landing storage site at a decommissioned gas power plant near San Jose.

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Comments Sought for Steel Safety Certification Changes

ENR Construction

A draft version of the American Institute of Steel Construction's safety certification standard, AISC 207, is available for public comment through Feb. 28.

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OpenAI, Oracle, Softbank Vow to Invest $500B for More US Data Centers

ENR Construction

Tech giants pledged Initial $100B investment for data centers in Texas, first in Abilene, through their Stargate partnership announced by President Donald Trump.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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OpenAI, Oracle, Softbank Vow to Invest $500B in US AI Infrastructure

ENR Construction

OpenAI, Oracle and Soffbank pledged to build up to $500 billion worth of data centers in the U.S. after a President Trump-brokered Stargate joint venture deal.

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