Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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Navy targets Tutor Perini JV for $113M missile facility build

Construction Dive

Sited at U.S. Naval Base Guam, the project includes a single-story, 57,664-square-foot structure on a deep pile foundation.

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Overcoming Solo Contractor Challenges: How MAP Can Simplify Operations

Contractor Bookkeeping

Does this sound like you? Maybe you started your company with a few friends and relatives as your earliest clients, and you thought your overhead expenses would be low since you worked out of your home. You made a decent living for yourself, hired a few sub-contractors per project, paid your suppliers, and earned a profit—at least that is what your tax preparer said.

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PCL, HammerTech sign multiyear safety tech agreement

Construction Dive

The software will help the builder gather more sophisticated data around safety to inform decision-making toward its “zero incident” goal.

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September Jobs Report: Construction Employment Increased by 25,000

Contractor Magazine

The construction unemployment rate increased to 3.7% in September. Unemployment across all industries decreased from 4.2% in August to 4.1% last month.

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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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ILA port strike ends with tentative deal

Construction Dive

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master agreement, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

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ABC: Record Rebound in Construction Job Openings in August

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry had 370,000 job openings on the last day of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 138,000 last month but are down by 16,000 from the same time last year.

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Construction of World's Tallest Building to Resume With New $1.9B Contract for Jeddah Tower

ENR Construction

Original contractor Saudi Binladin Group is set to resume work on the Jeddah Tower and scheduled to complete construction in 42 months.

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Poll reveals lack of confidence among industry professionals

Construction Law

Civil engineering costs will rise by 15% over the next five years to the second quarter of 2029, while civil engineering tender prices will rise by 23% over the same period, according to the latest Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) Tender price index. 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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In New Session Start Oct. 7, Supreme Court Weighs Key EPA Enforcement, Project Review Cases

ENR Construction

But justices declined to block business group and red state suits against tougher curbs on mercury pollutants from coal-fired power plants and methane emissions from oil and natural gas facilities.

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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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Infrastructure opportunities highlighted in EY report

Construction Law

Private sector investment in UK infrastructure and capital projects would have to double by 2040 if a multi billion pound shortfall is to be made up, says a report from consultants EY. 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 on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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In New Session Start Oct. 7, Supreme Court Weighs EPA Enforcement, Project Reviews

ENR Construction

But in key moves days before the Oct. 7 session start, justices declined to block business group and red state suits against tougher curbs on hazardous air pollutants from coal-fired power plants and methane emissions from crude-oil and natural gas facilities.

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Contractor fined for noise nuisance on site

Construction Law

Bath based contractor Sold Investments Ltd has been fined by Cheltenham Magistrates Court, after being found guilty of failing to comply with a Control of Pollution Act notice to control noise during the construction of a Cleltenham supermarket. 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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Supreme Court Considers EPA Enforcement, Project Reviews in New Session

ENR Construction

Justices are set to begin session Oct. 7 with several cases that will have far-reaching implications for construction, but in Oct. 4 decision, they rejected business group and red states' pleas to halt EPA's new methane emission control requirement.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.

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Confusion surrounds government infrastructure investment plans ahead of Budget

Construction Law

Government Ministers are being asked to draw up plans for billions of pounds in cuts to infrastructure projects over the next 18 months according to national newspaper reports. 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 on Fridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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Supreme Court to Consider EPA Enforcement, Environmental Reviews in Upcoming Session

ENR Construction

The nation's top court is set to begin its October 2024 session with several cases on environmental regulations that have far-reaching implications for construction.

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Social value can fuel ‘purpose’ to transform infrastructure delivery, says report

Construction Law

Social value is often limited to being a mere question in infrastructure procurement and needs to move to be central to purpose driven delivery of projects, says a report from Jacobs and the Major Projects Association. 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 on Fridays by creating a Newsletter accou