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5 Key Predictions for Construction Robotics in 2025

Construction Today

The construction industry is entering a transformative era driven by technological innovation, and construction robotics is at the forefront of this shift. As the demand for efficiency, sustainability, and safety increases, robotics technology is revolutionizing the way we build. By 2025, construction robotics is expected to become a cornerstone of the industry, setting new standards for… Source The post 5 Key Predictions for Construction Robotics in 2025 appeared first on Construction Tod

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How to Take the First Step in Automating the Entire Payment Application Process

Construction Business Owner

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured The construction sector has made remarkable strides in adopting technologies. Tue, 01/28/2025 - 12:00 1:00 p.m. Central The construction sector has made remarkable strides in adopting technologies like AI and 3D modeling, yet back-office payment processes remain stuck in the past. Despite the digital transformation in other departments, payment systems are often seen as good enough.

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Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

Construction Dive

Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

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Construction Work Packages

Job Order Contracting

Construction work packages are the scalable standard for construction processes. All data is structured around it, and all workflows are designed inside the work package. That said, what is the standard/holy grail for validating work packages? Estimating costs and Optimizing costs – Current, objective, locally research granular construction task data organized using expanded CSI MasterFormat.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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 With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable.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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Construction fatalities hit highest number since 2011

Construction Dive

About one in five U.S. workplace deaths occurred in construction in 2023, per newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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December 2024 wins: Contractors report their latest awards

Construction Dive

Construction Dive rounds up the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Jacobs, Mortenson and Bechtel.

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2024 Global Sourcebook: Poland Pushes Back First Nuclear Power Start

ENR Construction

Bechtel-Westinghouse plant now is set for delayed commercial operation in 2036, with the first concrete to be poured in 2028.

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TCJA extensions under Trump ‘very possible’: tax expert

Construction Dive

Provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could survive the legislation’s 2025 expiration date, said Anchin’s Fred Barotz during a recent webinar.

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Construction Economics for December 23, 2024

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.

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Boost Growth & Efficiency with a Unified Construction Software Platform

Silos of data and outdated systems can hold your business back. It is time to switch to a modern construction software solution designed for specialty contractors. CMiC provides a platform that simplifies operations, improves visibility, and boosts efficiency. It integrates workflows like job costing, resource planning, forecasting, and compliance control into one system.

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Transforming Yesterday’s Office Storage Space

Wolgast Corporation

Creative Solutions for Todays Office Needs In the past, businesses relied on ample office storage to manage physical files, records, and supplies. Filing cabinet systems, archive rooms, and large storage areas were essential parts of office layouts. However, the digital transformationthanks to cloud storage, scanners, and digital file managementhas significantly reduced the need for such extensive storage.

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California Awards $42M for Camp Pendleton Energy Storage Project

ENR Construction

The long duration battery system will provide backup power at one of the largest and most energy-intensive U.S. Marine Corps installationsfor 70,000 military and civilian users on a 125,000-acre site.

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Ofwat calls for transformation in company culture for AMP8 investment period

Construction Law

Water regulator Ofwat has approved plans for a five-year 104 billion investment in improving water infrastructure in England and Wales in its price review final determination that governs the size of the industrys AMP8 investment programme. Ofwat has called for a transformation in the culture and performance of water companies. 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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ENR Travel Memories: A Trip to the Oil Fires, Kuwait 1991

ENR Construction

Judy Schreiner details her trip through Saudi Arabia into war-torn Kuwait in the aftermath of the Gulf War to document the rebuilding work as well as efforts to bring the nation's heavily damaged oil fields back online.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Satellite Data Shows Climate Threat to Arctic Circle Infrastructure

ENR Construction

New study produces first map of coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic Circle, showing that both will face challenges in coming decades due to climate change.

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Rhode Island Adopts Off-Site Construction Building Codes for MEP

ENR Construction

Rhode Island has adopted several International Code Council and Modular Building Institute standards for off-site construction.

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2024 Global Sourcebook: Market Challenges Make Waves

ENR Construction

Revenue for the Top 250 International Contractors is the highest since 2015, rising to $499.7 billion last year.

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2024 Global Sourcebook: Medical Facilities Expand Down Under

ENR Construction

The project includes a 430,560-sq-ft clinical building and parking garages. Work on the new main hospital entrance, demolition of existing buildings and landscaping will continue into 2028.

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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2024 Global Sourcebook: Connecting the Baltic Region With Rail

ENR Construction

Rail Baltica, a multinational effort to integrate Baltic Sea nations into Europe’s rail network, is showing progress at various locations along its 870-km route.

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2024 Global Sourcebook: Poland Pushes Back Nuclear Power Start

ENR Construction

The first commercial nuclear power plant in Poland now is set for commercial operation in 2036, with the first concrete to be poured in 2028, a national energy agency official disclosed Dec. 11.

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2024 Global Sourcebook: Gulf of Mexico Oil Fields Set for Development

ENR Construction

Houston-based contractor McDermott International Ltd. has been awarded a front-end engineering design contract by Repsol Exploración México, a unit of Spain-based energy company Repsol, to develop the Polok and Chinwol oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico.

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2024 Global Sourcebook: Spain Desalination Plant Could Grow by 50%

ENR Construction

With desalination in Spain an important strategy amid ongoing water shortages partially linked to climate change, a plant in Torrevieja—a coastal Mediterranean city in the country's southeast—plans to boost its output of desalinated water by 50%.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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2024 Global Sourcebook: Producing Treatments for Rare Diseases

ENR Construction

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk recently announced plans to spend approximately $1.2 billion to build a new production facility in Odense, Denmark.

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2025 Predictions: Embrace AI to Help Create a Safer, More Efficient Construction Industry

ENR Construction

Oracle Construction General Manager Mark Webster predicts artificial intelligence and big data will accelerate their growth in construction in 2025.