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Circular Prestressing

The Constructor

Circular Prestressing" is employed to denote the prestressing of circular structures such as pipes and tanks where the prestressing wires are wound in circles. In contrast to this term, "linear prestressing” is used to include all other types of prestressing, where the cables may be either straight or curved, but not wound in circles around a circular structure.

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Unlocking New Construction Clients And Markets

Contractor Bookkeeping

For a business to thrive and grow, it needs a strategic plan and the ability to find new customers and continually tap into promising markets. However, this can be easier said than done in a highly competitive trade industry. With time, the quality of your work will speak for itself, which is the most valuable testimonial of all. While your good reputation preceding you is undoubtedly essential, there are a few other ways that you'll want to market your services to ensure that you have a steady

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Babcock & Wilcox, Utility Gain $16M for Blue Hydrogen at Wyo. Plant

ENR Construction

Gillette coal-fired power plant would deploy firm's innovative technology for blue hydrogen also expandable to other Powder River Basin plants, state said, despite advocates push for cleaner green hydrogen.

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Monthly Construction Input Prices Surge 1% in January

Contractor Magazine

Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.9% for the 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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Archer Western-Turner Wins $855M Contract for DFW Terminal F

ENR Construction

The design-build team plans to use a modular construction approach to allow for future modules without having to move surrounding infrastructure.

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Tensile architecture: Where substance meets style

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents. This structural design approach uses tension forces to create stable and visually striking structures.

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Government nuclear policy slammed for lack of clarity

Construction Law

A cross-party parliamentary committee of MPs has slammed government nuclear policy over the proposed building of small modular reactors (SMRs). 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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Style meets substance in the design and materiality of tensile architecture

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Huntsman By David Peragallo Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents. This structural design approach uses tension forces to create stable and visually striking structures.

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Company fined £450,000 for corporate manslaughter and health and safety offences

Construction Law

A company has been fined £450,000 with £167,601 costs for corporate manslaughter and a director has received a suspended prison sentence for health and safety offences after a labourer was crushed to death at a construction site. 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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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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California Energy Commission OKs $1.9B for EV Charging Stations

ENR Construction

The new funding will build 40,000 new chargers statewide, adding to nearly 94,000 public and shared private chargers currently installed in California.

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Court rejects attempt to force engineer to produce a collateral warranty

Construction Law

The Scottish Court of Session has ruled that a structural engineer could not be compelled to execute and deliver a collateral warranty in favour of the landowner more than five years after the conclusion of a contract between the engineer and the project’s contractor which created the obligation to produce a warranty that was never complied with. 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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Californis Energy Commission OKs $1.9B for EV Charging Stations

ENR Construction

The new funding will build 40,000 new chargers statewide, adding to nearly 94,000 public and shared private chargers currently installed in California.

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Roads regulator starts investigation into National Highways performance

Construction Law

The Office of Rail and Road is to investigate whether National Highways is taking every action that could 'reasonably be expected' of it to meet its targets under the current Road Investment Strategy which has a year to run. 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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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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California Energy Commission Approves $1.9B for EV Charging Stations

ENR Construction

California intends to add 40,000 more sites.

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Safety regulator looking for a high profile prosecution

Construction Law

Many contractors are ignoring safety regulations despite repeated warnings that measures introduced by the Building Safety Act are already in place and affect every project, not just high rise residential projects (HRBs), according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.