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Lisa Washington discusses design-build: once considered alternative it is now mainstream fueling innovation delivering collaboration and elevating outcomes 

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

I’ve been at the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for just over 20 years,” Lisa Washington begins. “I joined inThe postLisa Washington discusses design-build: once considered...

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Construction begins on new gold mine in northern Manitoba

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

LYNN LAKE, MAN. — Ground has broken on a gold mining project in northern Manitoba. Premier Wab Kinew was among the officials at a ceremony marking the start of construction on the mine near Lynn...

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Caterpillar’s new Cat D8 dozer

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

Caterpillar’s new Cat D8 dozer comes with advanced technology that is intended to provide faster, more accurate results, says the company. It adds that the next generation design makes it easier...

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Ordnance Survey Releases New Data for 40 million UK Roofs

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

ORDNANCE SURVEY (OS) has just released data for over 40 million roofs in the UK into the OS National Geographic Database (OS NGD). The new data will benefit a wide range of sectors, from...

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Edmonton economic boom keeping construction industry busy

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

In a recent end-of-year report, the development services department of the City of Edmonton said 2024 was a record growth year for the city. The total value of construction permits was $4.2 billion,...

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Small portion of parkade collapses at Kamloops’ City Gardens development

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Earlier this month a small area of the top of the north parkade structure at Kelson Group Property Development’s City Gardens project collapsed during a concrete pour causing...

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Winners announced at 33rd Georgie Awards

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

BURNABY, B.C. — Oh, the homes you’ll see! And the awards that were won! The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA BC) recently celebrated the best in residential...

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LIFTEX 2025 Seminar programme announced

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

Registration has opened for LIFTEX 2025. Now in its 37th year, LIFTEX 2025 is the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the lift, escalator and access industry and takes place only once every three...

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Eurocell Opening New Hemel Hempstead Branch

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

EUROCELL is expanding its trade branch network with a new location in Hemel Hempstead. Opening on 31 March at McDonald Business Park, Maylands Avenue (HP2 7EB), the branch will serve as a key hub...

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A solid foundation for Euston Foodbank

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

The Euston Foodbank provides essential support to those vulnerable to poverty and hunger, offering nutritionally balanced food and assistance. Committed to giving back, UK-leading flooring contractor...

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Country kids name crane at Royal Far West development

Wavey, the Liebherr Litronic crane at the Royal Far West beachfront development. (Images: Aran Anderson)Children staying at the Centre for Country Kids in Manly have given a crane at the Royal Far...

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Highlighting highways: The key connectors

Image: stock.adobe.com/dudlajzovThe next edition of Roads & Infrastructure will highlight the role that highways play in keeping Australians moving, delving into the projects, equipment and methods...

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Downer receives Defence contract extension

Image: stock.adobe.com/mniratDowner has announced that it has received an extension of its EMOS (Estate Maintenance and Operation Services) contract with the Australian Department of Defence. The...

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Maximising productivity with maxi rig maintenance

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

Kelly Beller, Vermeer Corporation, USA, makes the case that operators can boost horizontal directional drilling productivity by paying attention to maxi rig parts. To maximise output...

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James Michael Matthew Proposes Nation’s First Engineered Ocean Water Import Site for Southern California

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

James Michael Matthew Building Fjords in the Great Deserts A Visionary Plan to Build America’s First Engineered Fjord System Could Redefine Water Security, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth in...

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Earthcam Introduces Control Center 9 The Next Evolution In Advanced Construction Camera Software

Publish date: Thu, 27 March 2025

… version of itsconstruction managementsoftware and services, … -leading platform forconstructioncamera technology, delivering … services to makeconstruction managementmore efficient with …...

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Government data scientists to begin AI training programme

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

Officials hope that the data scientists will gain the skills to build AI tools in their departments to help save time and money.

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Watchdog tells government to boost T Level numbers

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

The government should increase the number of students taking T Levels, spending watchdog the National Audit Office (NAO) has said. But a trade body said the qualification will not take off in...

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Guardian Roofing and KING 5 Announce 2025 HALO Roof Giveaway

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation is proud to announce the 2025 HALO Project Roof Giveaway, sponsored by Guardian Roofing and KING 5, continuing its mission to provide free roof repairs and...

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​Junk-N-Haul Marks 5 Years of Junk Removal in Colorado Springs

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

Junk-N-Haul, a leading provider of junk removal in Colorado Springs, is proud to celebrate five years of serving homeowners and businesses with exceptional, hassle-free junk hauling services. Since...

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Snyder building construction remains on schedule set to complete May 2026

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

It has been eight months since the groundbreaking of the Cinema Media Arts (CMA) new Snyder Building. With construction nearing the one year mark, progress has been made amid changing weather, nearby...

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​Azure Printed Homes Wins SXSW 2025 Urban Experience Award

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

The new year is bringing new expansion and accomplishment for Azure Printed Homes, a growing pioneer in sustainable 3D-printed small dwellings. As a first time SWSX participant, Azure was chosen in...

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Fräsch Expands Popular SKINNY BAFL Line Adds Eight New Designs

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

Fräsch, a Catalyst Acoustics Group brand specializing in innovative acoustical design and sustainable solutions, has expanded its highly successful line of SKINNY BAFLs to include eight new...

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​Green Seal Bans PFAS in Paints Coatings Adhesives and More

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

Global non-profit Green Seal® announced today a prohibition on any per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Green Seal-certified paints and coatings, floor care products, adhesives, and...

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CCA launches Construction for Canadians

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

… provincial and regionalconstructionassociations from coast … procurement.” Explaining thatconstructionaffects every Canadian, … has created www.construction4cdns.ca to support...

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Seven in 10 builders find it ‘Too Difficult’ to talk to a depressed colleague

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

St John Ambulance launches Hi Vis Stress Vest campaign and new mental health first aid course. St John Ambulance has today launched a campaign to get construction workers to open up about their...

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Harper Surveying: Your Trusted Partner in Surveying Equipment.

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

Harper Surveying helps many sectors, from construction planning to land surveys. Customers recognize Harper Surveying for its excellent customer service. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, March...

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Beyond sustainability: what we need now is regenerative design

Publish date: Fri, 28 March 2025

For 30 years – my entire career in the construction industry – like many others, I have promoted an environmentally sustainable approach to building. Educating myself, and sometimes influencing...

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$25 million infrastructure boost for NT homes

Image: Northern Territory GovernmentTwo new infrastructure projects in the Northern Territory will help unlock land for hundreds of new homes, with a $25 million investment from the Federal...

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Quality Fabrication & Engineering: Gaining cost efficiencies with Road-Ant

The Quality Fabrication & Engineering Road Ant has sold over 25 units, with the first sold in 2020. Images: Quality Fabrication & EngineeringWith the Road Ant becoming the Victorian industry’s...

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