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CIC revamps Sustainable Construction Award to accelerate decarbonisation
Under the revised rules, entries in the Project Category require input from the full team comprising main contractor, consultants, specialists and the client. This format promotes co-ordination from the design stage through to construction. Judging…
How tech is changing the construction industry
Construction is the world's largest industry by output and among its least digitized. McKinsey estimates that global construction output could hit $22 trillion in 2040. In order to reach this, it will have to meet a compound annual growth rate of…
Home Builders Are Getting Buried in Claims of Shoddy Construction
Blake and Beth Horio bought a home in 2022 in a Henderson, Nev., community thinking it would be an ideal place to retire. But soon, cracks began spreading across the ceilings. Their sliding glass doors wouldn't open. Their foundation sank several…
Averitt Begins Construction of 2 Regional Service Centers - TT
Each facility will replace a smaller, existing Averitt site and is set to begin operations in 2028. (Averitt) Averitt Express began building new regional campuses in Charlotte, N.C., and Louisville, Ky., to replace smaller existing sites. The…
Associated General Contractors of Maine launches construction academy at KVCC
Associated General Contractors of Maine kicked off a construction academy immersion program at Kennebec Valley Community College's Fairfield campus last week. The program is one of five running this year as part of a recent partnership with the…
Ottawa still pledging to double construction pace despite home building headwinds
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Ottawa still pledging to double construction pace despite home building headwinds
The federal Liberal government is sticking to its pledge to double the pace of home building even as headwinds buffet the construction industry. Prime Minister Mark Carney promised in his 2025 election platform to make investments that would double…
Granite Construction announces private offering of $600M of senior notes due 2034 (GVA:NYSE)
Proceeds will be used to settle conversions and redemption of 2028 convertible senior notes, repay borrowings under the revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes. If holders convert and Granite settles partially in stock, it…
Construction begins for housing near Pimlico Race Course
WBAL residences at belvedere place groundbreaking Updated: 3:45 PM EDT May 18, 2026 Park Heights affordable housing project begins construction near Pimlico Race Course Updated: 3:45 PM EDT May 18, 2026 Maryland and Baltimore City leaders broke…
Maqedonci says construction of ammunition factory has started near Djakovica in Kosovo and Metohija
The minister of defense of the provisional institutions in Pristina in the technical mandate, Ejup Maqedonci, has said that work has begun near Djakovica to build the first ammunition factory in so-called Kosovo. After visiting the construction…
Proposed law would require women's restroom on construction sites
(The Center Square) – Construction companies across Illinois may be required by law to provide female employees with separate bathroom facilities and stock menstrual products under a bill being considered in Springfield. Though the bill was…
AAI begins construction of 10 rapid exit taxiways at Chennai airport
As work on the city side of the Chennai airport is under way with the construction of the T3 International Terminal, a major airside work commenced recently to expand the number of aircraft movements and help airlines save fuel. The Airports…
Notable Leaders in Construction, Engineering and Design: Jeff Hassinger
As the second-generation owner and president of Menomonee Falls-based J.H. Hassinger Construction Inc., Jeff Hassinger has joked to colleagues that he's been “planning for this role since birth.” Hassinger started as an entry-level…
Notable Leaders in Construction, Engineering and Design: Robbie Oldenburg
Robbie Oldenburg, director of business development – science and technology at Madison-based Findorff, has more than two decades of experience in the construction industry. She leads strategic growth initiatives across the science and…
Notable Leaders in Construction, Engineering and Design: Jeff Gruhn
Jeff Gruhn serves as vice president of project development for Mortenson's Milwaukee operating group. He has more than 26 years of construction industry experience, including 24 years with the company. He leads client engagement, project strategy…
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