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UK construction company plunges into liquidation after 40 years
A construction company led by two directors who have previously carried out projects for Wetherspoon and JD Sports has been wound up. Juma Construction Group's Matthew Hoyes and Julian Kirkpatrick boast a combined 40 years of experience in the…
AI Provides Speed And Precision For Construction Takeoffs & Bids
This 1956 photograph depicts a number of CDC officials during a bid opening meeting for the construction of new CDC facilities, 1956. Various governmental contracts are governed by established protocols, which often include a bidding process…
The impact of the data center obsession on construction
A recent Intuit survey spotlights the top challenges within the construction industry: skilled labor shortages, rising material costs, and growing operational inefficiencies. For anyone paying attention, none of this comes as a shock. The…
L&T's Digital Transformation: How Automation & Robotics Address Manpower Challenges in Construction
Larsen & Toubro is making a significant strategic shift by investing heavily in automation, robotics, and 'digital workers' to overcome persistent manpower challenges and drive growth in the construction sector, transforming traditional…
Cavtera Launches with Industry Leading, Expert Driven Approach to Construction Technology
OTTAWA, ON, June 8, 2026 /CNW/ - Cavtera has officially launched, introducing a new model for construction technology built on decades of real‑world industry experience and powered by Palantir Foundry, a leading enterprise data platform from…
Construction worker dies in fatal fall at Tuen Mun Light Public Housing site
A 33-year-old construction worker died on Monday afternoon after falling from a height at a Light Public Housing construction site in Tuen Mun. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The fatal industrial accident occurred at 2.25pm at a construction site…
Charlotte temporarily bans new data center construction
The City of Charlotte is temporarily blocking construction of new data centers for 150 days. Why it matters: The AI boom has these windowless facilities popping up faster than the city can keep up. A moratorium gives officials time to catch up and…
Proficient Construction
When Rachel Narveson founded Proficient Construction in 2013, she set out to prove that quality craftsmanship and genuine client relationships could coexist — and more than a decade later, that philosophy has become the company's defining…
New women's prison to be constructed at Stateville site
After years of speculation, a south suburban site has been selected for a new Illinois women's prison. Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
Home construction activity falls again in May
Senior economist at AIB John Fahey said May's PMI indicates the sector continued to face challenges recording only a marginal growth during the month. Mr Fahey said the commercial construction sub-sectors remained the best performing of the three…
In lawsuit over construction raids, DHS official testifies ICE agents can't trust REAL IDs
At a federal court hearing in Mobile, Alabama, on May 28, government officials continued to argue that REAL IDs aren't reliable proof of citizenship and that federal immigration officers don't need a warrant to enter private construction sites.
L&T bets on automation and robotics to overcome construction labour challenges
Larsen & Toubro is betting big on automation, robotics and technology-led solutions to scale up construction activities as increasing manpower alone may not be a viable option for growth, a top official of the company said. “What we have…
Western Brown Line Stop Closing For Construction This Weekend
LINCOLN SQUARE — The Western Brown Line stop will temporarily close this weekend as part of ongoing construction at the neighborhood transit hub that officials say is nearing completion. From 10 p.m. Friday through 4 a.m. Monday, the stop…
Delhi building collapse: Report to Supreme Court blames MCD for failing to curb illegal construction
A status report submitted to the Supreme Court has slammed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for failing to act on time to stop the construction of the allegedly illegal building which collapsed in Saidulajab village on May 30 killing six…
Chinese shipbuilder starts construction of the world's largest 271,000-cubic-meter LNG container ship
A designed drawing of 271,000-cubic-meter QC-Max ultra-large liquefied natural gas container ship Photo: Courtesy of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co The Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co, Ltd, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding…
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