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Contract awarded for $170m wastewater infrastructure project

Jacobs and Seymour Whyte (JSW), a joint venture, has been awarded a management contract for stage 1 of the multi-stage Upper South Creek Networks Program. Image: Sydney WaterSydney Water has secured...

• General Construction

A mini solution for a big challenge

Minitap allows for large offtake hot tapping in standard low pressure pipes. All images: MinitapMinitap is shaking up the hot tapping sector with its compact and cost-effective solution. As civil...

• Civil Engineering

Midtown Auckland to receive major wastewater upgrade

The new wastewater infrastructure is part of the Auckland Council Group’s midtown regeneration programme. Image: Watercare New ZealandWatercare New Zealand is to begin work on a new NZ$115 million...

• General Construction

Piping progress for regional growth

Adept Civil specialises in water and sewerage pipelines, pump stations, and associated services, consistently meeting industrial codes. Image: Adept CivilThe Southern Growth Area has been designated...

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HDD tech talk to provide insight on coating protection

The event will take place on Wednesday, October 30 from 5pm to 8pm at Raffles Hotel in Applecross, Western Australia. Image: Stock.Adobe / Anton GvozdikovA technical presentation on designing for...

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Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling on track for 2026 start

Construction of SRL is forging ahead across all six station sites from Cheltenham to Box Hill. Image: Adobe.Stock / Danuta HyniewskaTunnelling works on the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) in Victoria are on...

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Powerful partnership delivers water main project in Auckland

Challenging ground conditions put ADNZ equipment to the test. Image: J&R ContractingAll Drill NZ (ADNZ) is a long-time supply partner of the New Zealand drilling industry. Providing everything from...

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Tech tools revolutionising manhole inspections

The QuickView 360 camera in action. Image: SECATools that are revolutionising manhole inspections will be on display at an Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) event …The...

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Sustainable timber decking alternatives from Carpentry Australia

Images: Pcess609/stock.adobe.comAt Carpentry Australia, we’re all about building a better Australia with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and supporting our …The postSustainable...

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Women in Construction survey shows gender diversity shortages

Image: Infrastructure NSWThe NSW Government released results from its annual Women in Construction survey, highlighting the need for stronger efforts to promote …The postWomen in Construction...

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Top 10 Articles of 2014

Publish date: Mon, 26 January 2015

Take a look at Construction Business Owner’s most-read articles from 2014 for advice on marketing, digital innovations and developing strong relationshipsAccording to our 2014 analytics, you were...

• Tools And Accessories
• Plant & Machinery

CBO and Viewpoint Construction Software Present Free Webinar: “To Live and Die by Change Order Management”

Publish date: Fri, 22 May 2015

Gregg Schoppman to share how to drive profits through proactive measurementsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (May 15, 2015)—Construction Business Owner, the leading business management magazine for contractors, is...

• Tools And Accessories
• Plant & Machinery
• Bim Technology
• Construction Software
• Health And Safety

Construction Business Owner Magazine & Procore Present Webinar: The Power of “I” in BIM”

Publish date: Wed, 26 October 2016

Learn how to harness the power of information to provide better projectsBIRMINGHAM, Ala. (October 26, 2016)—Construction Business Owner, the leading business management magazine for contractors,...

• Architectural
• Roads & Highways
• Civil Engineering
• Bim Technology
• Construction Software

Construction Business Owner Magazine & Procore Present Webinar: 7 Construction Software Trends to Keep Your Business on the Cutting Edge”

Publish date: Wed, 17 January 2018

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (January 17, 2018)—Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Procore.The live,...

• Bim Technology
• Construction Software

CBO Opens Nominations for Outstanding Women in Construction 2020

Publish date: Wed, 01 July 2020

Join us in honoring the industry’s Outstanding Women in Construction.Construction Business Owner (CBO) Magazine is honoring some of the construction industry’s most hardworking construction...

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How approved plumbers see work changing after the pandemic

Publish date: Tue, 07 July 2020

July 7, 2020A survey* of approved plumbers by the Water Regulation Advisory Scheme (WRAS) has shown how they see the Covid-19 pandemic impacting the industry in the long term.Two thirds (68%) of...

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Tribute To Sutton Heating & Plumbing Firm’s Dedication To Community During Lockdown

Publish date: Tue, 18 August 2020

August 18, 2020Carshalton Boilers received a special visit from Sutton Mayor Cllr Trish Fivey and Deputy Mayor Cllr Annie Moral in recognition of its dedication to responding to the town’s heating...

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Façade Fire Safety Webinar 6/10/20

Publish date: Tue, 08 September 2020

NEN, SFPE and BBN(*) are organizing a webinar about fire safety of facades which is due to take place on the 6th October 2020 starting at 15:00 (CEST). The latest scientific insights are shared by...

• Health And Safety

JOB VACANCY: Lecturer in Plumbing & Gas

Publish date: Mon, 01 February 2021

February 1, 2021Lecturer in Plumbing & Gas£33,886 to £41,388 per annum, inclusive of enhanced London Weighting AllowanceFull Time, Permanent1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB:To plan, teach/deliver and develop...

• Education

JOB VACANCY: Lecturer in Plumbing

Publish date: Mon, 01 February 2021

February 1, 2021Lecturer in Plumbing£33,886 to £41,388 per annum, inclusive of enhanced London Weighting AllowanceFull Time, Permanent“I never thought I would become a teacher after working in...

• General Construction

COVID-19: Impact and Responses in the Construction Industry

Publish date: Mon, 01 February 2021

By Anastasia Herasimovich & Matthew I. Martin: Baker McKenzie COVID-19 continues to present challenges to owners and impose new regulatory requirements with respect to workplace health and safety. We...

• Health And Safety

Construction Industry Unites To form a National Umbrella Body

Publish date: Mon, 01 February 2021

By Construction Alliance South Africa South Africa’s construction industry has now united to form an umbrella body, the Construction Alliance South Africa (CASA) that is made up of 29 of the...

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Driving the Economic Recovery for Construction

Publish date: Wed, 03 March 2021

Driving the Economic Recovery for ConstructionAlex HeadleyWed, 03/03/2021 - 07:30Many changes await the American and global economies in 2021, and a sustainable freight and transportation system is...

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Roy Bowles Construction is nominated for international award on Shamwari Game Reserve renovation project

Publish date: Tue, 16 March 2021

Eastern Cape-based construction firm Roy Bowles Construction, has been selected as one of the top 5 African contractors nominated for an award in the Leisure Development Category of the International...

• Architectural

The Basics of Lean Construction Methods

Publish date: Tue, 16 March 2021

Contributions from: Holly Welles and Kendall Jones – Construct Connect The notion of doing more with less has integrated itself into countless industries. The pressure to achieve greater results...

• General Construction

SA’s construction industry can build its way back to success in 2021

Publish date: Tue, 16 March 2021

Eben Meyburgh: CEO – GVK-Siya Zama In his State of the Nation Address (SONA 2021), President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the R100 billion Infrastructure Fund is now in full operation. He said...

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Building an architectural legacy with Corobrik

Publish date: Wed, 07 April 2021

Clay face brick and paving will always play a significant role in the built environment. Here five leading architects describe how Corobrik products have allowed them to realise their aesthetic and...

• House Building

What is Building Information Modelling

Publish date: Wed, 07 April 2021

Sarah Lorek: Constructible BIM model of a bridge built with BIM models only – no drawings Across the world, BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a crucial and even mandated process to ensure the...

• Architectural

The Little Green Book of Concrete – New edition!

Publish date: Tue, 13 April 2021

The Little Green Book of Concrete outlines not only the sustainable advantages of precast concrete, but also the engagement of the industry to provide more sustainable, circular and decarbonized...

• Environmental
• Concrete
• Green Issues
• Sustainability

CBOs Sustainability VIP

Publish date: Fri, 28 May 2021

CBO's Sustainability VIPSpecial section recognizes the industry’s foremost leaders of sustainable practices & programsKathy WellsFri, 05/28/2021 - 15:52Construction Business Owner (CBO)...

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