Materials Costs Tame in April Despite Increases in Iron and Steel Prices

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Construction input prices decreased 0.1% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price...

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Roofing Material

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

CertainTeed, a North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has launched Flintlastic GTA CoolStar Ultra as the latest addition to its torch-down commercial roofing solutions....The...

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Survey Shows Public Views Construction Crafts To Be Among “Toughest Jobs”

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors — these are the “toughest jobs in America,” according to a new survey. The poll included 2,000 Americans (1,000 of whom are...

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Milwaukee Tool Reaches 100K+ Workers During 2025 Construction Safety Week

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

The company has a goal of investing a total of $200 million in the skilled trades by 2030.

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Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron and Steel Costs

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Despite economic uncertainty, just 1 in 4 contractors expect their profit margins to contract over the next six months.

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S.I. Container Builds’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina Marking Major Construction Milestone

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

S.I. Container Builds’ Modular Shipping Container Marina Building Installed at Navy Pier Marina, Marking Major Construction Milestone The modular centerpiece of Chicago's new Navy Pier Marina has...

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Florida Commercial Real Estate Selling Tips

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Looking to sell commercial real estate in Florida? You’re likely facing challenges like pricing, marketing, and finding the right buyer quickly. Don’t worry—effective strategies can streamline...

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Poll: 65% of Contractors Supported Trump’s High Tariffs on China

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

A recent website poll from Equipment World found that a majority of contractors support President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, which reached as high at 145%. Just over 65% of contractors...

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London boroughs face £264m council housing cuts

London boroughs will need to reduce spending on social housing by £264m over three years to avoid the collapse of their council housing finances, report warns.

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Councils urged to ringfence housing for women prison leavers

Local authorities should ringfence a proportion of their supported housing units for women released from prison, a new report says.

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Barstro Prins & Aap

Publish date: Wed, 14 May 2025

Barstro Prins & Aap Nestled within the iconic Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht hotel, Barstro Prins & Aap is an enchanting bar and restaurant that invites locals and international hotel guests to come...

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£264m budget cut warning for London council housing

Publish date: Wed, 14 May 2025

London boroughs must slash their council house spending by a massive £264m or risk busting their budgets, a new report warns. The stark claim comes as research reveals boroughs’ costs of managing...

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Michigan Sees 56.3% Increase in Commercial Construction Spending Since 2018

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

…residential constructionsurged while commercialconstruction… private nonresidentialconstruction spendinghas changed … projects. CommercialConstruction Spendingby State …...

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Oregon Is One of 10 States to See 5-Year Decline in Commercial Construction Spending

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

…residential constructionsurged while commercialconstruction… private nonresidentialconstruction spendinghas changed … projects. CommercialConstruction Spendingby State …...

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Washington Sees 33.7% Increase in Commercial Construction Spending Since 2018

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

…residential constructionsurged while commercialconstruction… private nonresidentialconstruction spendinghas changed … projects. CommercialConstruction Spendingby State …...

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Idaho Ranks #4 in Per-Capita Commercial Construction Spending

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

…residential constructionsurged while commercialconstruction… private nonresidentialconstruction spendinghas changed … projects. CommercialConstruction Spendingby State …...

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How Construction Estimation Services Help Cut Project Costs

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

… What AreConstructionEstimation Services?Constructionestimation services … help analyze differentconstructionapproaches and material … from Estimating ServicesConstructionestimation services...

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Wolverhampton MP reopens historic Royal Hospital as Nightingale House

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Rt Hon Pat McFadden, Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East, has opened Nightingale House, the new name for the former Royal Hospital.  To celebrate the official opening, residents living at...

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Explaining Standard of Care in Construction Disputes

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

… assessment in Engineering andConstructionDisputes Such analyses … prescribed in the applicablebuilding codewhen undertaking excavations … measures beyond the applicablebuilding...

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TCC gets fit with Gym Group projects

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

A leading Midlands construction consultancy has been appointed to support the development of half a dozen new gyms across the UK. Birmingham-based The Construction Consultants (TCC) has been...

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Shakespeare Martineau advises Great Places on major £104m Wigan housing deal

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has advised Great Places Housing Group on a landmark £104 million development scheme at Mosley Common in Wigan – a major housing scheme that will...

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New Planning Bill promises £7.5Bn boost to UK economy

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

The UK Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is poised to unlock up to £7.5Bn in economic value over the next decade.The postNew Planning Bill promises £7.5Bn boost to UK economyappeared...

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Clegg Breaks Ground on £16m Health Faculty for University of Sheffield

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Clegg Construction has commenced work on a major new health facility at the University of Sheffield, marking the start of a £16 million development that will support world-leading research into...

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Savills launches opportunity to acquire development rights for Ready-to-Build (RTB) Solar PV Project

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Savills Earth Capital Advisory, on behalf of Caerphilly County Borough Council, is launching the sale of Cwm Ifor Solar Farm, which provides an opportunity to buy the development rights to a...

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UK Metro Mayor Headliners Announced for the Official UKREiiF After Party: Regeneration Brainery DJ Battle 2025

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Six of the UK’s metro mayors have been announced to go head-to-head on the decks for an iconic night of musical entertainment at this year’s UKREiiF. At only £20 a ticket, concertgoers at the...

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Mississippi Sees 35.3% Increase in Commercial Construction Spending Since 2018

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

… era, the commercialconstructionsector is at a … future trajectory ofconstructionwill depend on … 19 pandemic,residential constructionsurged while commercialconstructionplummeted amid …...

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Second phase of Bristol Avon New Cut river wall stabilisation begins at ‘Banana Bridge’

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Bristol City Council’s £11.9M project to reinforce high-risk river walls along the New Cut of the River Avon is advancing with long-term repairs.The postSecond phase of Bristol Avon New Cut river...

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Piling completed for new gantries on A38 Saltash Tunnel upgrade

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Foundation works to support new gantries for electronic signs on the A38 approaches to the Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall have been completed as part of National Highways’ £25M tunnel modernisation...

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Onduline launches new technical installation book

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Onduline Building Products, a leading manufacturer of lightweight roofing solutions, has published an updated Technical Installation Book to provide clear, practical guidance for roofing contractors,...

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The Hill Group and Town launch strategic joint venture to deliver community-focused development at scale

Publish date: Thu, 15 May 2025

Award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group has joined forces with TOWN, the UK’s leading cohousing developer, in a strategic joint venture to scale up the delivery of community-focused residential...

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