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IWFM issues safety management systems guidance

IWFM issues safety management systems guidance

• General Construction

New pedestrian link opens over Pacific Highway in Coffs

Image: Taras Vyshnya/stock.adobe.comThe first major structure of the $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour Bypass has opened. The new Luke Bowen Pedestrian Bridge marks a key milestone in the project’s...

• Roads & Highways
• Civil Engineering

Record injection targets WA’s riskiest roads

Image: bennymarty/stock.adobe.comA record $56.91 million has been committed to road safety upgrades across Western Australia. More than 100 sites are set to benefit under the 2025–26 State Black...

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Raise Robotics Nets $7.75M in Seed Funding to Build Out Multipurpose Robot Platform

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

The start-up is further expanding capabilities of its robotics platform, which was originally designed for mid- and high-rise facade installation.

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EZ Equipment Rental to Focus on Easing Equipment Access in Dallas-FW Region

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

Air Compressor Rental Solutions Texas Boom Lift And Scissor Lift Rentals Dallas Generators Rentals in Dallas, Texas Compaction & Paving Equipment Rentals Dallas EZ Equipment Rental provides...

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Construction pros react to interest rate decision

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

The Federal Reserve held rates steady Wednesday afternoon, dashing hopes for a summer cut, but builders are adjusting their strategies to stay on the job.

• General Construction

WCSEE appoints dedicated Thames Water account manager

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

With water company asset management plans for regulatory period 2025 – 2030 (AMP8) bringing new opportunities for supply chain companies, plans are being put in motion to be at the forefront of...

• General Construction

Construction Unemployment Low in June as Economists Remain Cautious

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

While rates remain low, builders are “more cautious in their hiring,” says economistBernard Markstein.

• General Construction

[Webinar] Top 5 Construction Industry OSHA Citations - August 13th 10:00 am PT

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

… PT In the high stakesconstructionworld, OSHA often issues … of these most common OSHAconstruction safetystandards? Identifying the root causes … violations is essential for...

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For Wright-Ryan Construction new office is all about location

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

… , Wright-Ryan is theconstruction managerfor Witham Family Hotels’ … , Wright-Ryan is managingconstructionwork at the Land … renovations, additions and newconstructionof a new storage...

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Smart Garage Door Upgrade Enhances Sydney Family’s Renovation Project

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GDR Sydney, a trusted name in residential and commercial garage door repair for Sydney, is enhancing safety and convenience for homeowners...

• General Construction

Staff Zone Named to Forbes’ 2025 List of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

Georgia's Premier Commercial Construction Workforce staffing firm, Staff Zone, Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best ROSWELL, GA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025...

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Successful Mold Transfer for a Large Construction Project

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

When you think about major construction projects such as stadiums, airports, industrial facilities, the scale is enormous. Every piece needs to fit together with zero room for error. And in jobs this...

• General Construction

Hampton Unveils Door Closer with Patented FlexPlate Tech

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

Hampton Products International, a leading U.S. provider of professional-grade door hardware under the Brinks® Commercial and Universal Hardware® brands, today introduced its next-generation...

• General Construction

Senate tackles housing affordability crisis with bipartisan bill

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

Dive Brief: A bipartisan bill that seeks to expand access to affordable housing and increase housing production through regulatory reform advanced through the Senate Banking, Housing and...

• House Building

Lane Roofing Shares 5 Ways a New Roof Can Improve Commercial Property Value

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lane Roofing, a trusted team of commercial roofers in Philadelphia, PA, is spotlighting the key role a new roof plays in...

• General Construction

Nevada lets construction crews beat the heat with earlier starts

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

… widely supported by theconstructionindustry, including the … Northern Nevada Building andConstructionTrades Council. It … from restricting the hoursresidential constructionwork could start ...

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Industrial Supply Returns to Pre-2020 Levels

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

The unprecedented level of industrial development seen in recent years has generated concerns of oversupply, and growing vacancies during the last year seemed to confirm them. The amount of...

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RMF Engineering Names Two New Company Shareholders

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, announces the addition of two new shareholders in the company: Eric Chrencik, PE, and Taylor Thompson, PE. “The continual growth of our...

• Engineering

From crisis to career: Birmingham partnership rebuilds lives through construction

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

… of a job inconstructionand to follow in … “My dad was inconstructionand I used to help … gain qualifications including his CSCS (ConstructionSkills Certification Scheme), english, … now...

• General Construction

“Fashion Show” Highlights Need for Proper PPE Fit for Women

Publish date: Wed, 30 July 2025

From Construction Dive: At the far end of the expo hall, a crowd gathered for a demonstration at last week’s American Society of Safety Professionals 2025 Conference + Expo. Seats around a catwalk...

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Velvaere Homes Achieve WELL Residence Certification

Publish date: Thu, 31 July 2025

The WELL achievement recognizes Think Architecture’s commitment to resident well-being through healthier and more resilient homes SANDY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025...

• General Construction

Harmony Fire wins £11.6m fire safety deal with Sheffield City Council 

Sheffield City Council has awarded an £11.6 million residential fire safety upgrade programme to Harmony Fire, as it pursues upgrade and modernisation improvements across its general needs housing...

• House Building

Building owners ‘must take greater responsibility for fire safety’ says Hackitt

Dame Judith Hackitt has reiterated calls for building owners and landlords to realise their responsibilities when it comes to building safety.

• General Construction

White Oaks takes catering deal with Town & Country Housing

White Oaks,  the senior living division of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been awarded a three-year catering contract with Town & Country Housing to provide meals for residents at four assisted...

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New laws to ensure strict deadlines for landlords to fix unsafe cladding 

Thousands of buildings with unsafe cladding are set to be fixed faster as a result of new legislation and over £1 billion of investment in social housing remediation.

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Poorly designed workplaces ‘cost the economy billions’

Poorly designed and maintained workplaces are potentially costing the UK economy £71.4 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) every year, states research by a facilities management firm.

• General Construction

Pinnacle extends housing portfolio in South East

Pinnacle Group has expanded its housing portfolio with three new contracts covering 342 homes at local authorities across London and the South East.

• General Construction

EV discount incentive will test building readiness across the UK

A facilities management firm has said the government's new electric vehicle scheme could put pressure on commercial buildings and workplaces.

• General Construction

Serco gains four-year hard FM deal at RRH Portreath

Serco has secured a four-year contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to provide engineering and maintenance support at Remote

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