Sustainable Industrial Project Delivered at Manchester Airport

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As a milestone in the wider transformation of the World Freight Terminal in Manchester (UK) — delivered two weeks ahead of schedule in partnership with Columbia Threadneedle Investments — B4 comprises a 92,000-square-foot, high-spec industrial and logistics unit with integral office space and external works and landscaping. Situated within airport security boundaries at one of the UK’s most important logistics hubs, the building has been constructed to a BREEAM Rating of Excellent and EPC A+. It is the latest in a series of developments delivered by McLaren Construction Midlands and North for Columbia Threadneedle at the World Freight Terminal at Manchester … Read more

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New Rail Network Opens, Upgrades Connectivity with Perth

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After years of detailed planning, complex construction and collaborative delivery, Perth’s first east-west cross line connection recently opened in Australia. Delivered by CPB Contractors as part of the NEWest Alliance, the Thornlie-Cockburn Line is a city-shaping transport link that will, for the first time, provide a direct connection from the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium. The project marks a major milestone in the expansion of Perth’s rail network. The Thornlie-Cockburn Line includes: Two new stations at Nicholson Road and Ranford Road Upgrades to Thornlie, Cockburn Central and Perth Stadium stations Enhanced passenger connections via elevated platforms and new canopies New … Read more

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Sensera Systems Scales Jobsite Intelligence with AI-Powered SiteCloud Search

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Sensera Systems released its AI-powered search functionality for SiteCloud, the company’s software for viewing, monitoring and sharing visual data captured on the jobsite. The feature is now available to all Sensera Systems’ SiteCloud users. Construction sites are complex with numerous activities happening simultaneously, making it challenging to maintain operations and meet project timelines. With the new functionality, users can quickly find the important events captured through Sensera’s jobsite intelligence solution. It delivers data-based insights efficiently, so project teams spend less time reviewing data and more time making informed decisions that result in productive, safe and secure projects. AI-powered SiteCloud Search … Read more

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ABC Reports Nonunion Construction Workforce Tops 80% in 41 States

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Associated Builders and Contractors released an analysis of 2024 state union membership data published by unionstats.com, which found that in 41 states at least 80% of workers in the private construction industry did not belong to a union. At least 90% of workers in the private construction industry did not belong to a union in 29 states in 2024 and 2023, up from 26 states in 2022 and 24 states in 2021. Nationwide, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that nearly 8 million construction industry workers were not members of a union in 2024, a 12,000-person increase from 2023. … Read more

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Joint Venture Completes Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh

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The Balfour Beatty and Holt Brothers Construction joint venture has completed the Gipson Play Plaza at Dorothea Dix Park, Raleigh, North Carolina, delivering the largest adventure playground in the Southeast. The plaza serves as the centerpiece of Phase 1 of the Dix Park Master Plan, transforming the 308-acre historic site into a world-class destination for families and community members of all ages and abilities. The 18.5-acre Gipson Play Plaza represents one of the region’s most complex park construction projects, requiring advanced engineering solutions, custom fabrication and innovative construction techniques across 10 distinct play zones. The project’s complexity demanded close collaboration … Read more

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