Full transition from diesel to electric for construction site equipment may be more case specific than first imagined. The challenges to going all battery-electric have been well documented. The cost of battery-electric equipment is much higher than the diesel equivalent.…
Surge in Rebar Prices: A Challenge for Egypt’s Construction Industry The construction industry in Egypt is facing an uphill battle, with a sharp rise in the cost of rebar, a vital construction material. This increase in rebar prices, driven by…
Dame Judith Hackitt welcomed the merchants and distributors The aim of the CPPI is to stop construction product manufacturers making misleading or inaccurate claims about their products. It was set up by the Construction Product Association (CPA) in response to…
© roboticsandautomationnews As we continually aim for progress in a flourishing world, we always look for simpler and quicker ways to get things done. For the construction and infrastructure industry, this ease has come from recent advancements in robotics and…
ST PAUL, Minn. — Editor’s note: The video above first aired on KARE 11 in May 2022. An investigation into a pair of Minnesota subcontractors that began in 2019 revealed widespread illegal activity including wage theft, according to the Minnesota…
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, SafeWork NSW is urging site managers and workers to not rush or cut corners when it comes to meeting end of year deadlines. They are also being reminded to safely secure their sites heading…
Late payments and transaction errors run rampant in the construction industry. The sector’s days sales outstanding (DSO) — a measurement of how long a company waits to receive payment for its products or services — clocks in at a staggering…
At least 2 years needed to fulfill demand for more hotel rooms – Construction Industry Council Council President, Gordon Jenkins As the tourism industry faces a shortage of rooms and need about 5,000 more, the Construction Industry Council says it…
In the dynamic and ever evolving construction world, staying informed about key aspects is crucial for success. Knowing what to do, what to buy staying on top of the latest trends ensures a successful and collaborative company. Here are eight…
If Clause 34 of the Finance Bill is enacted in its current form, the following changes to GPS will be introduced from 6 April 2024: VAT returns and payments will be added to the ‘compliance test’ for GPS status to…