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Construction material price volatility presents significant challenges to project budgeting and risk management. Strategic procurement approaches, supply chain resilience strategies, and contract mechanisms that balance risk effectively enable stakeholders to navigate market fluctuations successfully. Understanding market dynamics, implementing escalation clauses, developing flexible procurement strategies, and maintaining strong supplier relationships help construction professionals maintain project viability despite unpredictable material cost movements.

The European Commission has unveiled a standardised calculation framework that will fundamentally reshape how the construction industry measures and reports the environmental impact of building materials. The new regulation creates a level playing field across member states by establishing...

Jobsite safety innovations represent a systematic approach to hazard elimination through equipment design, monitoring systems, and process improvements specifically targeting construction work’s most dangerous activities. From wearable technology detecting falls and environmental hazards to prevention-through-design methodologies embedding safety features into infrastructure, modern safety strategies work synergistically to protect workers from risks inherent in heavy machinery operation, material handling, and high-altitude construction. This comprehensive examination explores how innovative equipment, intelligent monitoring systems, and collaborative safety practices combine to create construction environments where worker protection and operational efficiency reinforce rather than contradict each other.

Breedon Group, which is a Leicestershire-headquartered construction materials firm has acquired Hardcrete, a prominent concrete supplier from South England. After the acquisition, the company is going to become part of Breedon Minimix, the concrete business. Hardcrete, which was founded in 2000,...

Boom lifts are the most popular type of aerial work platform. The high demand for these machines stems from their speed of service and adaptability. They’re more flexible and mobile than ladders and scaffolds, promoting productivity and safety. Discover...

Modern construction sites increasingly feature integrated teams where workers and machines collaborate as complementary partners, each contributing unique strengths toward shared objectives. This exploration examines collaborative workflows where technology augments human skill and judgment, improving overall productivity while simultaneously reducing physical strain on workers and enabling safer, more controlled construction processes. Advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and intuitive human-machine interfaces create opportunities for seamless integration between human expertise and mechanical precision, establishing new models for effective teamwork in dynamic construction environments.

ROGER Martin Group, the one who not so long ago celebrated their 130th anniversary, has taken delivery of the first Volvo L120 Electric wheel loader in France, which is indeed quite a significant landmark when we talk of the ongoing...