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What’s really driving volatility in construction cost estimates
Construction Dive (USA): Clients often take early projections as gospel. Instead, builders should educate them on how the numbers can change, write two consultants.
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B.C. Supreme Court hearings begin for legal challenges to LNG pipeline project
Construct Connect (CA): VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court is set to weigh in on two legal challenges filed over the provincial government’s decision to allow a liquefied natural gas pipeline project to go ahead on a 12-y
BBC Business (UK)
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
BBC Business (UK): The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
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Man arrested after officer allegedly hit in face at logging protest in B.C. Interior
Construct Connect (CA): SALMO, B.C. — Two men have been arrested after police tried to remove a small group of protesters blocking a logging road in the British Columbia Interior, with one man allegedly hitting an officer
BBC Business (UK)
What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords
BBC Business (UK): The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
Construction News (UK)
DfT chiefs defend using HS2 team for Liverpool-to-Manchester line
Construction News (UK): Senior government officials have defended a decision to put a key strand of the £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) programme in the hands of a team from the troubled High Speed 2 project. Departm
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ISG administrators settle claim against architects over job delay
Construction News (UK): ISG’s administrators have settled an £8m claim out of court against an architecture firm over delays to a project completed in 2022. W Griffiths Architects was accused of failing to properly carry
Construction News (UK)
Calls for HSE funding boost after years of cuts
Construction News (UK): Politicians and peers are calling for the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) funding to be restored to pre-2010 levels, amid concerns over reduced enforcement capabilities. The All-Party Parliamen
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Middle East conflict: nearly 70% of construction firms fear ‘severe’ impact
Construction News (UK): Almost seven in 10 UK construction companies fear “severe” impacts from the Middle East conflict over the next six months, new research shows. Respondents to the Q1 2026 Construction Market Intelli
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Construction on Edmonton’s 95 Avenue resumes for a final year
Construct Connect (CA): EDMONTON – Construction has started on stage two of the 95 Avenue Renewal project from 163 Street to 170 Street. The City of Edmonton notes the project will rehabilitate roads, replace streetlights
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Barclays cuts back risky lending after £228m hit from UK mortgage firm MFS
Guardian Business (UK): Bank’s chief executive points to alleged fraud as it sets aside a further £105m for motor finance compensationBusiness live – latest updatesBarclays is pulling back from lending to risky borrowers,
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Vancouver council approves ‘people-first’ vision for Gastown
Construct Connect (CA): VANCOUVER — The Gastown Public Spaces Plan has been unanimously approved by Vancouver City Council. According to a release, the plan sets a long-term vision to “strengthen Gastown as a welcoming, p