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Financial Leaders Face Penalties for Misleading Investors

January 8, 2026

In a significant move, the UK's financial regulator has penalized two former top finance executives from Carillion, a major construction company that went under in 2018. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that Richard Adam and Zafar Khan, both ex-finance chiefs, were aware of serious issues

technology

Building Tomorrow: How Robots Could Fill the Construction Gap

November 1, 2025

The construction industry is facing a big challenge. There aren't enough workers to meet the growing demand. This is due to several reasons. Many workers are retiring. Fewer young people are choosing this career. The COVID-19 pandemic also played a role. It led to the Great Resignation. Many workers

science

The Future of Concrete: Turning Seawater and CO2 into Building Blocks

April 5, 2025

The construction industry is facing a major challenge. Concrete, the most used human-made material, is a big polluter. It releases lots of carbon dioxide and relies on sand from coasts and rivers, which can harm the environment. But there's a new hope on the horizon. A team of researchers has come u

business

Working in the Heat: How Does It Affect Construction Workers' Output?

November 23, 2024

Climate change is making the world hotter, and that's causing problems for people who work outdoors, like construction workers. These jobs need a lot of physical effort, so when it's hot, it can be tough to keep up the same pace. A recent study looked at many other studies to see how heat affects ho

technology

How Blockchain Can Bring Construction Supply Chains Together

November 8, 2024

Ever tried to follow where your lunch came from? From farm to your table, it's a maze of suppliers, each with their own way of doing things. The construction industry faces a similar problem. They rely on so many different companies and financial institutions, it's like herding cats to keep track of

politics

Howard Fu Steers Procore Towards a Billion-Dollar Revenue Milestone Amid Digital Revolution in Construction

August 27, 2024

In the face of economic adversity, Howard Fu, Chief Financial Officer of Procore Technologies, Inc., is navigating a digital transformation blueprint to reshape the construction landscape and propel Procore towards a groundbreaking $1 billion revenue target. As the driving force behind transforming