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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

The tilt-up market is also rebounding due to its efficiency for large, repeatable structures, such as hotels and hospitals. Tariffs, particularly on imported steel products used in rebar and structural components, have had a direct and impactful effect on the operational costs and planning for concrete contractors.

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PCI Releases EPDs for Precast Concrete Products

For Construction Pros

Jul 11, 2025 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) @Rattanachat - stock.adobe.com The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI ) released the 2025 PCI Regionalized Industry Average Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for architectural, insulated, and structural precast concrete products.

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Decline in construction insolvencies

The Construction Index

While this is welcome news, the sector remains under considerable strain, and the recent data paints a picture of cautious resilience amid ongoing structural challenges.” He added: “The next quarter will be critical in determining whether the sector can steady itself – or slide further.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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Lack of clarity weighs on timber frame sector

The Construction Index

Muir Timber Systems recently secured a contract with SIM Building Group for 22 affordable homes at Whitehill Court in East Dunbartonshire A survey of more than 80 UK timber frame manufacturers that build homes and schools reveals “a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders and diminishing clarity about how to meet it”, according to its authors.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR Construction

-based architect—SOM—to serve as collaborating architect and architect-of-record to help with local codes, seismic requirements, structural engineering and navigating construction. SOM joined in 2015. These four buildings were taken down, but there wasn’t enough site area to get all the floor area on this portion.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money. Perry: One of home builders’ chief concerns is a lack of skilled labor.

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AISI Publishes “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes”

Civil + Structural Engineer

They will also be able to determine the level of performance in an energy code or high-performance rating system. In all cases, it is recommended that users refer to the adopted codes in effect where the building or structure will be constructed.” This document is designed to meet a variety of user needs,” said Jay Larson, P.E.,