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Tariffs keep contractors guessing on material costs

Construction Dive

Uncertainty around trade policy and its impact on materials costs could lead more contractors to hold off on shovels hitting the ground. Given the current landscape, we anticipate continued volatility in materials pricing through the second half of the year,” said O’Reilly. “A

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Barratt Redrow joins Pallet Loop

The Construction Index

The number of green Pallet Loop pallets entering the building materials supply chain has now passed one million. Every year, Barratt Redrow accepts delivery of hundreds of thousands of pallets carrying core building materials. And with Barratt Redrow joining the network and embracing the concept, that number is set to keep rising.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

Alpha Testing, a UES company, was chosen by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to provide quality control/construction materials testing services to multiple project teams. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres. The dam is two miles long and 90-feet tall, with a 110-foot-tall intake tower.

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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions

The Pro Builder

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The American Institute of Architects’ Committee on the Environment looks at the best green buildings each year that save energy and water, utilize eco-conscious materials, and overall enhance the environment. High levels of recycled materials were used throughout, including floor tiles, composite timber, and steel.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

Business Facilities

In 2017 FPL purchased?the? FPL’s combined 10-year site plan includes a significant increase in battery storage deployment with approximately 700 MW of additional battery storage, for a total of 1,200 MW of battery storage by 2030. the clock struck midnight on Dec. formally closed its last coal-fired?plant?in in Florida.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing. Impact : The backbone of this project was infrastructure that included new roadways, underground utilities, large stormwater planters, detention basins, and below-ground stormwater storage. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres.