Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

This is due to the nature of the work, which usually requires a lot of time to complete and has a high risk of delays because of bad weather, material shortages, or other factors beyond the direct control of the construction company. This transparency builds trust and helps ensure financial discipline throughout the project.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The predominantly concrete structure for the student housing building sits atop rammed aggregate piers and spread footings. Immediately to the west sits a six-story parking structure completed last year by McCarthy Building Cos. The predominantly concrete structure sits atop rammed aggregate piers and spread footings.

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Roads Online

JUNE 18, 2025

Geotab has released its 2024 Sustainability and Impact Report. Geotab has released its 2024 sustainability report analysing its current position on its ambitious goals, all while helping the infrastructure industry with its own. Scope One looks at direct emissions sourced, owned and controlled by Geotab. Images: Geotab.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Of the insurers surveyed, 53 percent experienced higher claim severity in 2024 compared with 41 percent the prior year. Even with overall inflation reportedly easing in 2024, most (83 percent) insurers cited inflation as having an impact on their decision to raise rates. Inflation continues driving up claim expenses.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

Sustainability 59

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

26, 2024, in La Casita-Garciasville, Texas. Beyond factory construction Other sectors likely to benefit include defense-related construction, air traffic control improvements and traditional energy production, said Jeff Urbanchuk, senior vice president at the American Council of Engineering Companies.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

The sector accounted for more than 70% of the increase in private nonresidential construction spending between March 2024 and March 2025. The newly adopted tariffs have become a new variable in cost control ,” said Keene. “We Gerville via Getty Images Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Activity is very high.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

A Kentucky attorney has filed a false claims lawsuit against the contractors building the $3.6 Per the complaint, Walsh’s self-performing approach — a common industry practice that prime contractors engage in to have more control over a project’s timeline and budget — minimizes subcontracting. Please let us know if you have feedback.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Navigating battery energy storage augmentation 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:06 Engineers By implementing an augmentation plan upfront, owners can minimize potential delays and unforeseen costs when augmentation needs to occur, according to Burns & McDonnell energy storage technology manager Joshua Crawford.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

The 2024 20 under 40 Outstanding Women in Construction recipients were awarded during PWC’s holiday event in December. Broadway Builders, Environmental Code Consultants Inc., PWC NY offers informative industry programming, exclusive member resources, and leadership and networking opportunities.

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The Construction Index

JUNE 20, 2025

But while rival volume house-builder Vistry has opted to flout the UK Corporate Governance Code by combining the roles of chair and chief executive officer in a single individual, Greg Fitzgerald, Berkeley is keeping the roles separate. in the year (2024: £2,464.3m) included £2,432.2m of residential revenue (2024: £2,395.7m, £14.8m

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 26, 2025

Lastly, to build containerships in the US, HD Hyundai announced the start of a strategic shipbuilding partnership with Tampa Ship, a significant US shipyard that is part of the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) family of businesses. .” Irby claimed the robbers got past the code and messed with the control panel. shipbuilding.

Construction Equipment 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. The overall winner for the best BIM project of 2024 is the Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki, an end-to-end BIM project.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

25 Innovative Solutions to the Housing Affordability Crisis qpurcell Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:32 Nonprofit organization Ivory Innovations has announced the Top 25 Finalists for the 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. zoning codes; and PermitFlow , a permit software that streamlines and digitizes the permitting process.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels.

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Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 14, 2024

CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) By accelerating build times, CertainTeed ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES™ (OPA™) helps you complete more homes in less time, for more projects and more profits per year. kcichowicz Mon, 10/14/2024 - 09:56 [link]

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution qpurcell Mon, 01/22/2024 - 09:41 Cement and concrete production generates as much as 9% of all human CO2 emissions. Photo courtesy Carbon Limit What happens to the mineralized CO2 if the building gets torn down or the road gets torn up? It’s stable, which is the best part.

Concrete Pouring 263

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The Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2024

Georgia Gets Its First Passive House csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:38 With just one other PHIUS-certified house in the southeastern US, Georgia is the second state to build to the green, zero-carbon standard Georgia just saw the completion of its first certified passive house. We’re really starting to ramp up in the Southeast.”

Building Codes 130

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The Start of Celebration: Zweig Group’s 2024 Class of Rising Stars An introduction by Kyle Ahern, Employee Experience and Data Strategist, Zweig Group The announcement of Zweig Group’s 2024 class of Rising Stars marks the start of my favorite time of the year—award season.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Really ibush Fri, 02/16/2024 - 11:01 The United States has a housing affordability problem. But rather than streamline stick-building—the most impactful thing in a builder’s control—some in our industry seem fixated on relatively fringe, albeit innovative, ideas to address the crisis. HUD-code homes. 3D printed homes.

Building Products Distribution 130

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The post Forecasting the Future: Will Construction Costs Go Down in 2024? In this blog post, we will explore the numerous aspects that play a role in shaping construction costs and present a detailed analysis of what to expect in 2024, specifically addressing the question: will construction costs go down in 2024?

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Cost Control Building Materials 64

BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials Building Controls 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

The Colombini house is one of just 24 houses in the nation honored with a 2024 DOE Housing Innovation Award and one of only two in New York and New England. The DOE ZERH program represents the federal government’s most stringent above-code voluntary program for high-performance homes. The contractor is Ed Nugent of Fort Montgomery, NY.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The home is designed and built to be net zero and to achieve certifications including Energy Star, the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready, and the National Green Building Standard’s highest rating, Emerald. LG’s Smart Kit provides convenient remote-control features.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Electrical Wiring Installation Piping Installation 130

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Using Specialty Glazing Central to Achieve Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:22 Three schools offer examples of how specialty glazing, such as security- and fire-rated glass, can be used to achieve safer school design. However, the glazing in these areas can also be seen as weak links within the building envelope.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 98

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Quality Control Energy Efficiency 130

BDC Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Predictive Sun Hours and Detailed Wind Analysis with Autodesk Forma, Stacy Song. Image courtesy NBBJ 4.

Building Design 98

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation 98

BDC Network

JUNE 6, 2024

The Next Generation of Higher Education Campus & Facility Management 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/06/2024 - 10:27 University Buildings Learn about the transformation happening on campuses across the nation. Digital IDs and smart access control solutions are changing how students, faculty and staff work, live and play. Campus 2.0:

Facility Management 94

Facility Management Building Controls Change Management Energy Efficiency 94

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota In his session entitled “What Do We Need to Know When It Comes to New Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota?,” As of January 5, 2024, the IECC path went away. The scope has changed for historic buildings. Another change is the revised climate zone map.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Controls 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

BDC Network

MAY 3, 2024

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

Building Code Compliance 91

Building Code Compliance Building Controls Facility Management Cost Control 91

The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Construction Material Outlook – Q1 2024 Lumber: Trending up In 2023, lumber prices experienced an overall decline following the spikes observed in 2020. As auto comes back, steel buyers are willing to build inventory again. This is primarily due to the Auto Workers’ Strike. However, this might be short lived.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems HVAC Systems 52

BDC Network

MAY 29, 2024

Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:37 Learn why a Colorado-based framing contractor favors panelized walls over traditional framing in APA’s Compelling Conversations. We believe that product compliance and build schedules have all become increasingly demanding.

Wall Systems 105

Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Site Planning Quality Control 105

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Student Safety is Still SAFTI’s Top Priority 1 kcichowicz Thu, 02/22/2024 - 07:58 SAFTI FIRST For many K-12 schools, the safety and security of students, faculty and staff remains a top priority in school design for both new construction and renovations/additions. It was true in this November 2022 BD&C article, and it remains true for 2024.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Building Standards Stakeholder Engagement Controls Manufacturing 98

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

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