Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Wall panels with shiplap joints may also require installation in a particular order on the building. They must also be safely handled during installation and hoisted onto the building. EIFS provides continuous insulation (c.i.)

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Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

This is the standard method of double-entry bookkeeping, according to which all transactions are in separate accounts (revenues, expenses, etc.). Custom home building contracts and billing terms vary for each project, depending on the scope of the project and negotiations between the parties.

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Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

The labor shortage trend continued into 2024 with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimating that an additional half a million construction workers were needed in 2024, on top of the usual hiring, to meet the growing labor demand. In Canada, non-residential building construction costs rose by 0.8%

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Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Last Updated on November 11, 2024 In today’s fast-paced construction industry, effective cost management is essential to protect profits and ensure project success. Optimize Cost Coding Systems A well-structured cost coding system categorizes expenses by assigning specific codes to each cost element.

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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. Images: Geotab. Will Batty, Associate Vice President, Business Development at 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.

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Construction Dive

JULY 15, 2025

26, 2024, in La Casita-Garciasville, Texas. For example, tax credits for energy-efficient buildings are set to expire after 2026, creating urgency for stalled or newly planned green developments. Border construction will be a likely benefactor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. By Tom Little • June 13, 2025 Keep up with the story.

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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. On remote sites, Arcello said teams are increasingly building components offsite in labor-rich regions and transporting them to projects. Please let us know if you have feedback.

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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 To circumvent this requirement, WKJV and WEB orchestrated a scheme to reduce oversight and compliance with federal diversity standards, prioritizing their financial interests over legal obligations,” the suit reads. Recommended Reading $3.6B

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Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2025

Warehouse, hotel construction lift commercial planning By Sebastian Obando • June 11, 2025 Despite slower data center activity last month, the nonresidential pipeline grew 24% over 2024’s level. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Sign up A valid email address is required. Please select at least one newsletter.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Awards were presented primarily by the previous years winners, who recognized recipients for their many efforts toward progressing the work of the Association and the industry overall in 2024. He is the Chair of the International Building Code Task Group. He is Vice Chair of the GPC Marketing and Education Committee as well.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

Published June 18, 2025 Matthew Thibault Reporter post share post print email license The skyline of Austin, Texas, with the state capitol building in sight. Austin officially adopted the technology in October 2024 following a three-month pilot, and the city and county of Los Angeles launched the service on April 30, according to Gov.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 25, 2025

Following standardized frameworks helps to streamline communications and enhance long-term growth and sustainability. attracted nearly $593 billion in semiconductor and electric vehicle (EV)-related investments by the end of 2024. So far this year, several leading automakers announced plans to either build plants in the U.S.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Its seven-story, stratified stone and red brick facade and rounded, turret-like corner entrance shares design elements with Boise’s other historic structures, particularly the nearby 1901-era Idanha hotel building. As the firm grew and added partners, they designed many other landmark buildings in the Gem state and throughout the region.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 18, 2025

Deep Dive Opinion Library Events Press Releases Topics Sign up Search Sign up Search Commercial Corporate News Economy Infrastructure Labor Safety Tech Sustainability Legal/Regs An article from Dive Brief Startup JetZero to build $4.7B The startup is building a $4.7 billion factory in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

As an ANSI-approved standard, the NGBS is subject to periodic review and updates in light of advances in building codes, technologies, and other developments. Please note: Only the marked changes and sections directly affected by those changes are open for comment, and comments must be submitted by May 27, 2024.

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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. Meanwhile, Worksport Ltd.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The 45-day public comment period for Draft 3 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now open and will close on Nov. The latest draft includes updates to align with newer building codes and introduces new compliance options for existing structures and buildings in tropical climates.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 21, 2023

Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2024

Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Offsite Construction Standards qpurcell Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:17 The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved the adoption of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 as a part of their adoption package of the International Code Council ’s suite of 2021 International Codes.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

Coming to the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) LAS VEGAS – Today, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced the launch of its Stronger Standards, Exceptional Structures campaign, in preparation for the release of the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). The newly added Section R506.2—Post-tensioned

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 3, 2023

The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code rbinsacca Sat, 06/03/2023 - 06:00 It’s no secret that homes built to contemporary energy codes are considerably more energy efficient than older homes, especially those built before the turn of the century. But the 2021 IECC has yielded some inefficient outcomes.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home qpurcell Wed, 05/29/2024 - 08:16 Black Buffalo 3D has broken ground in Fort Worth’s Southside community with its pilot LoMa 3D-printed home at 100 W. Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 13, 2022

guidance on tornado-resistant design into the model 2024 International Building Code passed the International Code Council’s structural committee by a vote of 14-0. A proposal to incorporate the first U.S.

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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

Enhancements and Further Open Standards Adoption Boost Collaboration Performance WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 1, 2024

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise. Among ACI’s processes, standardization stands out as the most rigorous consensus-building method.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The International Code Council’s ( ICC ’s) 2024 plumbing and mechanical codes have the most significant changes in 25 years. Photo courtesy International Code Council.  These enhancements were developed and implemented based on feedback from print and digital I-Codes users and aim to improve readability.

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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.”

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 10, 2024

By creating a statewide off-site construction program based on joint standards created by the International Code Council and the Modular Building Institute, the bill centralizes inspection and plan review of modular projects and helps create a regulatory path for modular home builders.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

to set general code standards requiring the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in the design and building process, applicable to both commercial buildings and schools. These statewide changes will be in effect as of July 1, 2024. California has become the first state in the U.S. Photo courtesy Bisgtock.

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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.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 7, 2024

EPA Introduces a New Certification: Energy Star NextGen ibush Tue, 05/07/2024 - 12:04 The EPA's newest certification aims to boost national energy and emissions savings and act as a catalyst for the construction of new, energy-efficient homes The U.S. Some home builders have already begun building to the NextGen specification.

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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.

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