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Boston Contractor Licensing Guide 2024: Steps, Permits, and State Differences

Contractors Liability Blog

Environmental and Green Building Standards Boston makes sure you follow green building rules, which might mean getting permits and doing things in an eco-friendly way. Massachusetts likes green ideas, too, but it’s not as strict as Boston when it comes to making buildings energy-efficient.

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Design Draw Build won the Honor Award in AIA California’s 2024 Architecture at Zero competition.

CCR Magazine

Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Californias 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine. To learn more, and see the full list of winners, visit [link].

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Lintec & Linhoff: From Africa to Australia

Roads Online

kilometre critical highway project in Abidjan Cte dIvoire as the country prepared for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, creating numerous jobs for the local community, improving the economy and social development in Egypt. In Africa, the Lintec CSD2500B worked on a 14.2-kilometre

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Shavon Charlot named president of SS&A Design Collective 

Civil + Structural Engineer

She officially assumed the role on November 16, 2024, upon the announcement of the forthcoming retirement of Bob Snider, PE, FHFI, CHC, LEED AP BD+C, principal, who served as president from 2008-2024.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

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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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

Construction begins in summer 2025 with Limak International as the main contractor, the same company working on FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou redevelopment, ensuring world-class expertise for the 30-month build programme. The 24 to 30-month construction period includes several phases of testing and commissioning before the official opening.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.