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Contractors Liability Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
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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Roads Online
DECEMBER 18, 2024
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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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
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. You’d find it difficult to imagine a top-flight club operating from such a compact venue.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
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.
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.)
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.
The Construction Index
JUNE 18, 2025
In October 2024 the then transport secretary commissioned a review of the procurement and delivery of major transport projects, with specific reference to HS2. It sets out how the politicians in a hurry to build the world’s best and fastest railway meant that cost control went out of the window and gold plating ran riot.
The Construction Index
JUNE 24, 2025
Managing director Paul McCormack said: “This significant investment reflects our commitment to achieving the highest standards in quality, service, sustainability and safety for our customers. Robot brickie builds Durham houses 20 hours A bricklaying robot is making its UK debut in Durham. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
The Construction Index
JUNE 19, 2025
The National Infrastructure Commission estimated that public and private sector investment will need to increase by 30-50% over the next decade to deliver more complex infrastructure.
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Construction Dive
JULY 21, 2025
Published July 21, 2025 Robert Freedman Lead Editor post share post print email license Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell testifies during a Senate Banking Committee hearing in 2024. Cost overruns incurred by the Federal Reserve on the renovation of its headquarters and two other buildings it owns in Washington, D.C.,
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.
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.
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. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and LEED Platinum is its highest certification. The contractor is Ed Nugent of Fort Montgomery, NY.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Orders are now being accepted for the latest 2024 edition of the ANSI/NETA Standard for Electrical Commissioning Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems , a publication of NETA, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 20, 2024
This expansion gives the Baird Center the ability to seamlessly run multiple shows and events at the same time thanks to the diversity of meeting spaces that are now available, providing them the opportunity to utilize the building’s footprint to its full potential.” The project is overall designed toward LEED Silver green building standards.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 1, 2024
‘Mesh with the Best’ New York’s Architizer.com has awarded Kaynemaile ’s RE/8 architectural mesh an A+ Jury Award for ‘ Building Envelopes, Cladding, and Roofing ’ in its 12 th annual awards honoring the world’s best architecture and spaces. Kaynemaile was also the A+ Popular Choice Winner for ‘ Sustainable Design.’ Outside of the U.S.,
BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Visual Indication Trims Solve Security Challenges in Retrofits 1 kcichowicz Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:54 Backwards compatible visual indication trims can help retrofits more readily achieve recommendations for safer school design.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future. Not only driving the BIM development from a technology point of view but also from the collaborative aspect, building specific project teams and virtual groups.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As of 2024, the industry is expected to face a downturn, with a projected decline in construction activity. For a comprehensive overview of current trends and projections in the European construction market, you can explore the Euronews and European Commission reports. For more on the impact of these regulations, visit Think ING.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A traditional sequence of design-bid-build procurement arrangement of the curtain wall is likely appropriate in this example, so long as the initial basis-of-design selection does not require significant system design alterations to fit unique project requirements. Design team Architect: typically leads the design team.
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UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The post Learn About the Latest News on UK Construction Expenses Jump to 3.8%, Frustration Across Business as UK Recession and Building Slowdown Numbers Emerge and London Affordable Housing Construction Has Stalled appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Nick concludes: “2024 will bring new global construction industry challenges.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 12, 2025
LONDON, 25th NOVEMBER 2024 WindsorPatania Architects futuristic Extended Reality Lab (XR Lab) project has claimed the Inspiring Learning Space award at the recent Education Estates Awards 2024 in Manchester. XR Lab: designed by WindsorPatania Architects. Image WindsorPatania.
BDC Network
AUGUST 19, 2024
Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:35 A multilayered approach to safer school design may create design challenges. This is because openings are a critical part of a means of egress paths, which are required by building codes to be fire-rated.
Construction Daily News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
This building serves as a focal point for ongoing revitalization efforts in the area, combining cultural heritage with modern developments. The Landmarks Preservation Commission played a crucial role in ensuring that the character of the district was maintained while adapting to modern needs.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Sustainability was an important theme throughout the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2024 Fall Conference, with sessions covering vinyl life cycle assessments (LCAs), the future of environmental product declarations (EPDs) and embodied carbon legislation on the federal and state levels. You need to understand the baseline.”
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
” Meanwhile, Australian huge cranes have the potential to bring in a new era for the building industry in the United Kingdom. Mazars partner Mark Boughey said: “There are now a dozen building companies going under every day in the UK. Mazars expects sector issues through 2024/25. This is a tough time for construction.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 21, 2024
The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The post Read the Latest News on Bluebeam and CIOB Promote Building Software, Construction Must Adopt Technology, UK Investigates Cheap Chinese Excavator Imports and Construction Starts Declined Dramatically appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK building industry needs “sustained periods of economic growth” to succeed.
Stok
APRIL 12, 2023
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new climate rules that would require registrants to report greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risks, among other metrics. According to legal professionals close to the development of these standards, this provision as is will likely not be included in the final rules.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit. The garage is New York City’s first ever municipal project contracted as a design-build construction undertaking, under the recently authorized NYC design-build legislation.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
The council said summer work will enlarge carriageways, build key crossing sites, and modify roads. We are happy that the council approved our bid to build a new sustainable construction centre and thanks to all the stakeholders. Falkirk Council appointed the largest UK contractor for the Westfield A9/A904 upgrade scheme.
Construction Daily News
MAY 30, 2025
clearance to move forward with the building of its CP2 LNG project in Louisiana. Venture Global received authority to build the facility, but FERC undertook an extra air quality environmental evaluation after a court order. In August 2024, the U.S. On the other hand, according to a FERC document released on Friday, U.S.
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Construction Daily News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
As the community anticipates these changes, stakeholders are keen to ensure that the new development aligns with local interests and environmental standards. In 2022, the Clark County Commission expanded its historic designation, highlighting the neighborhood’s importance within Southern Nevada.
Construction Daily News
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In today’s construction news, Gordian’s new Quarterly Construction Cost Insights Report for Q3 2023 shows that material costs are still high compared to past years, but prices for building and construction materials are starting to level off after years of big changes. Prices of Building Materials in the U.S.
In Eight
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Originally aired on 9/5/2024 | 60 Minute Watch Time Since its founding in 1890, Sundt Construction has led the North American construction industry. Join InEight’s own CPO Brad Barth, along with a suite of Sundt’s development leaders in an exploration of how attentive organizations can build elite teams despite a global workforce shortage.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 17, 2023
Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Furthermore, there are indications that things are turning around in the building business in the UK. Peter manages company development and customer success for Build-Zone and sets strategic goals.
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Bylt News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. Port Eastside LLC paid $4 million for a low-rise office building on 7.3
Construction Daily News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
NEW Road and Bridge Construction and Repair Tool Original Source: New Tool for Building and Fixing Roads and Bridges: Artificial Intelligence Engineers are utilizing AI to make lighter concrete blocks for new bridges in Pennsylvania, where 13% are structurally poor. standards are lacking, which is concerning. Another idea uses A.I.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2025
Bellet Construction, a leader in exterior building restoration and construction, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a contract by the Brooklyn Public Library to conduct critical parapet wall inspections at 62 of their branches. Were pleased to play a part in safeguarding these important community resources. </p>
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Construction Daily News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In todays construction news , read about the commission discovering that during the previous 30 years, physical productivitythe total number of homes constructed per hour of laborhad more than halved. Over the past 30 years, physical productivitythe number of dwellings created each hourhas more than halved, according to the commission.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Nearly five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor air quality remains top of mind within the building industry. This, combined with new building codes and stricter energy efficiency requirements, continues to influence how and where ventilation systems are both specified and needed.
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CCR Magazine
MARCH 10, 2025
Siemens’$190 million investment in an electrical equipment manufacturing facility in Fort Worth will create jobs for 800 Texans and help build critical infrastructure to meet Texas growing data center demand. In fiscal year 2024, which ended on Sept. 30, 2024, the Siemens Group USA generated revenue of $21.2
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2025
Sustainably-Minded Business Development : Ninety percent (90%) of construction managers agreed that adopting more sustainable building solutions would help win more business for their company. 30, 2024 (epa.gov/egrid); fuel emissions factors based on the U.S. Fieldwork took place between December 30, 2024 and January 8, 2025.
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