The Pro Builder

APRIL 11, 2024

Lumber Leads Building Materials Prices Higher in March ibush Thu, 04/11/2024 - 13:28 Overall, the cost of building materials rose during March, with softwood lumber, gypsum products, and concrete all seeing price increases. Read more Building Materials Trends Operations Building Materials

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Building Materials 130

The Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2024

After falling for 10 consecutive months, the non-seasonally adjusted PPI for gypsum building materials rose 2.95% during February, while the seasonally adjusted PPI for ready-mix concrete went up 0.25% in February after increasing by 1.76% during January. Softwood lumber prices were 10.35% lower in February 2024 when compared to 2023.

Building Materials 130

Building Materials 130

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials. are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials.

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Green Building Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 263

The Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2024

Latest PPI Report Shows Price Increase for Building Materials in April csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:08 Softwood lumber increased by more than 6% month-over-month, but ready-mix concrete fell for the first time in four months The U.S. Read more Building Materials Purchasing Construction Building Materials

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Building Materials Contracts 130

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass qpurcell Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:25 Plantd , a manufacturer of carbon-capturing building materials, has partnered with a North Carolina farmer to plant 101 acres of perennial grass. Full-scale production and delivery is expected to begin in 2024. The nation’s largest homebuilder, D.R.

Building Materials Manufacturing 312

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Building Materials Structural Systems 312

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Simon Rawlinson, head of Strategic Research & Insight at Arcadis, said that London’s high rise residential market should brace for significant delays following the GLA’s accelerated introduction of a mandatory second staircase requirement for all new residential buildings over 30m.

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Staircases Procurement Building Materials Government Works 332

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 8, 2023

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Prometheus Materials , a leader in sustainable building materials, announced today the achievement of remarkable results in the ASTM C423 sound-absorption testing of its ground-breaking bio-cement and bio-concrete technology.

Building Materials 246

Building Materials Building Performance Measurement Modular Construction Sustainability 246

Procore

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Groundbreak is the global construction innovation event of the year – 2024’s edition brought over 4,500 professionals from around the world together in Denver to explore how Procore is connecting construction through technology and people. 

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Schedule Management Risk Management Construction Management Building Automation 69

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

California is experiencing a construction boom in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and urban development. Tools like Building Radar are proving invaluable in identifying early-stage projects and optimizing sales processes for construction firms.

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Building Optimization Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52

The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2024

Webinar on Demand: 5 Tips to Build a High-Performance Home ibush Mon, 04/22/2024 - 07:46 See and hear how the production team for The New American Home 2024 achieved a remarkable -45 HERS rating for the residence. Insights shared in the webinar can be applied to any home in any market at any price point.

Renewable Energy Systems 249

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting Green Building 249

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). Elevate your knowledge with PTI Academy !

Building Codes 263

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Standards 263

The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

New Initiative Enables Builders to Reduce Embodied Carbon qpurcell Tue, 05/28/2024 - 09:51 Creating more efficient homes doesn’t just mean they’ll use less energy after they’re built. It also means the homes have a smaller carbon footprint before and as they’re built—by reducing the emissions from all their materials.

Environmental Consulting 285

Environmental Consulting Building Materials Energy Efficiency Procurement 285

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements. Renovations were carried out with the utmost respect for the original design and materials, ensuring that any changes blended seamlessly with the existing structure.

Historic Preservation 189

Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Structural Systems 189

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. Here are the 2024 Ivory Prize Top 25 Finalists (listed by category and alphabetical order): Construction & Design 1.

Building Materials Manufacturing 299

Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Permits Building Automation 299

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Irving, Texas – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is excited to announce its Pipe School 2024 held January 29th – February 1st in Frisco, TX, just outside of Dallas. A tour of Rinker Materials Grand Prairie plant is also available on Wednesday morning. Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability. “As

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Stakeholder Engagement Building Resilience Inspection 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 3, 2025

MMT supplies materials for the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States Spokane Valley, WA Mercer Mass Timber (MMT ) , a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc.,

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Zoning 100

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 11, 2023

And while their top challenges for the year remain focused on higher labor and materials costs and finding qualified labor to build homes, those issues appear to be waning (along with supply-chain delays) in the face of increasingly pressing concerns and barriers, such as local permitting fees and finding and entitling land (see chart, below).

Surveying 130

Surveying Building Products Distribution Building Permits Energy Efficiency 130

Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2025

Mercer Mass Timber (MMT), a manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials, is providing cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (Glulam) for two major sections of the campus, opening in late 2025 to early 2026. The installation of the mass timber panels began in Spring 2024 and is now fully complete.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 30, 2025

Ranked number two in the United States on Building Design + Construction’s “Top 90 Hotel and Resort Construction Firms for 2024,” PCL Construction excels at this by providing services such as diverse self-perform capabilities and a highly personalized preconstruction approach tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

Schedule Management 212

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Quality Control Project Management 212

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Commercial Construction Costs 2024 increased 0.1% for the month of November 2024, while overall construction input prices are 0.5% Prices decreased crude petroleum prices were down 3.3%, while unprocessed energy materials prices were down 2.0%., The post Commerical Construction Costs 2024 appeared first on 4BT.

Risk Management 97

Risk Management Energy Efficiency Building Materials Construction Equipment 97

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

third from left), receive The Construction Specifier’s 2024 Article of the Year Award at the CSI National Conference in Houston, Texas. Leveraging their expertise in the topic, Habellion and Gaynor delve into the 2022 New York City Building Code, which mandates fireblocking for most exterior wall assemblies and eliminates previous exceptions.

Building Codes 109

Building Codes Building Controls Building Materials Construction Management 109

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. The Kenneth G.

Renewable Energy Systems 263

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Electrical Systems 263

Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Rampant construction inflation, knock-on costs of delays from Covid and more stringent fire testing of materials are being blamed for pushing the project seriously over budget. But the final cost and programme timeline will not be known until the start of 2024. This would also be funded through borrowing.”

Budgeting 246

Budgeting Building Materials Estimating 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO – MBMA.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has announced its 2024 board of directors. 2023 was a good year for the metal building community and I am looking forward to an even better 2024. and MBMA’s leadership has helped to grow the use and acceptance of this popular building type.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design Building Materials 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. To that end, we caught up with 30+ industry experts and insiders who have generously shared their perspectives and predictions for 2024. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

The Pro Builder

MARCH 21, 2024

Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’ qpurcell Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:48 A crew leader consults an assembly drawing with color-coded instructions, then calls out a color: blue, red, yellow. Replacing Concrete with Composite Blocks Photo courtesy RENCO USA RENCO’s proprietary building blocks replace concrete, steel, and wood.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 264

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 264

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This year’s theme is “All Homes Start Here” because IBS is the place where all the newest ideas, products, techniques, and professionals come together to move the home building industry forward. IBS is a big deal because home building is a big deal. But maybe some of you are still unsure about your plans for late February ’24.

Building Materials 246

Building Materials Zoning 246

Procore

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

At Procore, we believe that construction is about more than just turning plans and materials into a finished build – it’s about people. With Resource Management, construction businesses can plan, track, and forecast labor, equipment, and materials seamlessly from one unified platform.

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Construction Equipment Project Management Construction Management Building Materials 52

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

AI Resource Guide Released for Builders and Contractors qpurcell Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:47 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has recently released its artificial intelligence technology guide for the construction community, which includes definitions, use cases, and considerations for builders.

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Building Automation Lean Construction Building Codes Building Optimization 264

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Don’t Burn Straw—Build With It qpurcell Tue, 02/06/2024 - 09:50 After harvesting their rice and wheat crops, many farmers across the globe burn the straw that’s left on their fields. The company gathers straw that otherwise would go up in harmful flames and turns it into building boards. This practice accounts for 3.5%

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Sustainability Painting/finishing 264

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura® ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:40 Case Study Image The $20 million addition to the luxury Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms.

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Optimization Painting/finishing 246

Jonas Construction

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

With another year closed, 2024 is stretched out before us like a blank canvas. So what can the construction industry expect from 2024? Let’s take a look into what’s on the horizon in this 2024 construction outlook. In this blog: What is the Construction Market Outlook for 2024? In the U.S.,

Building Materials Manufacturing 97

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 97

Procore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on another remarkable year spent working alongside our customers, partners and the global construction community. Together, we’ve continued to build a connected construction industry–one that enables productivity, efficiency and safety.

Building Products Distribution 69

Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Green Building General Contracting 69

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:40 Case Study Image The $20 million addition to the luxury Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms.

Energy Efficiency 244

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Optimization Painting/finishing 244

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

How AI and Mushrooms Helped Turn an Empty Urban Lot into Affordable Housing qpurcell Wed, 01/10/2024 - 10:39 In Oakland, Calif., According to Autodesk, the project will be built at about half the cost, time, and carbon footprint of a typical multifamily building in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction Building Design 264

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 29, 2024

With its latest annual Make It Real program, Autodesk is challenging high school students to imagine how to design and build a habitat for an extreme environment. For the Make It Resilient 2024 contest , any extreme environment such as a desert, rainforest, deep ocean site, areas prone to flooding, or even another planet can be chosen.

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Building Resilience Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design Building Materials 126