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How XL Construction built a building on top of a building in an earthquake zone

Construction Dive

Published July 1, 2025 Joe Bousquin Senior Editor post share post print email license A rendering of the Grimes Engineering Center on the University of California campus in Berkeley, Calif. Structural continuity depended on precisely matching 20 existing concrete columns — despite discrepancies in 45-year-old documents and field conditions.

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The Future of Prefabrication in Urban Residential Developments

Construction Daily News

Enter prefabrication processes. In addition, prefabrication processes yield many sustainability benefits that traditional on-site construction methods cannot match. In addition, prefabrication processes yield many sustainability benefits that traditional on-site construction methods cannot match.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You create structures that respect natural resources, reduce waste and support both occupants and surrounding communities. The core principle centres on resource conservation.

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ENR West Industry News | June 2025: Fast-Tracked LA High School Completed in Four Weeks

ENR Construction

Photo courtesy Swinerton June 16, 2025 A fast-tracked effort to create a temporary campus for the Palisades Charter High School in Los Angeles was completed in April by C.W. A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. and design firm Gensler.

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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

Jul 21, 2025 Giatec Scientific Inc. bubutu - stock.adobe.com Concrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability. Aali Alizadeh, PhD, P.Eng. Pouria Ghods, PhD, P.Eng. Construction employment grew 1.7

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Local Connection Key to Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Photo courtesy of Sundt Construction June 16, 2025 Maximize beds. The Hinarr Hu Moulik complex features a pair of seven-story cast-in-place concrete structures that span 314,000 sq ft and are clad with a precast concrete panelized facade, situated on a 12-acre site across the freeway from campus. 18 column reinforcing.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

Jonathan Kozlowski Jul 18, 2025 Trimble Inc. Concrete Contractor connected with Kopsida over email in June 2025. What have been the biggest challenges for concrete contractors so far in 2025? What segments of concrete construction have seen growth in 2025? How do you think this growth/narrowing will track going into 2026?