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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

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.

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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

The post Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application.

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CSI National Conference awards The Construction Specifier’s article of the year

Construction Specifier

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.

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New construction technology releases: July 2025

Construction Dive

Permission granted by DJI Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. From a durable, long-running drone to software that lets pros compile a comprehensive visual record, the latest construction technology releases provide a range of services and solutions to help make building easier.

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JOG: Transforming structural re-levelling

Roads Online

Mainmarks JOG computer-controlled, multipoint injection system is helping to re-level entire structures across several industries. JOG Computer Controlled Grouting is a state-of-the-art, computer-controlled, multipoint injection system. This helps to minimise any new stresses on the building or asset. Images: Mainmark.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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Mass timber provides options amid steel tariffs: Timberlab CEO

Construction Dive

Permission granted by FLOR Projects Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Evans, the president of Swinerton-owned mass timber firm Timberlab, has helped the company through the process of building up a domestic supply chain. Please let us know if you have feedback. Absolutely.