Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

Building Design 126

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 126

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 24, 2024

Design-Build Construction (DB) is one of the increasingly popular methods of construction. Instead of hiring an Architect to design your building and then finding a General Contractor to bid the design, a commercial building owner gets the designer and the contractor as one entity.

Building Design 97

Building Design Building Permits Building Materials Estimating 97

The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Fewer people can build many more homes per year.” All the other building materials are standard. The upshot?

Plumbing Systems 264

Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

One of the firms supporting the AEC industry’s charge towards efficiency and transparency is Ecobot, which launched in 2018 as one of the first digital solutions for environmental permitting. Data collected during environmental permitting at scale can be leveraged to track biodiversity, landform, surface, and subsurface soil data nationwide.

Permits 246

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Land Use Regulations 246

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

An Intelligent Homebuilding Platform Unleashes the Power of Data qpurcell Tue, 08/01/2023 - 09:30 Marc Minor was building houses on 50 acres of North Carolina land when he came to a realization. It’s the concept that there should be a single, seamless flow of data about a product from design to production and sale.

Building Products Distribution 246

Building Products Distribution Building Design Change Management Building Permits 246

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. bath homes of 3,957 sf that start at $1.05

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

To deliver the project, GDOT partnered with Michael Baker International, the lead design firm in charge of project management, structural design, and environmental permitting; Holt Consulting Co., LLC, the roadway design firm; Robert and Co. Geotechnical challenges arose during the projects final design phase.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Global engineering consultancy COWI in North America has been retained by Nova Scotia Department of Public Works standing offer for highway engineering services to provide detailed design and regulatory permitting for the replacement of the James River Bridge.

Building Permits 147

Building Permits Permits Public Works Environmental Consulting 147

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2023

How Epcon Communities fast-tracked new plan development with Higharc kcichowicz Wed, 12/06/2023 - 08:23 Case Study Image Epcon Communities has won numerous awards for its floor plans and kitchen layouts, but it had been years since they overhauled the curb appeal of their home designs.

Building Permits 246

Building Permits Site Planning Permits Building Design 246

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Epcon Communities fast-tracked new plan development with Higharc kcichowicz Wed, 12/06/2023 - 08:23 Case Study Image Epcon Communities has won numerous awards for its floor plans and kitchen layouts, but it had been years since they overhauled the curb appeal of their home designs.

Building Permits 246

Building Permits Site Planning Permits Building Design 246

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Epcon Communities fast-tracked new community development with Higharc kcichowicz Wed, 12/06/2023 - 08:23 Case Study Image Epcon Communities has won numerous awards for its floor plans and kitchen layouts, but it had been years since they overhauled the curb appeal of their home designs.

Building Permits 246

Building Permits Site Planning Permits Building Design 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 4, 2023

. (“Transcend”), the leading SaaS provider of generative design tools for critical infrastructure, announced today it has closed on its Series B financing round with participation from Autodesk, Inc.,

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 237

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Infrastructure Development Building Automation Building Resilience 237

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Here is an example of the concept of adaptive reuse, the surge in pickleballs popularity, notable examples of temporary installations, and the challenges of zoning, permitting and logistics in creating such facilities. Delays in obtaining these permits can disrupt timelines and increase costs. What is Adaptive Reuse?

Land Use Regulations 96

Land Use Regulations Zoning Building Permits Permits 96

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Extensive population growth calls for pipeline expansion in county’s South-Central region EDMONTON, AB, TAMPA, FL – TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has begun the final design phase of Segment B for the South Hillsborough Pipeline with longtime client Tampa Bay Water.

Facility Management 263

Facility Management Project Management Construction Management Building Permits 263

The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

Diamond Age Construction & Design Winner Diamond Age uses cutting-edge industrial-scale robotics to build homes at scale. Many Black and African American families are considered 'mortgage-ready,' but lack the capital needed for a down payment due to historic housing discrimination that has prevented Black people from building wealth.

Zoning 246

Zoning Building Permits Building Automation Building Products Distribution 246

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

Building Design 98

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. Curb Roller Manufacturing is known for building innovative, ergonomic equipment for shaping concrete flatwork as well as curb and gutter.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Environmental benefits are making an even stronger case for opting to use tents rather than the standard steel storage container both for new builds and major renovation projects. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.

Material Storage 246

Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2024

RELATED Design and Marketing Tips for Selling Homes in a High-Rate Environment Downturn Revisited—Why Efficiency Wins Every Time for Your Business Holding Back the Headwinds—Stormy Market Conditions for Home Builders The median sales price for a resale last year was a record high $389,800. from 2022, recording 1.469 million permits.

Building Permits 264

Building Permits Permits Change Management Construction Management 264

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances.

Change Management 98

Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Risk Management 98

ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

The full buildout of the masterplan envisions building 2,300 residential units. The town plans to spend nearly $87 million in two phases over 10 years building a new municipal water system and reconstructing Killington Rd., the access road to the ski resort that 5,000 vehicles use daily in winter, says Sherman.

Infrastructure Development 72

Infrastructure Development Land Use Regulations Building Permits Public Works 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Costs: As the scope is likely to evolve and change across the design and construction phases, EPCM projects can expect additional engineering costs as work progresses.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 22, 2023

The company is providing civil engineering design, survey and plat development and arborist services for the project’s first three phases. Bowman also developed site plans for each phase, including constructing three residential buildings, including senior housing, and a 1.25-acre

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Permits Infrastructure Development Site Planning 130

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%. Phase 2: Planning & Design In this phase, the full project plan takes shape. It sets the foundation for building.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Real Estate Development Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

With the bridge’s deteriorating conditions and the need to improve access and safety, the City of New Smyrna Beach hired DRMP as the prime consultant to design a replacement bridge. The new bridge design not only addresses current infrastructure challenges but also enhances the surrounding environment.

Environmental Consulting 264

Environmental Consulting Project Management Consulting Building Resilience Project Management 264

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

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. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

Building Permits 52

Building Permits Historic Preservation Land Use Regulations Permits 52

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The 425-square-foot house was designed for the solar decathlon, a collegiate competition for high-performance, renewable energy-powered structures, and according to ABC7, it serves as a replicable model for the future of home building. Read more Building Technology Education + Training Affordability Building Technology

Architecture 130

Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Building Permits Permits 130

Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

Wolgast has been a Design Build Construction Company for almost 40 years and we're curious if it's a well-known term among those who haven’t previously been involved with the construction of a commercial building. Design-Bid-Build). Have you heard the term before?

Building Design 62

Building Design Building Permits Building Materials Manufacturing General Contracting 62

CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Those participating in the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, learned about the building, energy and stretch codes in the state of Massachusetts in a presentation about the complexity of backstop calculations from presenter Christopher Grey ( Simpson Gumpertz & Heger ).

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Building Code Compliance Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 18, 2023

Buildings made of mass timber – layers of wood bonded together – are gaining popularity as greener and faster alternatives to concrete and steel structures. The key feature of the building is a post-tensioned rocking wall system built from mass timber panels. The research project is funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems 130

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Any commercial building can be built in three easy steps. The approach is easier on building owners so they can concentrate on their business instead of construction – we take care of it all from concept to completion. Substantial completion of the project is followed by a warranty phase with our 1-year building warranty.

Schedule Management 127

Schedule Management Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits 127

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 12, 2025

His extensive portfolio includes managing design-build and design-bid-build projects for the military across Alaska, the West Coast, Hawaii, and Guam, as well as overseeing commercial site design, and water and sewer utility installations.

Engineering 130

Engineering Project Management Consulting Project Management Building Permits 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Ceiling Systems Energy Conservation 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

She has extensive experience designing and managing both public and private projects in challenging geotechnical environments including civil infrastructure, multi-use urban infill projects, high-rise buildings, excavation and shoring, master-planned communities, hillside grading, and shoreline redevelopment projects.

Geotechnical Engineering 246

Geotechnical Engineering Infrastructure Development Public Works Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Anthony Falls Historic District’s National Register of Historic Places designation. The HNTB team was selected as engineer of record to study the bridge’s history, inspect, load rate, design, and assist in its reconstruction under a construction manager/general contractor (CMGC) model. Anthony Falls setting.

Historic Preservation 275

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Change Management 275

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Permitting and Regulatory Costs New York City has a detailed and often complicated regulatory environment, which adds to construction costs. Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and permits all contribute to the overall expense of any construction project. However, this doesnt mean sacrificing quality.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control Real Estate Development 52