The Korte Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Korte Company was awarded a Design-Build project by the Highland C.U.S.D. #5 The 8,753-square-foot renovation project is the first Design-Build school project for The Korte Company in Illinois and comes on the heels of the passage of Public Act 103-491 (aka the Municipal Design-Build Authorization Act).

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

The post Quiet Design That Builds a Minimalist Home That Feels Alive appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Minimalist design is about more than having less. A quiet design creates calm and helps focus settle into everyday life. Materials are chosen for durability and simplicity, not aesthetic appeal.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2025

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are a crucial component in industries that rely on efficient liquid storage and transportation. Here are the key factors industries should consider when using IBCs for liquid storage. Capacity and Design Features IBCs come in various sizes and designs to cater to specific industrial requirements.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. It’s critical to look at the implications these shifts have for employment, construction, and housing design. And the $1.2

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 3, 2025

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Have you ever wondered why steel buildings are becoming the go-to choice for commercial construction projects? From skyscrapers and warehouses to retail centers and office spaces, steel has revolutionized how we design and build structures in the modern era. Why Are Steel Buildings a Game-Changer in Commercial Construction ?

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The proper storage of goods is crucial for any business because it offers ample production support and provides opportunities for expansion. Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type.

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Maltaward

JANUARY 15, 2025

Construction site security is critical to any building project. If developers and building managers want to ensure steady continuity all year round without any prevalent setbacks and minimal risks, they must ensure their site is equipped with sufficient security measures that protect valuable assets and maintain worker safety.

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Natural Building

JUNE 24, 2025

Barbara Jones is a passionate advocate of building with natural materials and has been a leading exponent of straw-bale construction since the mid-1990s – designing affordable, straw-bale houses. She has designed, built, or trained people to work on more than 300 projects using the material.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

The solution to the dilemma of whether to build or buy a storage unit usually depends on the location and one’s personal requirements. . As an intending storage owner, having a well-thought-out plan before either purchasing or constructing is essential. Purpose Of The Storage. Storage units serve an array of purposes.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

The full buildout of the masterplan envisions building 2,300 residential units. We’ve designed this project with a long-term horizon and are approaching its rollout strategically,” he says. The town plans to spend nearly $87 million in two phases over 10 years building a new municipal water system and reconstructing Killington Rd.,

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As a result, the popularity of prefabricated steel buildings has skyrocketed as a solution. With that said, there are a couple of challenges associated with steel buildings that must be strategically addressed, such as poor breathability and high thermal conductivity.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added another title to its library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors at [link]. Trident Building Systems, LLC; and Martin Case Construction, Inc.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 19, 2025

The post DIY Interior Design Ideas to Revamp Your Home appeared first on UK Construction Blog. If youre looking to give your home a fresh new look without spending a ton of money on expensive renovations, DIY interior design ideas are the perfect solution. There are plenty of ways to add storage without sacrificing design.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Determine what you want to use the garage fora workshop, a gym, storage, or perhaps a multifunctional space.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

The post Integrating Traditional Features in Modern Builds: The Comeback of Wood Fireplaces in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Here’s why more architects, developers, and homeowners are turning back to wood fireplaces when planning new builds and renovations.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

Photos courtesy Legacy Building Solutions By Ben Fox and Ellie Fox The success of a building project is dependent on many factors. In order for everything to come together as planned, everybody needs to be on the same page with regard to design, materials procurement, and construction timelines, among many other considerations.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

The post Eco-Friendly Building: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling on Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Waste reduction starts well before materials arrive on siteit begins with smart design and careful planning. Reusing Materials Even on the most carefully planned sites, some materials will go unused or become surplus.

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Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. Also included with this is future proofing.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

With valuable tools, equipment, and materials lying around, the risk of theft is high. If youre managing or working on a building, read on to learn why padlocks should be one of the first things you sort out. Why Padlocks Are Essential Locks are often an afterthought on a building site, but they shouldn’t be.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials. Structure and foundation make up over half of a building’s embodied carbon footprint, so they are often targeted first for reductions. concrete) in the substructure.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Shipping containers are excellent materials for building your dream home. They’re structurally sound and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Planning and designing are the most challenging stages when building a shipping container home. It’s also ideal for additional home storage for vulnerable items.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2025

The study compares load-bearing structures, excluding insulations or other materials, to ensure a fair assessment of primary structural components. As a conclusion, the material efficiency of Kerto LVL results in remarkably smaller fossil climate impact per square meter.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Need for Cost-Effective and Reliable Packaging for Bulk Aggregates When it comes to shipping building supplies, packaging is an important factor to consider. Materials such as gravel, sand and cement need to arrive safely and efficiently. Image Source High quality material and durability. Efficient unloading and handling.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Container homes provide more design flexibility and start from 24 square metres of living space. This made me look for different ways to build a home. These containers come pre-built, which cuts down on labour costs and wastes less material. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. billion by 2031.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. But changes in the industry are leading designers to take a cradle-to-cradle perspective.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2024

The outside of the building (gridshell) is built of ultra-lightweight material and seismically isolated from the building’s structure. Two megawatts of rooftop solar panels and 11 megawatts of on-site battery storage contribute to the facility’s carbon-free operation. ha (1 acre).

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BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

To address these issues, air purifiers designed specifically for construction sites are undergoing continuous innovation. Materials such as drywall, concrete, and insulation often release particulate matter that can cause respiratory issues. filters are designed to capture particles as small as 0.1 A report by the U.S.

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Business Facilities

JUNE 11, 2025

By Craig Rutkowski, Caleb Bandy & Kristin Stubbs L ocated in Ohio’s oldest African American community, the American Addition area of Columbus, the Rumpke Recycling & Resource Center (RRC) stands as a testament to the impact of thoughtfully designed infrastructure on cultivating community health, safety, and economic opportunity.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

The post The Many Uses of Key Clamps in Construction, Safety & Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. When it comes to construction materials, flexibility, durability, and ease of assembly are often key. Key clamps, also referred to as tube clamps or pipe fittings, offer exactly that.

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