Construction Dive

JULY 16, 2025

It acquired a 10% stake in the Oakland, California-based modular construction firm R2 Building as its inaugural investment. And even Turner Construction, the New York City-based building giant, has gotten into the game, launching Turner Ventures on March 17. For example, Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 20, 2025

Meanwhile, material costs are rising, economic signals remain volatile, and project owners still expect on-time delivery. Weather delays, fluctuating material availability, and shifting timelines make old-school staffing models dangerously brittle, thats why modern companies integrate AI to their processes. It’s a strategic one.

Construction Management 90

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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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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

All three standards are updated periodically to align with building codes and design standards. All FORTIFIED roof decks will now have the tighter nailing pattern, and all roof-mounted vents will have to meet testing standards showing they prevent wind-driven rain from entering a building.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. From innovative membrane technologies to reinforcements for severe weather events, next-generation solutions transform roofs into high-performing assets.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

Infrastructure Damage Prolonged water accumulation due to a clogged drain can weaken infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and building foundations. Obstructions lower the flow capacity of drains, making them less effective during heavy rainfall events. </p>

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 6, 2025

AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires. to the heavy snow loads and harsh winters of the northern U.S.

Modular Construction 52

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For Construction Pros

JULY 14, 2025

Metzger/McGuire The spalled concrete joint repair preparation and installation process when using semi-rigid or sand-modified semi-rigid repair materials is not unlike the initial joint filling process. I cover repair material type selection in Part 2 and the causes of concrete joint deterioration in Part 1.

Concrete Pouring 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 2, 2025

Olson Construction prioritized outdoor-centric amenities such as an entertainment alleyway for food trucks and outdoor events, a linear park spanning the entire length of the property, complete with a dog park. Olson Construction commemorates over 45 years of building and is one of the top 40 general contracting firms in California.

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Plant & Civil Engineer

MARCH 24, 2025

This marks a significant milestone in the civil engineering and construction industry, establishing the event as a hub for civil engineering activities and industry engagement. The event will be co-located with a well-established show that has been running for over a decade, covering flood, drainage, and waterways management.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 9, 2025

Natural catastrophes include storms, floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. Severe convective storms (SCS), tropical cyclones and flooding events accounted for almost 90% of all global insured losses related to natural perils and 85% of the total economic losses associated with natural hazards.

Fire Protection Systems 52

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Managing and adapting to extreme weather events is critical to ensure the sustainability of the island’s limited freshwater resources. Honolulu is focused on managing and adapting to the impacts of extreme weather events like either too much rain that causes major flooding or too little rain that creates drought conditions,” Myers says. “The

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For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

Rising Material Variability and QC Disputes - Inconsistent material sources and growing reliance on performance-based specs have led to a spike in quality control issues. Nearly a quarter have faced delays or cancellations due to material shortages.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is calling for speakers for Building Innovation 2025 (BI2025). The theme for the 2025 conference is “Thrive: Strategies for Resilient Communities.”

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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., With construction underway, Great Gulf is prioritizing sourcing materials from within the U.S.,

Land Use Regulations 72

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ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

Crews with contractor Naik Consulting Group/Conti Civil LLC are building a new roadway bridge over new track alignment and providing construction access and staging for tunnel boring machines on the adjacent phase, the Palisades Tunnel Project. The first project to break ground on the New Jersey side of the new tunnel, the $41.1-million

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 28

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ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

is building a data center campus for a confidential clients in West Des Moines. is building a data center campus for a confidential clients in West Des Moines. Weitz is building a 192-MW data center campus in West Des Moines for a confidential client. Photo Courtesy of The Weitz Co.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 11, 2025

PCI is proud to lead with clarity and collaboration, supporting our members and the broader construction industry in building a more resilient future. July 1, 2025 Concrete Repair Mortars Market to Reach $6.5 Sponsored Content The jobsite can be unpredictable, but with DEWALT®, youre ready.

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Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2025

Uncertainty around trade policy and its impact on materials costs could lead more contractors to hold off on shovels hitting the ground. Given the current landscape, we anticipate continued volatility in materials pricing through the second half of the year,” said O’Reilly. “A You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

The impact of tariffs is profound because they affect not only the cost of raw materials but also the strategic decisions that contractors and manufacturers make every day. portsadds layers of uncertainty for an industry that depends heavily on imported materials as compared to other industries. He said, I am hearing caution.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2025

He is senior editor of ENR’s Top Lists and Survey Rankings at ENR magazine and frequently contributes stories on technology, climate resiliency, diversity, equity and inclusion. KEYWORDS: AtkinsRealis Ireland News United Kingdom Share This Story Emell Derra Adolphus has more than a decade of writing and journalism experience.

Construction Equipment 36

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Construction Dive

JUNE 17, 2025

Editors picks Joe Raedle/Getty Images via Getty Images Q&A The construction materials most at risk for tariffs Rebar, structural steel, piping and ductwork are all facing price volatility, according to Skanska USA Building executive Steve Stouthamer. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Please select at least one newsletter.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

The experience will include exclusive talks by acclaimed designer Jennifer Farrell, with multi-media displays alongside samples of the materials featured in I.C.E. Farrell will lead Surface Materials and the Home of the Future Walk & Talk sessions from 1-1:30 p.m. The excitement will culminate in a special I.C.E.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Building Materials Construction Equipment 52

For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

The width and the severity of the joint damage, along with operational demands, will dictate the type of joint repair material to use. Joint repair materials fall into one of two types – semi-rigid or structural. 100 percent solids, VOC-free products also tend to lead to more resilient products and longer-lasting repairs.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 52

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Flooring Systems Building Products Distribution 52

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

If you dont map the small waterways, like creeks, tributaries and streams nor [rapid precipitation], youre not actually going to be able to map the velocity accurately in terms of how this is a really intense rainfall event,” he said.

Mapping 46

Mapping Disaster Preparedness Risk Management Insurance Management 46

ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2025

Kier Group "has increased its resilience, strengthened its financial position and currently has a record order book of over [$14 billion]” said Kier Chairman Matthew Lester. Davies has since hacked that debt down to around $66 million, according to Kier’s trade update. The company reported nearly $4.93 billion in 2024 revenue.

Infrastructure Development 28

Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Surveying Project Management 28

Construction Dive

JULY 23, 2025

But wood actually transfers microbes at a lower rate than other less porous materials such as stainless steel.” Already, mass timber is being put to use on a hospital build in Canada. That example aside, exposed wood is rarely used in healthcare facilities, Fretz said, due in part to strict building codes that are slow to evolve.

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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.

Green Building 263

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Additionally, selecting the right materials throughout the project is pivotal in enabling structures to withstand whatever Mother Nature may bring. Beyond their strength, HSS also contributes to sustainable and resilient practices. Retrofitting existing structures to meet updated codes is critical to improving community resilience.

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BD+C

MAY 13, 2014

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2023

The home then moved to a staging area in Maryland in advance of the June event. The project team broke down what it wanted to address through three key issues : Affordable Resiliency by Design: How can we reduce the complexity of the construction process while meeting or exceeding all building science and structural requirements?

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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. RELATED The Need for Resilient Construction Is Real. And the $1.2

Building Resilience 246

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling culinary destination. The Tin Building is a landmarked structure within a landmarked neighborhood. The Tin Building is a landmarked structure within a landmarked neighborhood.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials.

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Masonry Building Resilience Fire Protection Systems Building Materials 116

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As climate disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods increase in frequency and severity, resilient construction is more critical than ever. SPF’s resilience extends beyond insulation. The post Building resilient structures amid growing climate threats appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Building Resilience 59

Building Resilience Energy Efficiency Building Materials 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7

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