The Pro Builder

MARCH 13, 2024

The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:40 The Passive House Network has published a new resource that clarifies the expectations and roles of the certifier in certifying buildings to Passive House building standards. What is a Passive House?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. The guide also discusses digital twins’ positive effects in optimizing long-term building performance. “As

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

The 525,000-square foot, 17-story building features two floors of restaurant and retail space and 15 stories of office space, occupied by Amazon’s Boston Tech Hub. PERI UP Flex Modular Scaffolding was specified for the stair towers and small one-off uses around the building. MAXIMO is significantly faster than conventional panel.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Technicians found that the FRP deck was in optimal condition with minor maintenance needed for overlay cracking at the joints and connection holes,” says Scott Reeve, business development for CCG. “It CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Additionally, job market trends show that construction workers with skills in sustainable building techniques are increasingly sought after, as the industry shifts towards greener practices. Building Radar offers advanced tools that help companies identify early-stage projects, giving them a first-mover advantage.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. hectare site are already well underway and the building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is anticipated to complete in 2027. Enabling works on the 3.3

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc., Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Engaging content not only attracts potential clients but also builds trust and credibility, positioning your company as an industry leader. Tools like Building Radars project data and analytics platforms enable construction companies to understand what their clients are searching for and create content that meets those needs.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2023

Optimized training is carried out for the driving environment with localized characteristics in China, including structural road conditions and complex traffic scenarios, such as non-standard vehicles, pedestrians with abnormal posture, obscured pedestrians, fences, roadblocks and special lane lines. The X-Cube 3.0

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leveraging tools like Building Radar can help companies gain early insights into upcoming projects, thereby optimizing their bidding strategies and increasing conversion rates AI-powered project insights. Major Construction Hotspots in Texas for 2024 1. Infrastructure and Transportation Projects 3.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Tools like Building Radar are proving invaluable in identifying early-stage projects and optimizing sales processes for construction firms. Building Radar’s project data ensures that firms can access real-time updates on transit developments, enabling them to optimize their bidding strategies real-time project insights.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped an international medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early Charlotte, NC – ESFM won the 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 23, 2023

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

Building Design 245

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PC Construction

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Last week industry leaders came together in Maine to discuss the use of mass timber in future building projects and learn about the drive to bring mass timber production to New England. It was exceptionally rewarding to attend part of the conference at USM’s McGoldrick Center , a mass timber project completed by PC Construction in 2023.

Building Optimization 97

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Brightline Rail , a high-speed passenger rail system, is upgrading existing crossings and building new bridges to expand service across the state of Florida. PERI’s engineered solution delivered an efficient and lean system, striking a balance between hanger capacity, bracket spacing, and hanger rod loading to provide the optimal system.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

To optimize project acquisition and bidding strategies, tools like Building Radar provide critical insights by identifying early-stage projects. With Building Radar, construction firms can track these high-value projects, optimizing their bids to align with the latest market trends project tracking in high-rise construction.

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iField Smart

JANUARY 8, 2025

Why Cost Management Matters Cost management is not just about saving money; its about finding the balance between cost, quality and functionality and optimalism. Cost Optimization Through Emerging Construction Technologies Emerging technologies in the construction industry is changing how projects are managed and optimized for cost.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It also describes uses of AI during the construction project lifecycle, including preconstruction, construction, and building maintenance. We can lean on AI in achieving essential goals like upskilling, workforce development, knowledge transfer, supply chain optimization, enhanced safety design and planning, and much more,” says Scarpati.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Tools like Building Radar offer a competitive advantage for construction firms, providing early access to project data and streamlining project acquisition strategies early project insights. Major projects include the development of new subway lines, green spaces, and high-rise residential buildings urban infrastructure expansion.

Green Building 52

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we explore the key strategies and best practices for building a sustainable product line in the construction industry. By leveraging advanced tools that streamline efforts to identify projects, optimize processes, and secure high-margin projects, companies can drive growth.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

As a result, the projects contractor Skanska , received the overall top prize in the coveted Baldwin Group Build America Awards. The Skanska team also won a Build America Award for the best construction management civil project. The Baldwin Group Build America Awards highlight the nations most significant construction projects.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

They play a vital part in the success of large-scale developments, from commercial buildings to residential complexes. The construction sector is evolving, with tools like Building Radar helping companies streamline project management. This ensures that projects are completed efficiently, reducing costs and enhancing profitability.

Construction Management 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

. “This partnership underscores a joint commitment to connect the office and the field throughout the design-build-operate lifecycle of construction projects.” “Caterpillar and Trimble have a long history of innovating together,” said Tony Fassino, Caterpillar Construction Industries group president. “We billion, Caterpillar Inc.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By harnessing the power of data, construction companies can optimize their business development strategies, streamline operations, and increase profitability. Solutions like Building Radar empower sales teams with early identification of construction projects, enabling informed, strategic decisions that drive business growth.

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Procore

JANUARY 15, 2025

In design, automating engineering will help eliminate errors and optimize construction. New intuitive design tools will empower builders to integrate vertically, supporting code compliance and leveraging real-time construction data to make buildings smarter throughout their lifecycle.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 4, 2023

Robust increases in commercial building (index at 54.4) were offset by a steep fall in house building (43.0). “Meanwhile, another steep reduction in house building acted as a severe constraint on construction growth. and civil engineering (53.9) “Decisions about buying a new home are being delayed by many consumers.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In Scarborough, Maine, a 51-unit apartment building will be designed to the principles of Universal Design for easy mobility with or without a wheelchair. Whenever we renovate a building, we typically add 5% accessible units where they weren’t intended to be, so we shoehorn in accessible units and we’re left with less space than we’d like.

Building Controls 264

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As Australia gears up for a new wave of construction, companies are leveraging cutting-edge tools to stay ahead of competition, with platforms like Building Radar providing essential insights for early project identification early project tracking.

Infrastructure Development 52

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:45 After enjoying robust demand during the pandemic, the single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) sector hasn’t been immune from the challenges facing the rest of the homebuilding industry in 2023.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Energy efficiency experts emphasize that AI-driven tools can help hospitals optimize their energy use and reduce it by up to 20%. Hospitals stand out from other commercial buildings. Hospitals need more electricity than other commercial buildings, and they must adopt novel technologies to achieve that, he added. In the U.S.,

HVAC Systems 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

The firm is also one of the region’s leaders in certifying ENERGY STAR® buildings. Through energy audits and retro-commissioning projects, Tristan has optimized energy systems for many of the city’s largest commercial property owners.

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