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

Construction Specifier

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible.

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Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide

Civil + Structural Engineer

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Sustainable construction delivers measurable economic benefits, including reduced operational costs, higher property values (3-15% rental premiums), and access to government incentives, whilst circular economy approaches can boost profitability by up to 26%. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Construction Networking: Building Relationships That Make Projects Easier

Buildern

The difference between a project that moves forward and one that derails often comes down to who is involved and how well they’ve worked together. Here’s what effective construction networking looks like, and how to manage construction collaboration , build relationships that make the job easier and more profitable.

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Measuring the Impact of Sales Enablement Initiatives in Construction

Building Radar

Effective sales enablement initiatives are crucial for driving business growth and securing high-margin projects. Integrating Building Radars innovative solutions ensures that your sales enablement efforts are not only effective but also optimized for increased conversion rates and reduced sales cycles.

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Construction Profit Margin vs. Markup: Guide for Contractors

Buildern

Whether you’re pricing your next project or evaluating your companys financial health, understanding this distinction is critical. Profit margin vs. markup are two fundamental ways to measure profitability in construction, but they are not interchangeable. Table of Contents Whats the Difference Between Profit Margin and Markup?