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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Ranked number two in the United States on Building Design + Construction’s “Top 90 Hotel and Resort Construction Firms for 2024,” PCL Construction excels at this by providing services such as diverse self-perform capabilities and a highly personalized preconstruction approach tailored to the specific needs of its clients.

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DfMA Approach to Mass Timber Design: Engineering a Greener Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber. By focusing on standardization, modularization, and prefabrication, DfMA allows engineers to design components that are easier to manufacture and simpler to assemble onsite.

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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

While there is no easy answer, some architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms are working more closely with surety companies to understand their expectations and tailor packages and practices to better meet surety standards, which can potentially help manage the cost of bonds. It also can enhance opportunities for innovation.

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C.W. Driver Cos. Breaks Ground on College of the Desert’s Palm Springs Campus

Civil + Structural Engineer

The $268 million, 175,000-square-foot project will provide cutting-edge facilities for learning, collaboration, and innovation, while setting new standards for sustainability and community development in the Coachella Valley. This project is a collaboration between C.W. Driver Companies and architect WRNS Studio.

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GRAHAM gets go-ahead for £110m Boddingtons Brewery revamp

Construction Enquirer

Work will start this summer after Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group, secured Gateway 2 approval under the Building Safety Act for the scheme. The buildings will feature a traditional brick façade, aluminium windows and Juliet balconies, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area.

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Norwood lands cleanroom deal from Bouygues at new eye centre

Construction Enquirer

Fully compliant with healthcare regulatory standards, the demountable system ensures rapid and clean installation, minimising on-site health and safety risks while offering sustainability advantages through its recyclable and reusable design.

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Normalize disruption 

Civil + Structural Engineer

If we want to build the next class of critical thinkers in the AEC industry, we must not only encourage, but coach, disruptive thinking. Empower young professionals not only to explore new ideas but to build a business case for change. Address risk concerns early, this builds confidence and keeps innovation focused.