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ACI 318-25 Code Update: Key Changes in Structural Concrete Design

Civil Engineering Web

Overview of ACI 318-25 ACI 318 is the most widely used standard for the design and construction of structural concrete buildings and non-building structures. Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD) Offers a new advisory guide for using PBWD in tall or supertall buildings. aci-318-plus 3. aci-318-plus 3.

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Marshalls Brick and Masonry Brochure

Specification Product Update

The manual’s user-friendly design allows easy navigation through different sections, covering product specifications, characteristics, standards, functional performance, and practical on-site guidance.

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Siemens’ BIMPOWER Simplifies BIM Design Process

CCR Magazine

Siemens launches BIMPOWER™, a groundbreaking plug-in for Autodesk Revit® that transforms the way engineers and contractors design 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) projects. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has long been recognized for its significant benefits in construction projects, including cost and time savings.

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Construction Document Control: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right 

Buildern

It’s a system that tracks and manages every file tied to a build. You think you’re building from the final drawing, but it turns out there’s a revision buried in someone’s inbox. If teams build from an outdated set, rework is inevitable. These conversations shape the build. Outdated info slows everything down.

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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

Also, properties must meet high standards for approval, often requiring significant modernisation costs to satisfy planning requirements. These online resources typically include searchable maps, downloadable PDFs of direction orders, and lists of affected streets or postcodes.

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LBA & BTF Launch Study to Empower Future Homebuilding Workforce

CCR Magazine

The homebuilding industry faces a challenge: building more homes and ensuring they are affordable and of the highest quality. The Blueprint for Upskilling the Homebuilding Workforce study was carried out by Building Talent Foundation (BTF) with guidance from the Leading Builders of America (LBA) and with generous support from Weyerhaeuser.

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What contractors liability insurance actually covers

Contractors Liability Blog

These issues often require professional liability (also called errors and omissions insurance), especially for design-build contractors. Think of these as companion coverages that build a complete safety net. Property owners may ask for coverage while you’re doing improvements or repairs on their building.