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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. As a leader in general contracting and construction management services, C.W.

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Construction spending drops for fourth straight month

Construction Dive

Many headwinds, such as high interest rates, a tight lending environment, new trade and immigration policies and general uncertainty may make it a challenge for spending to rebound in the second half of 2025, said ABC chief economist Anirban Basu. Private nonresidential construction fell 0.4% In addition, May’s spending was down 3.5%

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

Construction Specifier

Without a quantifiable specification to convey contract requirements, project teams will continue to be handed polished concrete floors that are ripe for change orders and expensive to maintain. Photo courtesy Bennett Build The polished concrete problem The design industry has struggled with polished concrete for years.

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What Is the Schedule of Values (SOV) in Construction: Complete Guide 

Buildern

For most builders working on larger or bank-financed projects, the SOV acts as a must-have document that breaks down the total contract amount into detailed line items in construction financial management. Scheduled Value per Line Item A dollar amount is assigned to each line item, based on the original contract or subcontract.

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How to Hire Construction Workers: A Guide for General Contractors 

Buildern

One bad subcontractor can derail your entire build. This is a reality for any general contractor, whether it’s a small custom home builder or a commercial construction business. In a sense, a general contractor is also actively involved in the hiring process, in addition to bidding jobs and running crews. It’s about risk.

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How to Choose the Right Home Builders for Your Project

UK Construction Blog

Building practices and codes differ between countries, and its important to understand these differences to ensure that your home is built safely, efficiently, and to local standards. Heres a look at how building practices vary across the U.S., Heres a look at how building practices vary across the U.S.,

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ACA Commends Alberta Government’s Amendments to Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act and Public Works Act

Alberta Construction

By applying these same standards to government work, we can support stable business operations and foster a reliable environment for Alberta’s construction workforce and sector.” About Alberta Construction Association: The Alberta Construction Association (ACA) represents the collective voice for Alberta’s construction industry.