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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions ibush Sat, 10/28/2023 - 10:44 Factory-built accessory dwelling units utilize off-site construction methods to provide housing at a time when affordability and a shortage of homes have made housing less attainable for Americans Ryan Colker According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency , housing prices have risen significantly in recent years, increasing 52% from 2017 to 2022.
Steel reinforcement cages are inevitable in the production and manufacture of concrete structures. They are also called rebar cages, or pile reinforcing cages formed either by tying or welding reinforcement as per the layout of the structure. They are commonly used for pile, column, and bridge construction reinforcement.Reinforcement cages form the skeleton structure for construction.
White House Supports Commercial-to-Residential Conversions ldeakins Tue, 10/31/2023 - 10:46 The Biden administration has announced new plans to fast-track turning vacant commercial buildings into affordable housing A newly introduced White House plan aims to address a nationwide housing shortage by converting vacant commercial buildings into residential spaces.
Construction firms that rely on fixed budgets and outdated procurement methods are losing ground fast. This guide reveals how market leaders are managing financial risk by shifting to incremental budgeting, regional sourcing, and real-time cost tracking. Learn how to structure contracts with price protections, streamline procurement workflows with automation, and avoid labor cost increases with smarter workforce planning.
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, along with WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, environment and professional services firms, will replace the John T. Brooks Bridge on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This $171 million project, whose design introduces one of the nation’s first unbonded flexible filler internal tendons spliced girder system , will require the team to design and c
BUILD reviews the merits of small buildings through the lens of a recently completed project. The post Cities Need Smaller Buildings appeared first on BUILD Blog.
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BUILD reviews the merits of small buildings through the lens of a recently completed project. The post Cities Need Smaller Buildings appeared first on BUILD Blog.
Almost three-quarters of applications to the government’s £4.5bn Building Safety Fund (BSF) have been assessed as not eligible, according to new government figures. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) says that 3,611 applications for the scheme – intended to fund the remediation… The post Building Safety Fund rejects three-quarters of applications appeared first on Construction News.
The factor of safety (FOS) measures how much times greater the load-carrying capacity of a structural component is, than what is required. It is defined as the ratio of the capacity of the material to the demand for the material. Every structure and safety equipment in the construction and infrastructure industry is designed by considering the factor of safety.
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. Hosted by Phius , a non-profit organization committed to decarbonizing the built environment, the conference brings together building science experts, manufacturers, and attendees who all seek to learn about and reduce the impact of buildings as a contributin
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Darmstadt, Germany – LocLab, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of LocLab Cloud, powered by HxDR. The cloud-based platform offers a secure end-to-end solution for 3D digital twins, allowing management and monitoring of models. It acts as an open platform, enabling partners to upload, update, access and share their own digital 3D content. Generic interfaces facilitate integration with existing systems, such as ERP, FM and IoT.
Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s “scorched earth” approach to cancelling High Speed 2 (HS2), including slashing Euston’s capacity and removing safeguards on the route, means that the northern legs of the high-speed network will never be built. The post Sunak’s ‘scorched earth’ slashing of HS2 means further legs will never be built appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
With the explosion of e-commerce in recent years, businesses have been scrambling to add warehouse space near distribution hubs. As a result, the popularity of prefabricated steel buildings has skyrocketed as a solution. Just head to the outskirts of any major metropolitan area, and you can’t help but notice clusters of steel warehouses going up seemingly overnight.
Every construction project starts with preparing the site for construction. This preparation of the land is what we define as construction grading or so-called site grading. The construction site can be graded levelled or sloped based on the requirements of the project.In this article, we will discover construction grading, its types, importance, and its construction features.
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Smart Technology and Wellness Features Dominate 2024 Kitchen Trends ldeakins Tue, 10/10/2023 - 10:13 The National Kitchen & Bath Association's 2024 Kitchen Trends Research Report reveals rising consumer interest in smart tech and wellness features The National Kitchen & Bath Association recently released its 2024 Kitchen Trends Research Report, outlining an upcoming year of design heavily influenced by smart technology and persistent demand for wellness features.
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. Winners were also announced in five regional categories, five height categories and a dozen other functional categories (a complete list of categories and winners appears below) at
The UK government has promised to release a "practical" roadmap by the end of the year on how it intends to reach 24GW of nuclear energy powering the nation's grid by 2050. The post Roadmap to reaching 24GW of nuclear in UK promised by end of year appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process. However, with the following six approaches, you will streamline your construction projects to ensure you do everything efficiently within the stipulated time and budget.
Demolition of buildings is a very messy process that would result in a humongous amount of waste and dust. This challenge is solved innovatively by a unique method of demolition called top-down demolition.A lone excavator digger working on the roof of a 12 story building in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China.
Motel Conversion: A Motel Becomes a Model for Affordable Housing ldeakins Mon, 10/09/2023 - 15:01 A dilapidated Econo Lodge motel becomes the prototype for an adaptive reuse program to provide supportive housing Michele Lerner When Jamboree Housing, an affordable housing nonprofit headquartered in Irvine, Calif., approached Manuel Salazar to renovate an obsolete Econo Lodge motel in nearby Anaheim, his first thought was that this adaptive reuse motel conversion would be simple to deliver.
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
HDR Principal Economist Chris Behr completed a multiyear research initiative to determine how economic analysis can contribute to equity assessments of infrastructure projects. Funded through HDR’s Fellowship Program , the work culminated in an economic method, called Social Equity Value Analysis , which better accounts for the value of projects to disadvantaged communities and people with lower incomes.
National Highways has completed the removal of infill from beneath the Great Musgrave bridge in Cumbria but there will be no additional strengthening or weight restrictions implemented before it reopens, despite the roads body's previous claims. The post Previously infilled Great Musgrave bridge to reopen without strengthening or weight restrictions appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
Starting a new construction business is exciting but has its fair share of responsibilities. One of the most critical responsibilities is maintaining accurate records of your business transactions. From saving receipts to processing employee payroll, every money-related detail should be documented. It's not just about keeping things tidy; it's about understanding the financial health of your business and meeting all your tax obligations.
Modularization in construction is a modern method of construction (MMC) where major construction products and activities are conducted offsite followed by on-site installation. It is a comprehensive word provided for modular construction techniques. A construction project can be completely or partly modularized based on the requirements and specifications.
Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:14 About 8% of Maine residents ages 18 to 64 live with a mobility disability that significantly affects their daily activities, according to supportive housing provider 3i Housing of Maine (3i HoME). Within a couple of years, these individuals will have a new affordable housing option that supports independent living.
AUSTIN, TX – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Angel Peña has joined the firm as vice president, rail and transit leader, for the firm’s Transportation Texas/Mountain Region operating group. In this role, Peña will focus on overseeing client relationships and leading STV’s transportation expansion in the Lone Star State – from client services and financial performance to project oversight. “A
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