The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

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.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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.

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Slate Technologies has introduced the new version of their Slate Decision Assistant, a generative AI tool intended to assist decision-making processes and data analytics in the construction sector. This update integrates Generative and Predictive AI technologies and introduces a proprietary Large Language Model specific to the construction industry.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest, Founder of Alamo Innovation and Construction Digital Transformation Consultant

Construction payment workflows are notoriously complex when you consider juggling multiple stakeholders, compliance requirements, and evolving project scopes. Delays in approvals or misaligned data between budgets, lien waivers, and pay applications can grind progress to a halt. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way! Join expert Dylan Secrest to discover how leading contractors are turning payment chaos into clarity using digital workflows, integrated systems, and automation strategies.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Rising wages and plentiful jobs have kept employees' spirits high, but watch for signs of discontent, a new report says.

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Build LLC Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

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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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 17, 2023

MODLOGIQ, a frontrunner in Smart Off-Site Construction, has started the transportation and setup of over 200 modules for the Athens Medical Campus. Remarkably, this comes less than a year after the start of fabrication. Once finished, the facility will be North America’s largest permanent healthcare building created using off-site modular construction.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Contractors say lead times for generators, electrical switchgears and elevators stretch to two years because of billion-dollar builds.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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.

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Construction News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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.

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Speaker: Dylan Secrest

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.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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.

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 30, 2023

KPMG’s 2023 Global Construction Survey presents insights from 267 individuals; professionals from engineering and construction firms (121) and project owners (146) from a variety of industries. The survey covers several topics, including innovation and technology. Following are picks from the technology results. Technology adoption trends The 2017 Global Construction Survey revealed industry adoption of technologies like BIM, […] The post Technologies With the Highest ROI Potential in Engi

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In addition, the Architecture Billings Index, a measure of future construction work, posted its lowest score since December 2020.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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

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Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

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.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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.

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 28, 2023

In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Dr. Thomas Bock, a renowned expert in construction robotics. With 45 years of experience in the field and multiple books on the topic, Thomas shares his insights and expertise. Tune in to learn more about his professional journey and the advancements in construction […] The post Exploring the Future of Robotic Construction with Dr.

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Construction Management

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 25, 2023

From a humanoid bot that tosses bags to a bricklaying truck, these emerging machines may lighten your workload.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

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.

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New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

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.

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Prodyogi

OCTOBER 19, 2023

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.

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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.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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.

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AEC Business

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Ensuring regulatory compliance of firewall constructions is getting a high-tech boost. Over the past 16 months, the construction team responsible for the iconic new Nyt Hospital Nordsjælland near Copenhagen used Imerso construction AI technology to achieve remarkable results. By using Imerso, the team enhanced work productivity while preventing costs and delays worth €5.2 million during […] The post Massive Danish Hospital Project Avoids Fire Protection Failures with Imerso Construction AI

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 12, 2023

More increases could soon follow due to conflicts in energy-producing countries, said the ABC’s chief economist.

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