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Construction Techniques

The Role of Flexible Roofing Membranes in Sustainable Building Design

December 22, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

Our buildings become symbolic of the times we live in, reflecting the spirit of a given era, attending to different needs, lifestyles and functions. “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness,” says one of the […]


News

Construction starts drop 7%, marking second consecutive loss

November 22, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

While the construction starts report measures projects that have broken ground, the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index tracks building design work for jobs to come. That index, which leads actual construction by nine to 12 months, continued to […]


Sustainability

Colorado Adopts Its First Building Energy Performance Standard

August 23, 2023

Via: ENR

Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission adopted building energy performance standards Aug. 17 aimed at decreasing operational carbon and associated greenhouse gas emissions in most buildings 50,000 sq ft or bigger. The goal of Regulation 28, set by a 2021 state […]


Construction Processes, Construction Techniques, Design

Get a competitive edge in your construction projects with value engineering

May 26, 2023

Via: ENR

Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has proven to be an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. It has also been shown to be a highly effective approach for evaluating current […]


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The Benefits of Growing Your Network in the Construction Industry for General Contractors

May 23, 2023

Via: ConstructConnect

In the world of commercial construction and especially working as a general contractor, networking and building relationships are vital and necessary skills that spur leads and drive revenue. Whether in person at a trade show, online on a project database, […]


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How PCL Construction is building a sustainable water future across the United States

May 22, 2023

Via: Construction Dive

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the last decade has included some of the warmest years on record in the United States. During this time, large parts of the country experienced prolonged and severe droughts. As more […]


Sustainability

Building With Recycled Polycarbonate: The SaveEnergy Product Line

March 20, 2023

Via: ArchDaily

Sustainability is much more than simply deciding for or against a specific product. It is a concept that must be integrated into the way we build and design architecture, as well as the intelligent use of existing buildings and their […]


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Arizona Space Research Building Counts Down to Completion

March 1, 2023

Via: ENR

The heart of the University of Arizona’s Applied Research Building in Tucson, on schedule for completion this month, is its 40-ton thermal vacuum chamber used to replicate the conditions in outer space. The chamber is the largest of its kind […]


Construction Processes, Design

Popular Home Architecture Styles in 2023

February 20, 2023

Via: gb&d magazine

Modern, farmhouse, industrial, Mediterranean—there’s a seemingly endless list of residential architecture styles to choose from when buying, designing, or building a home. While trends like tiny homes come and go, some of the top 2023 home trends are focused on […]


Construction Processes, Design

What is a Parapet Roof?

December 14, 2022

Via: gb&d magazine

A striking, modern roof design is a surefire way to make a building stand out. And though there are many ways to build a strong and beautiful roof, one common roofing technique has stood the test of time: the parapet […]


Construction Processes, Design

Topography, Legislation and Landscape: What to Consider When Building a House

October 19, 2022

Via: ArchDaily

One of the first decisions to be made when designing a house is where to place it on the site. Whether it’s a large or small plot, house placing impacts the architecture of the building itself and its relation with […]


Construction Processes, Procurement

The future is collaborative: The advantages of alternative procurement

October 10, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

Over the past decade, collaborative contracting methods have become more prominent in infrastructure projects. These project delivery practices, also known as “alternative procurement,” are differentiated from traditional low-bid or hard-bid contracting by the early involvement of the contractor in the […]


Construction Processes, Design

Design-Build Helps Accelerate New Orleans Sound Stage Project

June 29, 2022

Via: ENR

Construction will wrap at the end of September on a $35-million renovation and expansion of Second Line Stages, a film and TV production facility in the heart of New Orleans, and those involved say effective communication and collaboration played an […]


Construction Processes, Interaction of Expertise

Which Building Construction Materials Are Ecological?

June 14, 2022

Via: ArchDaily

In the current scenario of a climate crisis, thinking about an architectural project without defining ecological guidelines has become practically unacceptable. One of the main emitters of carbon dioxide and other pollutants, the construction sector is increasingly looking for new […]


Construction Processes, Procurement

Developers, contractors go to great lengths to secure materials, appliances

June 8, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

Before Miami-based Eden Multifamily had even begun site work on EDEN Crystal Lake in Port Orange, Florida in March 2021 (pictured above), it already had a container filled with fiberglass bathtubs ready and waiting to be installed in the apartments […]


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Industry Leads for the Week of May 16, 2022

May 11, 2022

Via: ENR

Fidelis New Energy LLC is planning to construct a 200-MW biomass-fired power plant, the Cyclus Steam and Power plant, in Port Allen. Scope includes construction of a building; installation of a bubbling fluidized bed boiler and an oxy-combustion unit; and […]


Sustainability

Industry Leads for the Week of April 18, 2022

April 13, 2022

Via: ENR

Daechang Seat Co. is planning to construct a new metal automotive seat frames manufacturing plant on a 22-acre site at the Phenix Industrial Park in Phenix City. The project scope includes construction of a 200,000-sq-ft building; installation of stamping presses […]


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‘A global infrastructure investment renaissance is beginning’: AECOM raises guidance as Q1 profits soar

February 8, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

AECOM CEO Troy Rudd said the company exceeded expectations on every key financial metric. Investments in collaboration and innovation contributed to its growth and operating margin expansion, Rudd said. “Our win rate has been improving steadily over the last four […]


Construction Techniques

Going paperless in construction

February 7, 2022

Via: Construction Dive

Successful organizations in the Construction industry have mastered the handshake, the back-of-napkin estimate and the expertise of owners and/or a small group of individuals to create estimates and ensure that the organization’s margins are sustainable. Working with Withum clients, we […]


Construction Techniques

Concrete Benches: Furniture for Inside and Outside the Home

January 11, 2022

Via: ArchDaily

Concrete is not purely a structural element. As we demonstrated in an article about kitchen projects using concrete countertops, the material is gaining significant traction in the world of residential furnishings and fixtures. To further exemplify this, we have curated […]