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ENR Construction
APRIL 9, 2024
In early March, contractor KDC topped off the 850,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art campus in Iving, Texas, for financial giant Wells Fargo—the firm’s first net-positive energy office complex in the U.S.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 18, 2023
Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 4, 2023
Developer Related Argent has gained consent for a pioneering 9-storey mass-timber office building at the Brent Cross Town redevelopment in north London. The big timber office project site will sit next to the newly-opened Claremont Park, and alongside two major new public squares that will act as a gateway to the rest of the neighbourhood.
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2023
Watch: Findings from Gensler's latest workplace survey of 2,000 office workers 0 dbarista Thu, 03/02/2023 - 12:39 Gensler's Janet Pogue McLaurin discusses the findings in the firm's 2022 Workplace Survey, based on responses from more than 2,000 workers in 10 industry sectors. How is Gensler interpreting these responses?
Constructonomics
OCTOBER 25, 2015
Of course, the Industrial Revolution and the ensuing Technological Revolution has changed all that. Here are six emerging trends that look like good news for the construction industry and the broader world. New Materials. It’s easier to track, search, and make sense of, and it makes for a much tidier office.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 16, 2023
The firm confirmed this morning that it had sanctioned full building go-ahead on its Timber Square office build in SE1 and the refurbishment of the 1960s Portland House office block in SW1, which have a combined total development cost of £780m. All combined, this provides us with a 2m sq ft future pipeline, of which 1.1m “
Pro Builder
AUGUST 12, 2022
Empty Office Spaces Offer Adaptive Reuse Solution to Boost Housing Supply. The rise of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic left countless office spaces abandoned, and most employers aren’t planning on returning. Although the conversion process can be challenging and expensive, it’s certainly not a new concept. Multifamily.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2023
After a year of stabilization, the construction industry in the U.S. JLL’s new U.S. and Canada Construction Trends 2024 forecast explores the opportunities and challenges facing the construction industry in the year to come.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 26, 2023
HE Simm Group, has won a £16m contract to deliver the full MEP installation on a new £100m office building in Blackpool. The seven-storey office block will eventually be home to more than 3,500 civil servants. HE Simm will deliver a full MEP installation during a 37-week programme which start on site in November. “It
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Fall has arrived, and with it another monthly construction news roundup. We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ).
Lets Build
MAY 11, 2020
The construction industry, along with all other sectors in the world, will never be the same because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of industries have adopted remote work arrangements for the past few years already. Companies preferred the traditional office work arrangement for those not working on the field.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Data from the World Economic Forum indicates the construction industry “accounts for 38% of total global emissions, with buildings equivalent to the size of Paris being built every week.” Here to talk about how to do just that is Nancy Novak , Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters.
HardHatChat
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. I’m proud to say that after several flat years in the commercial construction industry, Englewood has fought through and is heading in the right direction.
Business Facilities
APRIL 29, 2021
Read: Netflix Expanding In Canada With Toronto Office at BusinessFacilities.com. Building on the success of uniquely Canadian shows such as Schitt’s Creek, Netflix will work with Canadian creators to bring stories from Canada to the world.
FDR Safety
MAY 22, 2015
FDRsafety names Tim Sirofchuck as Chief Operating Officer. Franklin, TN (May 22, 2015) – Tim Sirofchuck , a veteran safety executive in the construction industry, has been promoted to the post of Chief Operating Officer of FDRsafety, the company announced today.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Also, oil giant Shell lures rival's US offshore wind leader to new global renewables role; NY-based CM Li Ro names executive as new chief operating officer
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 20, 2022
(NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits. Construction Master Class provides online tutorials from industry leaders that are free to everyone.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 10, 2023
Continuing to learn is essential, according to several leading industry professionals. Continuously look to seek out new learnings. Doing this will help you find innovative solutions to problems you may face, and also keep you engaged and relevant in an ever-changing industry.”. Try New Things. Stay Engaged.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Despite the struggles felt across many industries in Australia, the infrastructure sector remains one of the most stable in the country today. Whatever the detractors say, or news outlets report, the numbers don’t lie. An architect using digital tablet to check plans for construction on site. increases respectively.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 28, 2020
5 Industry Issues the Election Could Shape. There are several pressing issues affecting the homebuilding industry right now, from labor force to the cost to build, and material shortages. The next president will have a large impact on the housing market and its future, says National Mortgage News. cbroderick.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Construction industry statistics and data are increasingly important as they help accelerate decision-making on and off the construction site. Seventy-five percent of global construction industry stakeholders agree or strongly agree that the need for real-time decision-making is increasing at the project level. State of the industry.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 17, 2019
Now in its seventh year, the annual Construction Technology Report compiled by JBKnowledge is one of the most impressive surveys in the industry, providing the latest trends on everything from construction software, IT budgets and workflows, mobile apps, emerging technologies and more. noted a lack of staff to support new technologies.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 11, 2023
But growth of infrastructure new work and public other new work, up 2.2% and 6.5%, respectively helped to keep the industry’s head above water. According to new figures from the Office of National Statistics, the annual rate of construction inflation continued to slow falling to 8.5%
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Also, oil giant Shell lures rival's US offshore wind leader to new global renewables role; NY-based CM Li Ro names executive as new chief operating officer
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
That is why you spend your evenings catching up on industry news, lunches watching webinars and weekends at far-flung conferences—all in search of just the right tools to do a better job. And much like sharpening the axe on both sides, sharpening your back-office tools is paramount.
Lets Build
AUGUST 29, 2019
Construction is an industry that still runs on tradition and relies heavily on pen and paper for many of the processes on the site and the office. The good news is that a digital wave is rapidly approaching the sector. More and more stakeholders seem to understand the need for a data-driven and agile construction.
Help Everybody Everyday
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. An audience that can say yes. Residential. Commercial.
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 9, 2017
That is why you spend your evenings catching up on industry news, lunches watching webinars and weekends at far-flung conferences—all in search of just the right tools to do a better job. And much like sharpening the axe on both sides, sharpening your back-office tools is paramount.
BD+C
MARCH 19, 2020
Version 2 incorporates lesson from over 20 zero carbon projects that represent a wide spectrum of building types including schools, offices, commercial offices, and industrial buildings.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
APRIL 24, 2018
If you work in the construction industry, you likely know the labor shortage has been a significant problem for some time now. Men have historically dominated the construction industry, and that dynamic has been slow to change. Recruiting Women to the Construction Industry. Nonprofits and industry groups are providing training.
BD+C
DECEMBER 9, 2019
The projects include new and existing offices, schools, and warehouses, with each demonstrating that buildings of all types and age can achieve zero carbon emissions, according to a Council news release. The Canada Green Building Council recently certified the first 10 projects under its Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
AUGUST 30, 2013
Switch Automation’s CEO Deb Noller has announced the opening of the company’s second West Coast office, in Seattle, to serve clients in the Pacific Northwest. The office will be headed up by Peter Rake, Chief Operations Officer. The post Switch Automation Opens Seattle Office appeared first on Business Facilities.
Construction Marketing
APRIL 30, 2010
. “Subsidiaries By Rank” includes in-depth listings of each firm’s subsidiaries and “Where the 2009 ENR Top 400 Contractors Worked – by Country” lists the countries in which these firms had work or offices in that country during 2008. The Top 20 Industrial Process/Petroleum. The Top 20 Power.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 25, 2023
The Australian Federal Police swooped on the office of Scale Facilitation on Friday. Scale Facilitation told The Times : “We have and will continue to fully co-operate with the Australian Taxation Office and now the AFP. We deny any wrongdoing.”
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 7, 2018
In an industry that’s traditionally struggled with productivity , technology solutions that can boost productivity growth are incredibly important. Wayne Newitts, Viewpoint’s director of strategic partnerships, recently discussed this topic on the ACHR News Podcast with Herb Woerpel. Is Your Software Cloud and Mobile Friendly?
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
For example, in open-plan offices where privacy is a concern, fabric-wrapped panels can be used to create sound barriers between workstations. The good news is that most panels can achieve the desired NRC (noise reduction coefficient) with as little as 15-25% wall coverage, making them a relatively low-profile option for sound reduction.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 10, 2022
Importantly, at the time factory workers of the industrial revolution were working anything between seventy and a hundred hours a week. However, many quite rightly argue that our working industries are not all at the same level of maturity for this dream to become a reality. Mental health issues are also high in this industry.
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 29, 2023
Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. Industry sick pay (which is paid on top of statutory sick pay) will increase to £154.02 The untaxed fare allowance will increase by 10.1%.
Business Facilities
JUNE 16, 2020
Pete’s recent boom to a community-wide strategy called Grow Smarter, which identifies five target industry sectors primed for the most growth. Read: Industry Leaders L3, Jabil, 3 Daughter’s Commit To St. Local economic development officials attribute St. Pete, Florida For The Long Haul at BusinessFacilities.com.
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