Taiwan Semiconductor Plans to Build Second Fab at Phoenix Site
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The chipmaker says it intends to invest a combined $40 billion in the site, with one plant slated to open in 2024 and a second in 2026.
As Materials Prices Rise, One Phoenix-Based Company Is Building Homes With Foam
Pro Builder
JUNE 3, 2022
As Materials Prices Rise, One Phoenix-Based Company Is Building Homes With Foam. Rather than waiting for long-delayed lumber imports or turning to a short supply of pricey materials, Phoenix-based Strata International Group is building houses with foam . New-Construction Projects. Fri, 06/03/2022 - 09:45. Building Materials.
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Behind the Build: Interview with Jon Turner, President and Principal Engineer, Phoenix Civil Engineering
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Here to talk more about this topic is Jon Turner , President and Principal Engineer at Phoenix Civil Engineering. Tell us a little bit about Phoenix Civil Engineering and what you specialize in. So, I worked in the public sector for four years, and then in 2010, I started Phoenix Civil Engineering with my wife, Roz.
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Make It Resilient 2024 Student Contest Encourages New Ways to Build for Extreme Environments
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 29, 2024
For the Make It Resilient 2024 contest , any extreme environment such as a desert, rainforest, deep ocean site, areas prone to flooding, or even another planet can be chosen. I hope that young people will realize the limitless opportunities waiting for them in the construction industry.
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Webinars & Construction Events in September 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 25, 2022
Make sure to get your tickets now and get ready for an AU full of construction industry trends, deep dives, keynotes, product education, and so much more. To see what else is coming up in 2022-23, check out our list of top construction events for the year. Featured Construction Event. September 2022 Construction Webinars.
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Education Abounds at the Phoenix Tech Summit
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 2, 2009
For the construction industry this is more than you need at a jobsite, but their R.A.S.E.R. These are available as fully air-conditioned, insulated, all-weather data centers that allow you to deploy your computer systems in the field without worrying about the harsh elements the jobsite exposes us to ”under construction” .
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KORE Power to Build Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in Buckeye, Ariz.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 4, 2021
says it will build a 1-million-sq-ft lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility on a 214-acre site in Buckeye, Ariz.—40 —40 miles west of downtown Phoenix and just south of Interstate 10. KORE Power Inc.
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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in April 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 28, 2022
There are several construction events across North America throughout the month of April. If you’d like to get a look ahead at all the biggest conferences this year, we recommend scrolling through our list of top construction events in 2022. April 2022 Construction Webinars. April 2022 Construction Events.
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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 28, 2023
The last few years have been tough on the construction industry, requiring businesses to rapidly adapt to changes in the supply chain and industry demands — while also handling struggles with finding workers or maintaining schedules. Top 2023 Construction Events & Conferences This list is organized chronologically.
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Augmented Reality Now: How 3D Visualization is Changing the Construction Industry
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 13, 2010
I met James in Phoenix last year when he was the speaker for a construction association dinner meeting and we have been friends (and admirers of each other) ever since. Augmented Reality display of a building on a construction site: [link]. Augmented Reality in Virtual Furnishing: [link].
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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 6, 2022
Over the past couple of years, the construction industry has had to rapidly adapt to shifting markets and industry-wide challenges, which has resulted in new customer expectations. Construction events, conferences, and trade shows provide dynamic, hands-on moments to stay ahead of trends, opportunities, and risks. 2022 is no exception.
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E-Discovery in Construction Litigation
Carol Hagen
JANUARY 8, 2014
As a panelist for the Arizona Bar Association luncheon yesterday along with Kathy Kozen, Esq, Director of Discovery Services for D4 E-Discovery and Russell Yurk, Esq, Jennings Haug and Cunningham, a crowd of 80+ lawyers filled the room at the Phoenix Country Club.
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New Study Reveals Cost Effectiveness of Solar Panels
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Home Innovation Research Labs’ new study looks at the cost effectiveness of solar panels across five markets across the country: Phoenix, Tampa, Boston, Kansas City, and Seattle. Solar resource at the site and panel orientation. Utility tariff for purchasing excess electricity generated at the house. Installed cost of the PV panels.
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Lean Construction, Payroll and Equipment Tracking
Carol Hagen
JULY 8, 2010
Lean Construction has been a hot topic for the past few years and is still gaining momentum. Recently representatives of Mortenson spoke at a NAWIC Greater Phoenix Chapter meeting and discussed renewable energy (showcasing a wind farm project in Hawaii) and how lean construction practices have improved productivity and their bottom line.
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Proposals for changes to the International Green Construction Code are due by January 10
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 13, 2013
The process of updating the 2012 International Green Construction Code has commenced. In fact, proposals for changes to the International Code Council’s “Green Construction Code” have been accepted since November and are due not later than January 10, 2014. And significantly, ASHRAE Standard 189.1
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Construction Software Partly Cloud(y)
Carol Hagen
MAY 28, 2010
Now I live in the Phoenix metro area so for me I’m good with bandwidth. Is it a Tier 1 site, SAS 70 compliant and continually providing co-location of your data? What’s intriguing is that they host Intuit products better that Intuit does and are based here in Phoenix. My answer is it depends. I appreciate it!
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Construction Marketing Ideas
JULY 21, 2015
I suppose one benefit of this crash and burn is it has made the place a sort of tourist attraction — I’ll see if I can visit the store when I’m in the Phoenix area this fall.). But there is another side to the story, which especially applies for review sites.
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States For Most Construction Jobs
Constructonomics
AUGUST 5, 2012
Finding a construction job may be getting easier–at least in some states. A June 2012 report by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) identified 20 states that are adding construction jobs. Three Drivers of Construction Jobs Growth. Manufacturing investment is leading to new manufacturing facility construction.
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A Day in the Life of a Green Building Attorney
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 18, 2016
Responding to client email about impact of construction project change order on contemplated LEED certification, so that payment can be released today. Responding to consultant email and draft report of Phase II environmental site assessment. Client names and other specific references are omitted to protect the not so innocent.).
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My Week’s Dose of Education at Construction Association Meetings
Carol Hagen
SEPTEMBER 18, 2009
He showed applications that should at least be on your radar screen included Google Docs, Google Wave , SketchUp and using a BIM overlay on the job site. James talked about Facebook Groups being used to manage construction projects, EOS Advisor for seeing trends overtime and SmartBidNet to simplify Bid Management.
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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona
Business Facilities
AUGUST 23, 2017
Boasting a population of nearly 500,000, Mesa is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. AZLabs is located adjacent to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport making it a strategic location for unmanned and autonomous vehicle research and operations. Peoria is in a unique position.
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7 Construction Trends That Will Propel the Industry in 2022
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. With this comes construction trends that may become the new standard practice for 2022. The global 3D printing market in the construction sector is expected to become an $870 million industry by 2026, according to a 2022 report. Green construction. 3D printing.
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158 Good deeds: Great spirit and incredible marketing
Construction Marketing Ideas
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Eva’s Phoenix provides accommodation for Toronto-area homeless youth. The Carpenters Union Local 27 has contributed $100,000 to support the construction of a new facility to replace the existing one (which will be demolished soon to make room for a condo development.). And the $10.2 These points don’t matter, however.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. Entered By: Greater Phoenix Economic Council. million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). By Business Facilities Editorial Staff. manufacturing.”
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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being
Pro Builder
AUGUST 5, 2022
Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Last year, members of Associated Builders and Contractors , a national trade association representing the nonunion construction industry, invested $1.6 Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.
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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
Exterior Bearing Walls in Type III Construction. Partitions (2 hr or less) in Types I & II Construction. Roof Construction in Types I & II Construction. Roof Construction in Types I & II Construction. NFPA 101 references NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building Construction. Construction.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Construction is one of the world’s most important sectors and it wouldn’t be where it is today without all the dedicated individuals who continue to take the industry forward. Read on to discover some of the innovators and changemakers making waves in construction today. . 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022 .
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ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2012
Search our site: Infrastructure. Construction Methods. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. DPR Construction Inc. will serve as the construction manager. The project entails constructing an 11-story, 426,000-sq-ft building that will contain restaurants and a 600-space parking garage.
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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring.
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Discover Your EDGE in Avondale
Business Facilities
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Avondale, Arizona offers a low cost of doing business, uncomplicated permitting process, access to critical transportation corridors, and a deep talent pipeline of skilled workers. Read: Discover Your EDGE in Avondale at BusinessFacilities.com.
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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX and Phoenix, AZ are the top-ranked large metros in this flagship category, respectively. These efforts are paying off as jobs are being created in construction, hospitality, transportation, retail and healthcare. PHOENIX IS FASTEST-GROWING CITY. It’s not a coincidence that Phoenix—no.
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Modular Builder VBC On the Verge of $25-Million Buy for Katerra Assets
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2021
Katerra was founded in 2015 as a startup that brought design, manufacturing, and building construction under one roof, initially in a manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Ariz., The southeast is an underserved and booming market for offsite modular construction. Off-Site Construction. Off-Site Construction.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 27, 2014
The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. million-square-foot building located on 83 acres near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. manufacturing.”
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Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
by Green Phoenix Development, of nearby Newton, was certified LEED Platinum, as the gut rehab was able to divert 94% of demolition and construction waste material from landfill. Green Phoenix Development reused most of the existing structure while expanding it harmoniously in a New England vernacular style. Advertisement. .
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ElectraMeccanica's New Mesa, Ariz., EV Factory Will Produce Unique Three-Wheeled Vehicles
ENR Construction
MARCH 31, 2021
based designer and manufacturer of electric vehicles, has selected a multi-acre factory site north of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to manufacture its three-wheeled, single-seat SOLO cars. ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp., a Vancouver, B.C.-based
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Grand Canyon hikes to the bottom: the natural wonder without the crowds
Construction Test
APRIL 24, 2020
The first Europeans to lay eyes on this astonishing site – red mountains beyond mountains, entire weather systems contained within the canyon’s mighty walls – were Spaniards. American Airlines flies daily to Phoenix from Sydney and Melbourne via Los Angeles. TRIP NOTES. Jamie Lafferty travelled as a guest of Visit Arizona.
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Are You Ready for Build to Rent?
Pro Builder
JANUARY 11, 2021
announced it was selling five of its communities in Phoenix, a total of 943 homes, to an affiliate of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies , in Oak Brook, Ill. The capital investment appetite for it is huge,” says Michael Finch, EVP at SVN SFRhub Advisors , a Phoenix-based consulting and brokerage group. and getting stronger.
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2021 NHQA Winners: 4 Home Building Companies Striving for Better
Pro Builder
JANUARY 8, 2021
Construction quality. This group reviews and scores the NHQ written applications, from which finalists are selected for on-site evaluations. Markets: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Fountain Hills, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and Peoria, Ariz. Having the on-site feedback from the NHQ judges was really instrumental,” Flint says. “It
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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis
Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. Project Specs: Desert Comfort Idea Home Location: Sonoran Desert, Ariz.
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How This Arizona Luxury Home Builder Is Making a Move to Diversify
Pro Builder
APRIL 30, 2021
The first 12 rental homes, featuring a backyard and a garage, were built in 2020 in Phoenix and were rented within 30 days after completion. All of our single-family rental communities exist as single-family detached homes with garages—that was something we weren’t really seeing in the SFR market in Phoenix.
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 23, 2017
The company plans to construct its 2.5 Braidy Industries also is expected to create 1,000 construction jobs and spearhead an economic recovery in Eastern Kentucky. Rail service is available throughout the County, with direct access at several sites and industrial parks. Many shovel ready sites are available in Oswego County.
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Ten U.S. Cities with the Costliest Water | Management content from.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 17, 2012
Phoenix, AZ ($38.55) 5. Related Articles City Passes Green Construction Ordinance. Site Features. Site Archive. View Mobile Site. Mechanical Systems Sites. Based on using 7,500 gallons of water per month, the study indicates these are the ten U.S. cities with the costliest water: 1. Seattle, WA ($56.18) 2.
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Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards
Pro Builder
JANUARY 30, 2022
Judges assess entries based not just on appearance, but also on the interior floor plan and how it meets today’s needs, how the project relates to its local market, and the construction techniques and materials used to build it. BALA winners will be formally announced on Feb. 2021 BALA Judges. Photographer: Yellow Duck Marketing.
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