Civil work, sustainability lead Seattle construction market
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
As infrastructure and public works projects bolster the Emerald City, private construction has weakened.
Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023. The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects. Mon, 11/21/2022 - 10:31. 4 SBCC meeting.
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First look: Revised plan for Amazon's Seattle HQ and 'biodome'
BD+C
MAY 24, 2013
NBBJ has released renderings of a revised plan for Amazon ''s new three-block headquarters in Seattle. Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Office Building' Varied botanical zones will be created, based on diverse climate patterns. Body Image: read more.
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How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 17, 2018
How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. This was surely the case for the Two Union Square building, in Seattle, Wash., which achieved a compressive strength at 19,000 psi (131 MPa), one of the highest on record when it was constructed in the late 1980s. Is concrete a sustainable building material?
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New Seattle building code eliminates fossil fuels for most space and water heating
BD+C
MARCH 2, 2021
Seattle’s new energy code goes into effect in March with notably more sustainable requirements for new construction. The energy building code will eliminate fossil fuels from most space and water heating and increase access to onsite renewables.
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U.S. Cities Tackle Energy Efficiency in 2021
Pro Builder
JANUARY 14, 2022
In 2021, New York became the first city to ban the use of natural gas in all new construction projects, and its more progressive building policies pushed the Big Apple into the top 10 list, The New York Times reports. . Seattle and San Jose, Calif., scored highest here. .
Our Top 10 Construction Blogs from 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 12, 2022
40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022. The 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022 blog covers the top 40 individuals working to innovate and make waves in construction as nominated by other professionals in the community. The 3 Rs of Sustainability Applied to Construction. Overheard in the Big Room.
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Seattle Mechanical Contractor Grows Its Sustainability Portfolio
ENR Construction
MARCH 21, 2018
Services ranging from design-build to operations and maintenance allow HVAC contractor McKinstry to update buildings through their life cycle.
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How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction
Pro Builder
MAY 12, 2021
How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues?
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Seattle school certified as world's fourth Living Building
BD+C
APRIL 15, 2013
Architects Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers K-12 Schools'
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle Headquarters Receives AIA Green Building Award
Construction Superintendent Magazine
APRIL 29, 2015
General Services Administration’s Federal Center South Building 1202 in Seattle, Washington, as the recipient of the Top Ten Plus award. The Top Ten Plus, now its third year, recognizes one past AIA COTE Top Ten Project Award recipient which has quantifiable metrics that demonstrate the true impact the sustainable design has achieved.
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Building Construction Illustrated, 5th Edition – An exclusive e-book for construction professionals
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 20, 2017
Ching, the well-known Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington in Seattle, has written an exclusive book alias Building Construction Illustrated, 5th Edition. This construction book is available in paperback and ebook.
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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MAY 8, 2018
Even if the construction industry has been slower to adopt new technology than other industries, we’ve seen a significant amount of change in recent years. Contractors are also turning to cloud-based, integrated construction software solutions to improve collaboration and streamline processes. Interested in green construction?
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Dragons and daylight: Maximizing sunlight and climate control with TDDs
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
The pair, born in the tropical climate of Indonesia, share a unique set of environmental needs that have challenged the construction of their living space for years. A necessary renovation Nakal and Berani are the wild residents of the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington.
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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. Sustainability. The installation of solar photovoltaic panels is appealing, but how does the return on the major investment play out? Read More. .
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After Five Years, Bullitt Center Gets Nod for Rainwater-to-Potable Water System
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 31, 2018
Five and a half years after the opening of Seattle's super-sustainable Bullitt Center speculative office building, the Washington State Dept. of Health has given the Bullitt Foundation the green light to flip the switch on its treatment system that turns rainwater into potable water.
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Watch Crews Rotate Bertha’s Cutterhead
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 25, 2015
Seattle Tunnel Partners (STP) completed the first sustained rotation of Bertha’s cutterhead February when the machine broke through the southern wall of the Alaskan Way Viaduct project. . STP said they will rotate the cutterhead in both directions for about one hour at a time. .
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Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In.
ENR Construction
JULY 22, 2012
Construction Methods. Sustainability. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In-House Services. Here, team members install a mechanical unit of the roof of a Seattle-area data center. Employees at Seattle-based McKinstry Co.
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Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2012
SEATTLE, Wash. -- The Seattle District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moved into new headquarters at Federal Center South Building 1202, a design-build project led by ZGF Architects LLP and Sellen Construction. The $72-million project, funded by 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding, is part of the U.S.
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BD+C
MARCH 12, 2013
Seattle’s Bullitt Center read more.
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City Momentum Index Identifies The World’s 20 Most Dynamic Cities
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 23, 2014
The true foundation of highly dynamic cities emerges from such factors as speed of innovation and creation of cutting-edge businesses along with new building construction, property price movement and investment in real estate from cross-border investors and corporations. GLOBAL TOP 20. San Francisco. Hong Kong. Los Angeles.
PNC Tops Off Its New Global Headquarters In Pittsburgh
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 26, 2014
Officials, labor dignitaries, construction workers, PNC’s employees and project partners gathered to sign the final steel beam before it was placed atop the building structure. ” As part of its commitment to support the local community, PNC expects 2,500 people to be hired during construction of The Tower at PNC Plaza. .”
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Sustainable mixed-use districts: Crafting urban communities
BD+C
APRIL 4, 2024
Sustainable mixed-use districts: Crafting urban communities 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/04/2024 - 11:44 Mixed-Use As a part of the revitalization of a Seattle neighborhood, Graphite Design Group designed a sustainable mixed-use community that exemplifies resource conversation, transportation synergies, and long-term flexibility.
40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2023
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future.
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zulily, Inc. Selects Nevada For New Fulfillment Center
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 23, 2014
has announced the construction of a new fulfillment center in McCarran, NV that will double the size of its existing Nevada fulfillment center. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, zulily is a retailer focused on moms. Posted by Heidi Schwartz. zulily, inc. The facility could hold as many as 1,600 zulily employees.
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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JANUARY 26, 2016
USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list highlights states throughout the country that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. Green construction is quickly outpacing conventional construction in the U.S.,” Green construction is a large economic driver.
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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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Combining Mass Timber with Modularity
Pro Builder
MARCH 6, 2023
Forterra , a Seattle-based land-conservation nonprofit, wants to help change that. Forterra’s Forest to Home initiative aims to reimagine the affordable housing supply chain—by combining responsibly harvested mass timber with modular construction. Forterra's prototype unit built using cross-laminated timber.
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4 Best Gore-Tex Work Jacket
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 28, 2021
If you work in construction , agriculture, or as an electrician, plumber, engineer, architect, inevitably your work will take you outdoors. Grundens Downrigger 2-layer Gore-Tex construction Adjustable hood and cuffs Roomy, Small to 3XL Moisture-wicking. Double storm flap construction on all zippers protects from water penetration.
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Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers
Pro Builder
JUNE 7, 2022
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers. From July 2019 through July 2020, Rise , a website for consumers and professionals that provides information about sustainable building practices and sells sustainable products, tapped into internet and social media conversations among consumers about off-site home construction.
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PSMJ Resources Inc. Finds that A/E Billing Rates Decreased in 2010 as Firms Fell Victim to Pricing Pressure
PSMJ Resources
JUNE 20, 2011
the premier management consulting firm for the A/E/C (architecture/ engineering/construction) industries, today announced that billing rates for most management positions either held steady or decreased during 2010 and 2011 after increasing in 2006, 2007, and 2009. Get more information now , or call 1-800-537-PSMJ to register today!
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Designing a new frontier in Seattle’s urban core
BD+C
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Designing a new frontier in Seattle’s urban core 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/23/2024 - 08:50 High-rise Construction Graphite Design Group shares the design for Frontier, a 540,000-sf tower in a five-block master plan for Seattle-based tech leader Amazon.
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Cracking the code of affordable housing
BD+C
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Sustainable Senior Living Construction is well under way in Yonkers, N.Y., The plan featured low-rise, high-density housing and mid-rise apartments for seniors that blend affordable housing with all the social and economic elements needed to establish this successful and sustainable community.
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Repetitive Stress Injuries: Don't Hurt Your Future Building Ours.
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 23, 2013
As a construction worker, I think, you are more prone to a repetitive stress injury that an office worker. I have been a massage therapist since graduation from Seattle Massage School with honors in 1999. Think about that you do on a daily basis. About the Author. Patti McQuinn, Massage Therapist, Luna Massage Therapy.
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PSMJ Resources Blog: 5 Reasons NOT to ?Tweet,? ?Blog,? ?Like.
PSMJ Resources
APRIL 23, 2012
If your firm sees long term sustainability with repeat and exclusive clients, you may be fine without Internet “presence.” PSMJ is hosting our remaining locations in Boston, Chicago, and Seattle to give your whole firm the tools and confidence you need to succeed in bringing in more work for the firm. PSMJ Resources, Inc.
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2020 Best in American Living Awards: Pockets of Joy
Pro Builder
AUGUST 5, 2021
Builder: Hill Construction Co. Sustainability , energy efficiency, and minimalism are key in the design of this Seattle modern farmhouse. Project: Flora Farmhouse Location: Seattle Market: Millennial. Project: Sanctuary Location: La Jolla, Calif. Market: Custom. Architect/Designer: Mark House. Sheds and Beds.
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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
“Access to greater amounts of both debt and equity financing, combined with a sustained improvement in the underlying economic fundamentals, means that the opportunities and returns offered in smaller markets are potentially very appealing.” The post U.S.
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Pulse: 08/20/2012
ENR Construction
AUGUST 20, 2012
Construction Methods. Sustainability. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. The estimated construction cost is $600 million. Construction is expected to begin in late 2012 and be completed in early 2016. Phase-one construction is scheduled for completion by December 2012. Transportation.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 15, 2013
Fridays and is expanding to other cities including Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Denver, DC, Dallas and Houston. Hillwood Development Company is building the project in the city of Haslet as part of AllianceTexas, a 17,000-acre, master-planned community, and is also constructing the project in the city of Coppell.
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Ten U.S. Cities with the Costliest Water | Management content from.
Contractor Magazine
JULY 17, 2012
For instance, based on using 7,500 gallons of water per month, a family in Seattle, WA, has the highest water rates in the country at $56.18. Seattle, WA ($56.18) 2. Related Articles City Passes Green Construction Ordinance. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. cities with the costliest water: 1. Post new comment.
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Business Facilities
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Within each institute, manufacturers of all sizes partner with academia and government to share manufacturing technology and workforce challenges—and build a robust, sustainable R&D infrastructure. DMDII is one of nine institutes within the Manufacturing USA network, with six more planned by the end of 2017. Photo: Havas PR).
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Pulse: 07/30/2012
ENR Construction
JULY 30, 2012
Construction Methods. Sustainability. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. The estimated construction cost is $312 million. The construction cost has been estimated at $1 billion. in the South Lake Union district of Seattle. Sellen Construction Co. Seattle, 98105. Environment.
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28 Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
We’ll continue to be quick on our feet to provide you with this reliable constant no matter the ups-and-downs of economic fortunes: that our annual Rankings Report will be the fairest and most accurate assessment of progress being made by the locations that are leaders in charting a path to sustainable growth in these troubled times.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 5, 2014
Our itinerary includes the new Biosciences Training Center, now under construction in Georgia, and a look at the Life Sciences Greenhouses in Pennsylvania, which nurture the seedlings of innovation until they’re ready to blossom into commercial use. Then, it’s back to the U.S., Industrial biotech is on the rise in Hessen.
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