Civiconcepts
JULY 15, 2021
Modern structures strive to follow the standards for sustainable building. It is an exciting prospect to many designers as they come up with many out-of-this-world ideas. One of the many … A Guide To Green Roof Construction and Functions Read More ».
BD+C
JULY 15, 2021
Landini Associates has announced the debut of its design for ALDI Corner Store, an art-infused, small-format retail model that embraces fresh food, local artist collaborations, and an elevated customer experience. The goal of the new design is to interpret the traditional ALDI model into a new format for urban settings that is genuinely local. ALDI Corner Store’s layout is driven by the need to refurbish existing buildings instead of constructing new properties. .
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Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
Lumber Prices Drop 21% in Five Days—When Will it Normalize? cbroderick. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:11. In just five days, the price of lumber fell 21% to $642 per thousand board feet. Lumber prices hit a record high on May 7 at the price of $1,670 per thousand board feet. Prices are a whopping 62% lower than that high, and one real estate analyst says the price will continue to moderate as supply chains normalize.
BD+C
JULY 15, 2021
Making buildings healthier—through research, code changes, and incentives—is what the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) recommends in its eight-page 2020 Moving Forward Report that the Institute’s Consultative Council of building community leaders has just published.
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
Knowing when a building is structurally deteriorating, and actually doing something about it can be very different things, as the collapse in Surfside, Fla., has shown this month.
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ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
When news came of the collapse of the Champlain Towers residential high-rise in Surfside, Fla., Pouria Ghods thought back to another fatal collapse, almost exactly nine years earlier at the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake, Ontario.
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2021
Xaloy will invest $1.75 million to move its bimetallic barrel manufacturing operation back to Pulaski County, VA, which will retain seven jobs and create 35 new jobs. - Read: Xaloy To Return To Virginia, Reopen Pulaski Manufacturing Facility at BusinessFacilities.com.
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
When the first COVID-related restrictions came down on U.S. construction sites in the spring of 2020, many contractors were caught flat-footed compiling information on workers and visitors for contact tracing.
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2021
The global medical and healthcare products company's $32 million investment in Aurora, IL is expected to create 110 new jobs. - Read: Amsino Medical Group Celebrates New North American Distribution Hub at BusinessFacilities.com.
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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
Best Markets for Remote Workers to Live. cbroderick. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:22. Many companies are doing without brick-and-mortar offices and offering the freedom of remote work to its employees. Without ties to a physical location, workers can move where they please, and these 10 markets meet the needs of remote workers the most. Apartment List found the markets offering the best value on space with access to both urban and natural amenities. .
BD+C
JULY 15, 2021
The Pullman is a new luxury apartment and retail community located in the heart of Denver’s Union Station neighborhood. The community was built for walkability and is just steps away from numerous shopping and dining options and the Beaux Arts style Union Station transport hub.
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
Increases in Apartment Occupancy Hits 10-Year High. cbroderick. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:17. A recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) analysis reveals a booming apartment market as occupied units increased by 207,035 from quarter one to quarter two of 2021. For comparison, the change in the number of occupied units in 2019’s second quarter was 116,526—almost half the current pace.
Civiconcepts
JULY 15, 2021
With so many kinds of construction materials accessible to contractors worldwide, it can become challenging to choose which ones you need, especially when you don’t do proper planning. Using faulty … The Two Main Types of Bituminous Roofing Systems Explained Read More ».
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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
OSB Costs 500% More Since 2020. cbroderick. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:19. While the country’s eyes and ears were locked onto the changes of lumber prices, other building material costs shot up, such as oriental strand board, or OSB. Since January 2020, the price of OSB has jumped 510%, according to the National Association of Home Builders. This significantly outpaces the price increases for lumber, and severe winter weather in the south earlier this year affected the availability of OSB.
Civiconcepts
JULY 15, 2021
All roofing performs the same vital function, but the way they go on it can be quite different. The primary definition of a roof is the top cover envelope of … Low-Slope Vs Steep-Slope Roof: What are the Variations? Read More ».
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
When Samantha Montano rushed to Houston in April 2016 during some of the city’s worst floods, she saw untrained volunteers running kitchens, handing out supplies and managing mountains of donated clothing—most of it unneeded.
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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
Ox’s New ToughSkin HT Ice & Water Guard™ Roof Underlayment. kcichowicz. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 14:15. ToughSkin HT Ice & Water Guard ™ roof underlayment is designed to deliver long-term protection under all sloped roof coverings, including slate, tile, cedar shakes, metal, and asphalt shingles. The product’s rubberized asphalt adhesive base provides superior adhesion even under high heat, and its SlipSafe ® Technology walking surface ensures a safer work environment for installers.
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
The latest revision of the popular BIM design software Archicad includes improved rendering options and expanded asset libraries for designers and architects.
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
3 Ways the Pandemic is Changing Smart Homes. kcichowicz. Fri, 07/16/2021 - 00:00. After the past year of staying in and working, learning, exercising and more all from home, consumers have drastically changed the way they’re living within their spaces. In essence, the pandemic made our homes more important to us than ever. Realtor.com recently found that many homeowners chose to integrate more technology into their home to make their spaces work more efficiently, with 41% of consumers having pur
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
As investigators continue to seek the trigger for the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., one of the deadliest accidental building collapses in U.S. history is already causing state elected officials, city and county buildings officials, industry groups and others to hurriedly reassess the condition of older buildings—leading to additional evacuations.
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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!
Pro Builder
JULY 15, 2021
How Air Barriers Help Boost Energy Efficiency. kcichowicz. Thu, 07/15/2021 - 11:06. Case Study Image. While there are a variety of materials on the market aimed at increasing energy efficiency, few are as effective as selecting the right weather resistant barrier, also known as a building wrap. As part of the air barrier assembly, a building wrap can reduce drafts, increase occupant comfort and reduce energy use by decreasing the amount of non-conditioned air entering and exiting conditioned wal
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
Contractor's big penalty follows country's bid rigging investigations of thousands of construction contracts by more than 40 companies.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 15, 2021
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems are essential to commercial and residential buildings. In turn, MEP contractors are critical to modern infrastructure projects. These construction professionals work with arguably the most complex and technical aspects of the building process, which require expertise, careful planning, and strict execution. .
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
The District of Columbia plans to replace a pedestrian bridge that collapsed June 23 after being struck by a truck.
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Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!
BD+C
JULY 15, 2021
Multifamily asking rents jumped an average of 6.3% year-over-year in June, the largest leap ever recorded by Yardi Matrix , a leading industry data tracker. The national average apartment rent increased $23 last month to $1,482, another record, and single-family home rents were up 11% year-over-year.
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
Tribridge Residential is planning to redevelop a 4.4-acre portion of the Goat Farms Art Center in Atlanta.
ENR Construction
JULY 15, 2021
CTBUH expects to provide guidelines on building tall using both structural steel and mass timber.
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