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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

Alpha Testing, a UES company, was chosen by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to provide quality control/construction materials testing services to multiple project teams. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres. The dam is two miles long and 90-feet tall, with a 110-foot-tall intake tower.

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Prefab ADUs: A Rising Trend in Affordable Housing and Off-Site Construction Solutions

The Pro Builder

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The building’s strategic design includes a 35 percent targeted reduction in potable water use through efficient fixtures and equipment, a 25 percent targeted reduction in energy costs with a focus on thermal performance and optimal heating, and a 360-panel floating solar array to name a few.

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New 2024 Hurricane Protection Florida Laws

West Shore Construction

In this article, we will explore in detail the key provisions of House Bill 293, discuss a variety of hurricane protection options, including motorized screens and hurricane window protection, and explain how these solutions can improve your home’s safety and potentially reduce insurance costs.

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#100:  Dealing With Rising Costs

NH Construction Law

It’s no secret to anyone involved in the construction industry that materials prices have been increasing by leaps and bounds recently. Often the benchmark is indexed costs, for example the producer price index or “PPI” published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And the trend continues to be up.

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Read the Lates News on Economic Outlook, Glenigan’s December Construction Index, CIP to Build 1GWH BESS in Scotland, and Pre-tax Loss for Laing O’rourke is £288m

UK Construction Blog

As the year winds down, the industry is enjoying cost relief from decreased construction material prices, transportation expenses, and natural gas import prices. Labor shortages may keep construction costs high despite lowering inflation. Alcemi said e-Storage will supply the SolBank battery system for the 2-hour project.

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Top 10 Water Tank Brands in India

CivilJungle

Water Storage Solutions. Water Storage Solutions. Material Handling Products. Vectus Industries Limited is one of the leading polymer-based water storage solutions companies in India,primarily in the business of manufacturing water storage tanks and piping system for more than three decades. Head Quater.