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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. The primary goals of the Project were to improve water quality while providing multiple benefits. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres.

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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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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. With little fanfare Revit 2017 is here, brandishing a slightly changed big R logo. We'll see a need for upgrading from 2016 to 2017 files but not from 2016 to 2016 R2 files. You can select draft or production quality.

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Proven Ways to Improve Jobsite Productivity

The Pro Builder

RELATED 5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get Serious About Cycle Time The results are remarkable, both in terms of driving productivity gains and in customer and trade partner satisfaction , loyalty, and advocacy.

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CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FAILURE FACTORS

Job Order Contracting

Project Management: Cost, Time, and Quality, Two Best Guesses and a Phenomenon, Its Time to Accept Other Success Criteria. Project management: a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. References: Atkinson, R. International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C. S., & Buhl, S.

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

The starting price sits at AUD 80,000, and choosing the right builder needs careful thought to meet quality standards and regulations. You’ll learn about legal requirements, quality benchmarks, and ways to verify a builder’s credentials. Tiny Home Solutions, a 20-year-old company, has built over 2,000 quality homes.

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Toll Brothers City Living® and Daiwa House Announce Joint Venture to Develop Waterfront High-Rise Condominium Community on New Jersey’s Gold Coast

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bank OZK is delighted to finance another project for a quality sponsor like Toll Brothers and its partner Daiwa House,” said Dave Sarner, Managing Director of Originations at Bank OZK. Vista Pointe will be an excellent addition to New Jersey’s Gold Coast, and we are excited to see this innovative venture come to life.”