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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. C Below, Inc.,

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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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Discover the Latest News on US Construction Funding and First Modular US Apartment Project

Construction Daily News

The put-in-place figures show project costs from start to finish. Lodging: The private sector controls 97.2% Power (including oil and gas pipelines and storage facilities): The August YYD power construction division was 85.8% Cost control The US had residential modular construction before 2018. year-to-date.

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Why Construction Firms Should Invest In Packaging Solutions

Construction Marketing

Increasing costs and falling demand for new construction projects have been putting contractors on the back foot. . Construction firms should invest a great deal in improving their processes to help reduce project costs. Transporting cement, gravel, and other materials across the construction site demands a reliable system.

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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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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . GCP Applied Technologies. Repairing waterproof concrete.