Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

As we move into 2024, several countries are leading the way in construction expenditure, reflecting their commitment to infrastructure development and urban expansion. According to the World Population Review , Japan’s focus on enhancing resilience in its infrastructure drives its high expenditure.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

France is making significant strides in the construction and infrastructure sectors, with 2024 set to mark a milestone in one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe: The Grand Paris Express. Expected to be fully completed by 2030, key portions of the Grand Paris Express are slated for completion by 2024.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Infrastructure Development Building Automation Building Design 52

Procore

AUGUST 14, 2024

Groundbreak 2024 is just around the corner – and Procore is gearing up to host the construction industry’s top event for innovation and technology. This year, Groundbreak is all about connection – emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships within the construction industry by utilizing technology.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Design Collaboration 52

The Pro Builder

MAY 31, 2024

This includes property acquisition and demolition, elevation, and relocation of buildings insured through the National Flood Insurance Program. Read more Government + Policy Resilient Construction Government + Policy

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction and local governments in the state, is awarding a record six scholarships as part of its statewide post-secondary scholarship program. She wants to work as a green building consultant, green rater, or environmental consultant.

Green Building 52

Green Building Environmental Consulting Government Works Building Standards 52

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What's next for affordable housing in 2024? A big concern is locating housing where jobs are and figuring out the right ways to build. This is part of what it means to build a sustainable, resilient, and equitable community. Looking Beyond the Building. And how are people responding?”

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As Japan moves forward with its ambitious urban and economic plans, 2024 is set to be a pivotal year for infrastructure development. Technological Innovations and Smart City Integration Another key aspect of Japan’s infrastructure strategy for 2024 is its investment in smart city technology.

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Real Estate Development Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

ibush Tue, 02/13/2024 - 09:55 Denver once again tops the list of the hottest MSAs overall on the U.S. News & World Report includes rankings based on housing demand (see below), housing supply, resilience, and financing, among other subindexes. Which US Housing Markets Are the Hottest? Virginia Beach, Va., Durham, N.C.,

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura® ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:40 Case Study Image The $20 million addition to the luxury Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms.

Energy Efficiency 246

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction with the Use of Nudura ICFs at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 10:40 Case Study Image The $20 million addition to the luxury Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on the island of St. Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms.

Energy Efficiency 244

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Optimization Painting/finishing 244

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making dollars go further in a high inflation market.

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Sustainability Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Building Materials 202

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

GLP has received detailed planning permission for four new warehouses, three in Magna Park South, MPS Unit 9 (388,000 sq ft), MPS Unit 10 (119,000 sq ft) and MPS Unit 11 (136,000 sq ft) and one much larger building in Magna Park North, MPN 5, measuring 761 000 sq ft.

Building Resilience 254

Building Resilience Site Planning 254

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In response, technology companies are leveraging automation and robotics for eco-friendly construction methods, while architects are finding ways to incorporate resiliency and efficiency into new-home designs. Read more Energy Efficiency Environmental Home Design Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Automation Building Standards 130

The Pro Builder

MAY 21, 2024

Georgia Gets Its First Passive House csweeney Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:38 With just one other PHIUS-certified house in the southeastern US, Georgia is the second state to build to the green, zero-carbon standard Georgia just saw the completion of its first certified passive house. We’re really starting to ramp up in the Southeast.”

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building Building Resilience 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 8, 2024

billion project to replace the Portage Bay Bridge, the last in a series of bridges that provide seismically resilient connections between the communities east of Lake Washington and Seattle. billion design-build project will construct two new parallel bridges that meet current seismic resiliency standards.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Landscaping Building Standards 130

OmTrak

MARCH 7, 2024

Happy International Women’s Day 2024! In the foundation of every project we undertake, the imprints of female leadership, expertise, and insight make our outcomes stronger and more resilient. Happy International Women’s Day 2024.

Building Resilience 74

Building Resilience Change Management Project Management Construction Management 74

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

John Sisk & Son CEO Paul Brown said: “The business performance in the year was impacted to varying extents by the effects of Covid-19 on projects which commenced building work before the costs of implementing new ways of working were fully understood. from £382.9m the previous year generating a pre-tax loss of £2.5m

Building Resilience 186

Building Resilience Contracts 186

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

Fortunately for the oil and gas industry, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Chao Sun is researching how to create resilient offshore energy infrastructure under extreme tropical cyclones and aging issues. He hopes to yield solid results from his solo research project by the end of 2024.

Engineering 221

Engineering Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Structural Systems 221

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

LOUIS, MO – Lawrence Group is excited to announce that its Director of Talent Development Tyra Duren, PHR has been accepted into Zweig Group’s 2024 ElevateHER® cohort, a special group focused on developing and disseminating pragmatic solutions to the AEC industry’s recruitment and retention crisis.

Architecture 100

Architecture Landscaping Building Resilience Building Design 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 4, 2023

McCarthy Building Companies has achieved a major milestone on the Port of Beaumont’s Main Street Terminal 1 project – driving the last concrete pile after a year-long process. In addition to welded steel wire mesh for added resiliency.

Building Resilience 130

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The International Code Council’s ( ICC ’s) 2024 plumbing and mechanical codes have the most significant changes in 25 years. The 2024 IPC improves public health through enhanced waste management requirements and plumbing system resilience to natural hazards. Photo courtesy International Code Council.

Plumbing Systems 111

Plumbing Systems Building Codes Plumbing Building Performance Measurement 111

New Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has accepted Network Rail’s £43.1bn plan for Control Period 7 (CP7), April 2024-March 2029, which will focus on building network resilience and increasing rail freight.

Building Resilience 64

Building Resilience Building Controls Engineering 64

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2023

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? The first five Aurora homes should be completed by spring 2024. The first will include high-efficiency gas heating.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Electrical Systems 246

The Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) announced six finalists in the Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Prize , which awards innovative solutions that advance electrification retrofits across various residential building types and geographies with $2.4 Category Innovators Remodelers Building Tech Smart Home Products

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls 246

The Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2023

ISP identifies and targets organizational needs through observation, education, training, and analysis, according to O2X, and its curriculum addresses nutrition, sleep health, stress management, resilience, and other topics tailored to meet participants’ unique needs.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Building Design Collaboration 130

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Panelists at the “Buildings and Construction for Sustainable Cities: New Key Partnerships for Decarbonization, Adaptation, and Resilience” session during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, on December 6, 2023, at Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Courtesy COP28.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Building Codes Building Resilience Green Building 64

CCR Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

“Several novel technologies are emerging to improve building energy efficiency that can directly impact heating and cooling loads and indoor environmental quality,” said conference technical chair Som Shrestha. The adoption of artificial intelligence coupled with advanced controls can also influence the thermal management of buildings.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 52

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Overcoming Challenges, Celebrating Victories ibush Sat, 02/17/2024 - 14:13 NAHB Chairman's Message: 2023 was a challenging year for home building, but among the challenges, there were many victories as well Alicia Huey, NAHB 2023 Chairman Like many of you, I found 2023 challenging as a home builder.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Health Regulations Building Codes 130

The MCP Group

JUNE 27, 2024

Bid Due Date | July 18, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 35,000 sf metal building with associated sitework. 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post TCF Industrial Building #1 appeared first on MCP GROUP. 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post TCF Industrial Building #1 appeared first on MCP GROUP.

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Painting/finishing HVAC Systems Waterproofing Systems 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

GBBN's Inflation Reduction Act Calculator goes live 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/26/2024 - 13:48 Sustainability GBBN has publicly released its IRA Calculator, a tool that helps you understand funding opportunities in the IRA for sustainable design. What is an IRA Calculator? This is great news,” explains Tiffany.

Renewable Energy Systems 110

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience HVAC Systems 110

Whirlwind Steel

APRIL 25, 2024

Metal buildings are typically used to frame walls, floors, and roofs, either as the primary support or as additional support. ” They are known for their strength, which makes them great for parts of a metal building that need to stand up to wind, snow, and other natural forces. Cee’s What Are Zee’s?

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Controls Building Standards Building Design 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

The post Discover the Latest News on Sheffield to Assess UK Building, Travis Perkins Says UK Construction Will Halt, Construction Firms Plan Spring Budget 2024, and UK’s First Type 31 Frigate is Being Built appeared first on UK Construction Blog. BuildZero seeks to transform the building industry at the system level.

Budgeting 62

Budgeting Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 62

The MCP Group

AUGUST 26, 2024

Bid Due Date | September 10, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of an elevator and vestibule additions and renovation to the existing building.

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Carpentry Site Planning Building Resilience 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 17, 2024

The announcement was made today at the 2024 Esri User Conference in San Diego, California. Our partnership with Esri supports our mission to modernize the plan-design-build-operate lifecycle,” said Chris Stern, vice president of corporate ventures and partnerships at Trimble. “By Visit us at esri.com.

Construction Management 100

Construction Management Infrastructure Development Mapping Project Management 100

The MCP Group

MAY 13, 2024

Bid Due Date | June 4, 2024 10:00 AM Project Description MCP Build Nevada License #0087202 The project consists of a 16,533 sf renovation to the existing building. 2021 Addenda None at this time.

Building Permits 40

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