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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Irving, Texas – The American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA) is excited to announce its Pipe School 2024 held January 29th – February 1st in Frisco, TX, just outside of Dallas. Proven Resilience. Undeniable Sustainability. Photos must be submitted by December 15th, 2023, and winners will be announced at the 2024 Pipe School.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Stakeholder Engagement Building Resilience Inspection 130

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. How to Build a Home That Won’t Combust? Villa home.

Concrete Pouring 289

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 289

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Californias 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine.

Building Design 52

Building Design Architecture Building Resilience Building Commissioning 52

Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Our partnership with Lintec & Linnhoff reflects our commitment to Australias infrastructure needs with advanced, sustainable, and resilient constructionsolutions. In addition, in October 2024, the Lintec CSD2500B was selected to help increase essential road-building activities on three major projects in Jordan.

Renewable Energy Systems 105

Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency Modular Construction 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

Procore

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on another remarkable year spent working alongside our customers, partners and the global construction community. Together, we’ve continued to build a connected construction industry–one that enables productivity, efficiency and safety.

Building Products Distribution 69

Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Green Building General Contracting 69

The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

Which Green Building Practices Are Home Builders Using Most? Chart: courtesy NAHB Read more Energy Efficiency NAHB Market Data + Trends Green Design Sustainability Sustainability The top practices are listed in the chart below by builder level of green engagement.

Green Building 130

Green Building Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Building Resilience 130

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

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.

Infrastructure Development 94

Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Building Automation Project Management 94

Roads Online

AUGUST 13, 2024

To put this into perspective, according to Sustainability Victoria, more than 500 quarries produce about 500 million tonnes of heavy construction materials every year. The infrastructure and roads sectors rely heavily on raw materials, as such the importance of sustainable materials and alternatives has grown significantly. Image: SPA.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Infrastructure Development Building Resilience Government Works 105

The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Black Buffalo Hits Print on First Internationally Code Compliant 3D-Printed Home qpurcell Wed, 05/29/2024 - 08:16 Black Buffalo 3D has broken ground in Fort Worth’s Southside community with its pilot LoMa 3D-printed home at 100 W. Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process. Why is ICC-ES certification important?

Building Code Compliance 261

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Wall Systems Structural Systems 261

The Pro Builder

MARCH 21, 2024

Building Homes with ‘Legos on Steroids’ qpurcell Thu, 03/21/2024 - 10:48 A crew leader consults an assembly drawing with color-coded instructions, then calls out a color: blue, red, yellow. Replacing Concrete with Composite Blocks Photo courtesy RENCO USA RENCO’s proprietary building blocks replace concrete, steel, and wood.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 264

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Pine Bluff, Ark. – Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) and Bernhard joined forces in a groundbreaking “Flip the Switch” Event on Thursday, February 7, 2024, unveiling a cutting-edge Solar Array and Energy Efficiency Upgrades at SEARK’s Welcome Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 130

CCR Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, proudly announces the launch of its first-ever design forecast, The Design Perspective. Resilient Urbanism: Designing adaptable cities to address climate change and population growth.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Resilience Energy Efficiency Building Design 52

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What's next for affordable housing in 2024? We’re seeing affordable housing in a variety of scales and types, with increasing emphasis on sustainable design—from Passive House design to sustainably sourced material selection. A big concern is locating housing where jobs are and figuring out the right ways to build.

Building Resilience 105

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Building Performance Measurement Building Design 105

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.”

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Resilience 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

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

Strong Tie

MARCH 12, 2024

Simpson Strong-Tie is participating in NHERI Converging Design , the third phase of testing a six-story mass timber building on the NHERI UCSD shake table. This project follows up on the testing of a ten-story mass timber building with the NHERI TallWood project. Learn more about this project and our live testing event.

Building Resilience 72

Building Resilience Building Design Structural Systems Building Optimization 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The Start of Celebration: Zweig Group’s 2024 Class of Rising Stars An introduction by Kyle Ahern, Employee Experience and Data Strategist, Zweig Group The announcement of Zweig Group’s 2024 class of Rising Stars marks the start of my favorite time of the year—award season.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

CCR Magazine

APRIL 9, 2025

Across the planet, architects, specifiers and building owners have grown to recognize the famous trademark license as a symbol of high performance and long-lasting quality. Famous examples include New Yorks Empire State Building, the Grande Arche de la Dfense in Paris, and Singapores Esplanade.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Resilience 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Maine Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2024 Report Card for Maines Infrastructure this week. The improving grades are the results of increased investment and efforts to build more resilient infrastructure. It includes 16 categories of infrastructure that received an overall C grade.

Engineering 52

Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Building Resilience Infrastructure Development 52

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

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

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. Learn more about GBBN’s approach to sustainability here. What is an IRA Calculator?

Renewable Energy Systems 110

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience HVAC Systems 110

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 10, 2025

Image credit: City of Toronto Increasing resilience in Torontos most flood prone neighbourhood The project covers Torontos most flood-prone neighbourhoodRockcliffe-Smythewhich has experienced multiple major flooding events, including recently in 2013, 2019, 2020, and 2024.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Public Works Infrastructure Development Project Management 130

Plant & Civil Engineer

MARCH 24, 2025

As a specialist event exclusively dedicated to the civil engineering industry, the National Civils Show eliminates the distractions and excess traffic of more generic building trade shows. A variety of planned networking events will provide ample opportunities for attendees to build relationships and explore new business ventures.

Geotechnical Engineering 52

Geotechnical Engineering Building Resilience Construction Machinery Sustainability 52

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Utilizing platforms like AI-driven project insights from Building Radar can streamline market research and decision-making, providing valuable data that informs strategic planning and execution. Building strong relationships through transparent and consistent communication helps in managing expectations and resolving conflicts swiftly.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Stakeholder Engagement Building Performance Measurement 52

Roads Online

MAY 22, 2024

The funding forms part of the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program, which aims to fast-track investment in critical infrastructure and community assets, such as water supply and maintenance, roads and drainage, disaster resilience projects, community buildings and works to prepare sites for future housing development.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Government Works Building Resilience Site Planning 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

The single-family three-bedroom house with an attached garage and about 3,500 square feet of living space offers a new model for sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective residences. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and LEED Platinum is its highest certification.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 9, 2025

Here is a look at their top industry risks for 2025: Natural Catastrophes Natural Catastrophes topped the list this year with 52% of Construction and Engineering respondents ranking this their number one concern, up from 38% in 2024. Total economic losses from natural catastrophes alone reached $310bn in 2024, according to Swiss Re.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management Risk Management Change Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Roads Online

JULY 16, 2023

The roads and infrastructure sectors are taking strides in road resilience, recycling and rehabilitation. Roads Australia predicts that to 2024-25, the estimated spend on road construction activity will be equal to $106 billion. One of the core components of maintaining the existing network is road resiliency.

Building Resilience 98

Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Sustainability Construction Machinery 98

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The construction industry is set to experience significant transformations in 2024, driven by advancements in technology, sustainability initiatives, and changes in global supply chains. From sustainable building practices to the rise of digital tools like Building Radar , the landscape is evolving rapidly.

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Optimization 52