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The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures

BDC Network

Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of our natural resources.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Field Wire

Finding your niche can benefit your brand, gaining repeat business from general contractors and design-build construction firms. For example, focusing on green projects in your county where recycled and carbon-neutral materials are paramount can make you the local authority in sustainability. Ask about quote expiration, too.

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Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction

BDC Network

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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Pulse: 08/20/2012

ENR Construction

Building Types. Material Trends. Alabama Airbus is planning to build its first assembly plant in the U.S. The project entails building a 1.5-million-sq-ft The project entails building a 45-story, 900,000-sq-ft building at 444 West Lake St. It is being designed by Pickard Chilton. Transportation.

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

Building Types. Material Trends. We are a big proponent of renting due to depreciation, storage, transportation, maintenance and upkeep costs," says Paul Dudzinski, project director for McCarthy Building Cos. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best?

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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

If you’re Dan Coletti, the designer and builder of The New American Home 2024 in the luxury custom-home community of Ascaya in Henderson, Nev., Designer/builder/interior designer: Sun West Custom Homes , Las Vegas Landscape architect: Vangson Consulting , Las Vegas Lot size: 0.7 it all starts in the kitchen. “I