Construction Dive

APRIL 11, 2024

Overall building material costs have now increased in every month of 2024, said Associated Builders and Contractors’ chief economist.

Building Materials 385

Building Materials 385

Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Carpentry Building Controls Controls Manufacturing 124

Construction Dive

JANUARY 31, 2025

While no major warehouse impacts have been reported, a spike in building materials demand could create shortages.

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Building Materials 334

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 13, 2023

IBM, Micron and Applied Materials want to build a chip research and development center in the state’s capital, Albany.

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Building Materials 367

New Civil Engineer

MARCH 20, 2025

The carbon footprint of such discarded materials key contributors to climate change have underscored the urgent need to slow material consumption, particularly in the built environment. Industrial economies have been shaped by a throwaway culture for over half a century.

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Construction Dive

MAY 13, 2024

By investing in solutions that enable more consistency and efficiency in the production of building materials and systems, the construction sector can put a dent in their labor problem.

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Building Materials 321

Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2023

Reducing carbon emissions from building materials and construction will likely draw more local and state policy attention, experts say.

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Green Building Building Materials 334

The Pro Builder

MAY 28, 2024

It also means the homes have a smaller carbon footprint before and as they’re built—by reducing the emissions from all their materials. Especially as buildings get more efficient, embodied carbon represents a larger and larger slice of the total emissions a building is responsible for,” says Chris Magwood, manager, carbon-free buildings, RMI.

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Environmental Consulting Building Materials Energy Efficiency Procurement 285

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Targeted incentives and building code changes can support the transition to more climate-friendly building materials, say research, advocacy and industry groups.

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Building Codes Building Materials 312

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 8, 2023

.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Prometheus Materials , a leader in sustainable building materials, announced today the achievement of remarkable results in the ASTM C423 sound-absorption testing of its ground-breaking bio-cement and bio-concrete technology.

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Building Materials Building Performance Measurement Modular Construction Sustainability 246

Construction Dive

MAY 10, 2023

From autonomous buildings to alternative materials, these firms raised money recently via equity and debt financing, despite economic headwinds.

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Building Materials 323

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass qpurcell Tue, 11/07/2023 - 12:25 Plantd , a manufacturer of carbon-capturing building materials, has partnered with a North Carolina farmer to plant 101 acres of perennial grass. Plantd’s factory will be automated, 100% electric, and multi-product capable.

Building Materials Manufacturing 312

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Building Materials Structural Systems 312

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

NEW YORK (July 11, 2023) – Mickey , a B2B technology company, announces the launch of its Mickey | Contractor Direct division, which will be focused on assisting contractors with building project order fulfillment – from product procurement to shipping updates and online payment functionality.

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Building Materials Material Handling Project Management Building Automation 246

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As Alex Fraser celebrates its 145th anniversary, Roads and Infrastructure reflects on the company’s journey to becoming one of Australia’s leading providers of recycled construction materials. In 2018, Alex Fraser was acquired by Hanson Australia, one of Australia’s largest and most innovative providers of construction materials.

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Green Building Building Commissioning Building Materials Material Handling 105

Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2023

Respondents to a recent Construction Dive survey said they are combating the high price of building materials with a variety of tactics.

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Surveying Building Materials 295

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Building Owners have been using a form of wainscoting in their buildings since the 14 th century according to howstuffworks.com. Wainscoting comes in many materials for different uses including laminate, metallic, tile, vinyl (VCW) , fiber reinforced, or polymer (FRP) material to name most options. 800-WOLGAST.

Building Controls 127

Building Controls Building Materials Building Design Cost Control 127

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The 4,645-m2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore. Photo courtesy Lewis Williams The 4,645-m 2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore., Sustainability is at the forefront of material choices, with locally sourced Juniper used for the exterior wood siding.

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Public Works Staircases Structural Systems Building Materials 110

The Pro Builder

JULY 18, 2023

Eco Material Technologies , a Utah-based producer of sustainable cement alternatives, and Hive 3D , a Texas-based automated construction company, have partnered to build five vacation rentals in Round Top. To replace traditional cement, Eco Material uses fly ash and other pozzolanic materials.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Resilience 246

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials. are increasingly adopting sustainable building products and practices that conserve water, energy, and materials.

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Green Building Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Wisdome Stockholm building encompasses a wooden architectural design creating an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square meters. Stora Enso has been the main partner and delivered sustainable wooden construction materials for the project. Wisdome Stockholm is inaugurated today and will open to the public on 9 December.

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Architecture Material Storage Building Materials Building Standards 246

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The need to improve construction cost certainty is critical regardess of whether repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build projects are invovled. Create detailed line item estimates for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Use LOCALLY RESEARCHED labor, material, and equipment costs from an objective source.

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Building Materials Construction Equipment Maintenance Estimating 97

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

Construction News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Incoming changes to inheritance tax will deal a blow to the building-materials sector and could threaten government plans for 1.5 million homes to be built during the current parliamentary term. housing target appeared first on Construction News.

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Building Materials 98

Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Building on the innovation of its ground engineering and asset preservation technologies, Mainmark has successfully delivered numerous JOG projects in New Zealand and are now expanding this expertise into Australia. One of the biggest advantages of the JOG system is the flexibility of the cementitious-based material we use, Glanville says.

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Structural Systems Lifts Building Controls Material Handling 103

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.

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Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 264

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 23, 2023

EEBA Launches New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation qpurcell Wed, 08/23/2023 - 09:54 The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.

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Building Design Building Materials Energy Efficiency Building Codes 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 29, 2024

A key architectural element of the building was on the west projection, which featured a cantilever piece that stemmed out 25 feet beginning on the fifth floor. SKYDECK has low on-site material requirements due to early striking capabilities with the drophead and fast deployment of panels and beams.

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Structural Systems Flooring Systems Heavy Lifting Transportation Building Optimization 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Buildertrend Purchasing, a new exclusive rebates program, empowers builders to grow their bottom line and focus on what they do best: building and growing their businesses. We look forward to working together to provide builders with an unprecedented level of efficiency, cost savings and access to high-quality materials.

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Collaboration Building Products Distribution Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 263

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

According to Autodesk, the project will be built at about half the cost, time, and carbon footprint of a typical multifamily building in the San Francisco Bay Area. For instance, with Forma’s Rapid Noise Analysis, MBH tested the impact of noise from highway traffic on different building configurations.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction Building Design 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 15, 2024

The selection of material plays a big role in the success of the project, both in the short term and long term. Ensuring that the project can be completed on time, safely, and efficiently is also critical to a building’s overall performance. Among key considerations: How easy will the material be to install?

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Construction Equipment Building Materials Cost Control Project Management 263

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Don’t Burn Straw—Build With It qpurcell Tue, 02/06/2024 - 09:50 After harvesting their rice and wheat crops, many farmers across the globe burn the straw that’s left on their fields. The company gathers straw that otherwise would go up in harmful flames and turns it into building boards. This practice accounts for 3.5%

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Sustainability Painting/finishing 264

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

ResourceCo’s commercial and industrial waste recycling diverts ‘light’ materials from landfill. We are working closely with the resources industry as we build Australia’s first dedicated OTR tyre recycling plant in Port Hedland, Western Australia. “It

Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Sustainability Material Handling 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These megastores, who often complete renovations during off-hours, have realized the benefits of using tents for staging, materials storage, organization, equipment protection, safety and security, and providing impromptu meeting space for construction crews sheltered from the elements. Construction Company Inc.

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Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

“This code change will benefit stakeholders across the residential design and construction spectrum by improving the quality of materials and workmanship for post-tensioned slab-on-ground floors,” said Tim Christle, Executive Vice President for PTI. Higher quality installation and stressing of PT materials by PTI-certified field personnel.

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Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Structural Systems 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Joint-venture team breaks ground on landmark 74,000 square feet city hall building for the City of Brookhaven ATLANTA — McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, today announced the launch of construction on Brookhaven City Hall, a mass-timber project that will serve the community of Brookhaven, Georgia near Atlanta.

Building Materials 263

Building Materials Public Works Green Building Stakeholder Engagement 263

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Simon Rawlinson, head of Strategic Research & Insight at Arcadis, said that London’s high rise residential market should brace for significant delays following the GLA’s accelerated introduction of a mandatory second staircase requirement for all new residential buildings over 30m.

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Staircases Procurement Building Materials Government Works 265