Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2023

The site highlights the work and wisdom of construction professionals at all levels, their accomplishments and challenges, and their advice to those considering a career in the industry. The basis for the site is the highly touted book, Those Amazing Builders , produced by Trilogy Publications LLC, with over 25,000 copies nationwide.

Site Planning 246

Site Planning Public Works Building Materials Construction Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 8, 2025

SAN ANTONIO, TX STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today celebrated a major milestone on the Loop 1604 North Expansion project with the opening of the first flyover ramp at I-10. STVs CEI work included the installation of 62,150 tons of concrete, 10.25

Ramps 130

Ramps Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Site Planning 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 29, 2024

Because of the ever-evolving expectations for new healthcare facilities to provide visitors and patients with optimal comfort, the plans for the new tower included unique yet challenging design elements. The small prop requirements ensure more freedom of movement under the slab formwork and simplify the horizontal transportation of materials.

Structural Systems 264

Structural Systems Flooring Systems Heavy Lifting Transportation Building Optimization 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

Within a year, the site will be reborn as The Phoenix, a development of 316 affordable and sustainable homes created with Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform. 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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction Building Design 264

The Pro Builder

JUNE 30, 2023

Alabama Building Camp Teaches Middle School Girls About the Skilled Trades ldeakins Fri, 06/30/2023 - 09:55 The Home Builders Association of Baldwin County, Ala., recently welcomed over a dozen middle school girls to its first Baldwin Girls Build Camp The Baldwin County, Ala.,

Building Materials 246

Building Materials Site Planning Building Design 246

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

From tier one contractors all the way through to small business and independent operators, ResourceCo offers multifaceted resource recovery services, with several sites holding the capacity to undergo cross functional operations. We have plans in place to push that up to 30,000 tonnes per year, off the back of domestic demand.”

Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Sustainability Material Handling 105

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

Developer Landsec has revised plans worth £400m to build two landmark office buildings in Manchester city centre. The office buildings making up the first phase of the city centre £1.5bn Mayfield regeneration scheme will become net zero exemplars under the revised plans.

Green Building 216

Green Building Site Planning Public Works Building Materials 216

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

Russell WBHO has been appointed by developer Ask:PATRIZIA to build a £48m 344 bedroom new hotel at Baltic Quarter on Gateshead Quayside. “We’re looking forward to making a swift start on site and seeing the creating of another valuable asset for the Quayside area.”

Real Estate Development 252

Real Estate Development Site Planning Project Management Building Materials 252

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Resilience 246

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. These professionals handle everything from initial planning to the final walkthrough, ensuring the project meets both functional and aesthetic goals. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

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

The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two.

Modular Construction 231

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The 38-acre site with 19-acres in use, will also act as a stocking distribution yard for the company’s steel pipe, stormwater chambers and allied products. Currently, two lines are producing corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in diameters from four to sixty inches with plans to add a third line.

Building Products Distribution 130

Building Products Distribution Building Materials Manufacturing Facility Management Site Planning 130

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 10, 2023

Wavensmere Homes and Clowes Developments have submitted plans to redevelop Derby’s historic Friar Gate Goods Yard. Two derelict landmark Grade II listed buildings will be restored and refitted to create 276 new homes and over 110,000 sq ft of commercial space.

Site Planning 171

Site Planning Public Works Building Materials Project Management 171

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Brightline Rail , a high-speed passenger rail system, is upgrading existing crossings and building new bridges to expand service across the state of Florida. In addition to being efficient in operation, the crew could preassemble all equipment on the ground, reducing crew time in the air and making the site safer.

Building Optimization 233

Building Optimization Lean Construction Site Planning Construction Equipment 233

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. This is especially true when the project is still evolving in terms of scope or identifying long lead items, but, regardless, the planned start of production is the project’s primary driver.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data is a “single source of truth” that is mandatory for improving cost visibility and management for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Why 4BTs Data Structure Excels Eliminates Guesswork: Removes reliance on error prone location and economic adjustment factors.

Procurement 78

Procurement Lean Construction Risk Management Project Management 78

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2023

Gary Jordan, was very pleased with the outcome of the project, “These bridge projects provide a unique opportunity to train cadets in design, construction, project management, and team building, essential skills for an officer in the U.S. Army, while at the same time challenging them with building in remote conditions.

Steel Fabrication 246

Steel Fabrication Engineering Historic Preservation Environmental Impact Assessment 246

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Key issues related to cost factors: Fluctuating Material Costs: Prices of construction materials can significantly vary based on market conditions, supply chain issues, and seasonal fluctuations, making accurate cost estimations challenging. Locally researched costs for labor, material, and equipment. Cost, and VFA, Inc.

Estimating 59

Estimating Site Planning Risk Management Geotechnical Engineering 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2023

How Epcon Communities fast-tracked new plan development with Higharc kcichowicz Wed, 12/06/2023 - 08:23 Case Study Image Epcon Communities has won numerous awards for its floor plans and kitchen layouts, but it had been years since they overhauled the curb appeal of their home designs.

Building Permits 246

Building Permits Site Planning Permits Building Design 246

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Epcon Communities fast-tracked new plan development with Higharc kcichowicz Wed, 12/06/2023 - 08:23 Case Study Image Epcon Communities has won numerous awards for its floor plans and kitchen layouts, but it had been years since they overhauled the curb appeal of their home designs.

Building Permits 246

Building Permits Site Planning Permits Building Design 246

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Epcon Communities fast-tracked new community development with Higharc kcichowicz Wed, 12/06/2023 - 08:23 Case Study Image Epcon Communities has won numerous awards for its floor plans and kitchen layouts, but it had been years since they overhauled the curb appeal of their home designs.

Building Permits 246

Building Permits Site Planning Permits Building Design 246

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Construction sites are some of the most dangerous places to work because of the ongoing dangers of heavy equipment, high structures, and dangerous materials. Mistakes in planning, a lack of training, or unsafe working practices can all lead to accidents. Include instructions on how to spot hazards and do safe work.

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Construction Equipment Site Planning Building Performance Measurement 52

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. It’s critical to look at the implications these shifts have for employment, construction, and housing design. And the $1.2 million (about $1.6

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling culinary destination. The Tin Building is a landmarked structure within a landmarked neighborhood. The Tin Building is a landmarked structure within a landmarked neighborhood.

Historic Preservation 246

Historic Preservation Building Design Building Resilience Building Codes 246

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 4, 2023

Site sources told the Enquirer work has stopped on its job to build a new educational facility at the Joseph Chamberlain College site in Birmingham. One subcontractor said: “The project has been plagued by late payment problems for months and most subbies had pulled off site due to non payment of invoices.

Site Planning 180

Site Planning Project Management Building Materials Facility Management 180

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 29, 2024

You’re deploying 90% of the build using traditional skilled labor.” Instead of constructing factories that ship out modular containers, Cuby produces what it calls mobile micro factories that are set up near the construction site, like on a rented parking lot. It’s not hard to build a home,” Gampel says.

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC Systems Plumbing Systems 264

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Setting new benchmarks in safety and resilience, pioneering engineering, sophisticated materials, and painstaking design produce buildings that withstand the worst challenges of nature. Creative ideas and cooperative practices merging mostly form modern, safe buildings with long-lasting effects.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Foundation Systems Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems 52

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

It is the first of a number being planned that will test and trial other low carbon concrete materials on the market. The project, led by Jacobs and implemented by Cemex and Ecocem will see four different applications trialled in a pouring site located close to the control tower.

Concrete Pouring 175

Concrete Pouring Quality Control Site Planning Building Materials 175

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Pre-planned worksite LED lighting layouts present cost-saving opportunities and mitigate redundant workload while safeguarding construction workers and passersby. This reduces upfront construction, labor, equipment rental, and material costs while maximizing return on investment.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Zoning Site Planning Building Materials 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. Energy efficiency : Masonry materials offer excellent thermal mass, helping regulate indoor temperatures and lower heating/cooling costs.

Masonry 52

Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2025

Evaluate alternate materials, designs, and construction methods. Risk Management on Site: Create contingency plans to address challenges that might come up unprecedented. Involve all project stakeholders in the value engineering & decision making processes 2.

Cost Control 59

Cost Control Schedule Management Quality Control Risk Management 59

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Tightening market conditions and planning system problems saw the number of new outlets opened by Taylor Wimpey dwindle to just 13 outlets from 50 in the same period a year ago. Taylor Wimpey said this reflected its reduced land buying and ongoing difficulties in the planning system.

Flooring Systems 155

Flooring Systems Site Planning Building Standards Building Materials 155