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Entekra Exit: The Off-Site Construction Company Will Shut Down by June 30

The Pro Builder

The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. Pushing Home Building Toward Off-Site Construction Founded in Ireland in 2015, Entekra launched its U.S. operations in 2016 in Ripon, Calif.,

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Toll Brothers City Living® and Daiwa House Announce Joint Venture to Develop Waterfront High-Rise Condominium Community on New Jersey’s Gold Coast

Civil + Structural Engineer

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. Bank OZK is delighted to finance another project for a quality sponsor like Toll Brothers and its partner Daiwa House,” said Dave Sarner, Managing Director of Originations at Bank OZK.

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Stora Enso’s new head office in Helsinki – a beacon of sustainable and low-carbon construction

Civil + Structural Engineer

The lightweight prefabricated mass timber elements allowed the multi-story, mixed-use building to be the first project in decades to be constructed in the historic, well-preserved as well as culturally significant Helsinki landscape and harbour area. The building was designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects.

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Read the Latest News on Lendlease’s Domestic Results, Redeveloping Castle Hill Primary School in UK, Extended Warranty Terms Affect Construction Processes, and UK Builders Start 2 Gw Subsea HVDC Cable

UK Construction Blog

Darren Parker, managing director of Galliford Try Building North West, expressed his joy at collaborating with the Department for Education on this monumental project that will transform Castle Hill Primary School. However, the financial risks and additional regulatory load are concerns for many insurers and construction enterprises.

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Top 2024 AI Construction Trends: According to the Experts

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AI applications may include advanced project management tools, predictive analytics for risk assessment, and optimization of construction processes. A Shift to Value-Added Tasks Stephen Brooke Digital Delivery Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell "AI is growing, especially in large companies. We live in interesting times."

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Innovate for Efficiency: Future-Proof Construction

CCR Magazine

It manifests in various forms in the commercial construction industry, from utilizing cutting-edge building materials with advanced properties to adopting new construction methodologies like prefabrication and modular construction. Integrating drones, laser scanning, and 3D printing can further optimize processes and improve outcomes.

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Detailed Construction Project Cost Breakdown [Examples Included]

Buildern

To help you avoid such unwelcomed surprises, we have put together a comprehensive guide to construction cost breakdown, complete with examples and essential management tips. Allocate your team’s salaries and wages, benefits, and insurance payments here. Labor Costs (~20-40%) Include all payments made to the workforce here.