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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Each is an easy, 60-second read, which can be invaluable when working with people who are unfamiliar with the subject or don’t have time to dive into a longer report.

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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ecobot quickly established a strong track record of reliability—both as a secure software and as a robust and accurate tool that supports the regulated community in advancing critical infrastructure projects more swiftly, and enabling large-scale environmental data management beyond the permit.

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AI in Home Building. What Now? What Next?

The Pro Builder

How can builders use AI in new-home construction? But how can home builders use AI in new-home construction? Simply put, AI attempts to simulate the human brain’s neural pathways and use machines to learn and think like humans. Generative AI uses machines to create original content such as text, images, and music.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

My wife going to work for a day should not have been a grave mistake,’’ her husband, Towanda Grant-Cunningham, told WBAL-TV when the family filed a lawsuit in 2021. “I Workers need to be adequately prepared to work longer hours under challenging conditions to fix a broken main or leaking sewage or address flooding in the utility building.”

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

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The Use Drones and UAVs in Construction

Construction Marketing

The use of drones and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) has been a somewhat controversial topic. Many believe that the use of these unmanned small aircraft will lead to decreased personal privacy and could lead to many safety concerns. These small aircraft have many uses on the job site. Related: The use of drones in Hollywood.

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Key Bridge Reconstruction: Engineers Look to AI, Machine Learning to Accelerate Rebuild Timeline

Civil + Structural Engineer

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.