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5 construction-related ideas from Fast Company awards

Aug 31, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Modular moon habitats, autonomous trucking technology and inside-out buildings are some of the advancements that the magazine highlighted in its annual list of innovations. The Los Angeles office building called (W)rapper is one of Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation Award winners. Retrieved from Eric Owen Moss Architects on August 28, 2023   Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation […]

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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US

Aug 17, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Here are the top projects focused on products such as semiconductors, EV batteries, food, cars and consumer goods. A rendering shows plans for two Intel processor factories in Licking County, Ohio. Courtesy of Intel   Spending in the manufacturing sector has ballooned since the CHIPS Act was signed into law last August. Projects underway include […]

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The Top Kitchen Island Trends of 2023, According to Designers

Jul 20, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Contemporary finishes, bright hues, and nontraditional shapes are all in the forecast. Kitchens are more than just a space to prepare and enjoy meals. They’re also a place to work, play, and entertain, so it makes sense that kitchen islands are at the top of many homeowners’ wishlists. The stylish and functional element can easily […]

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4 Entrepreneurial Breakthrough Lessons From July 4th

Jun 30, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Independence was declared in 1776, but the Revolutionary War didn’t end until November of 1783. That makes it one of the longest wars in US history. For almost nine years, our founders claimed they were a nation before the rest of the world recognized it. They sewed flags and sang songs and laid down lives […]

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5 steps to keep change orders from becoming disputes

Jun 22, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Divergence from the original plans on construction projects is unavoidable. But that doesn’t have to lead to a dispute.   Disputes over change orders don’t have to end up in court.   Contractors often must balance the demands of owners, government agencies and general contractors, all while trying to make a profit. But the construction […]

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Bills break ground, A’s plan move and Jags drop renderings: latest in stadium construction news

Jun 16, 2023 (0) comment , ,

Some pro sports franchises are barreling ahead with plans for new venues, while others are reconsidering the right real estate for their future facilities. The Oakland A’s released renderings of their potential new ballpark in Las Vegas. Courtesy of Oakland Athletics   This week the Buffalo Bills broke ground on the New Highmark Stadium in […]

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5 Amazing Underwater Structures: How Underwater Construction Works

Jun 02, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

With the earth’s population continuing to soar, buildings have been growing higher and higher. Dense cities are dotted with cranes constructing new, magnificent skyscrapers. What if the future of cities is not further up toward the sky, but deep down in the ocean? Humans have explored underwater construction for many years, and construction techniques already […]

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Happy Memorial Day to all Veterans and Veteran Entrepreneurs

May 25, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

After fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq, these entrepreneurs have taken on the challenge of building new businesses. In honor of Memorial Day, we thought we’d take a look at the men and women who have not only served in our country’s armed forces, but have come home to embrace a different challenge–that of building an […]

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The top 10 residential builders of 2023

May 04, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Powerhouse names in single-family homes — including D.R. Horton at No. 1 — are pushing further into build to rent. Many of the most active home builders in the country are venturing into single-family build-to-rent, according to data gathered for the Builder 100.   Every May, the Builder 100 list ranks each of the top […]

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Turner, AI SpaceFactory aim to test off-world 3D printing on earth

Apr 13, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

A biopolymer basalt composite developed for the moon and Mars could have far-reaching impacts on terrestrial construction. When Turner Construction Chief Innovation Officer James Barrett sent out a companywide email a couple years ago to gauge interest in a division that would explore how to build in the final frontier, he got a response like […]

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