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In latest real estate move, Trump appears to be readying demolition of 4 historic D.C. buildings
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The White House appears to be moving forward with the demolition of four historically significant federal buildings outside of statutory processes, a former General Services Administration official says in a declaration submitted to a federal…
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Skender taps executives for new C-suite roles
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Building on a key executive change earlier in the year, Chicago-based contractor Skender Construction has announced a flurry of executives moves to close out 2025. The builder promoted two senior vice presidents up to C-suite roles —…
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Diary dates: highlights of the CIOB calendar for January 2026
A round-up of CIOB events across the UK next month Image: Dreamstime Are Your Site Conversations Costing You More Than You Think? 20 January, 12pm-1pm, online Rework is one of the construction industry’s most costly and persistent problems – often hidden behind tight deadlines, fragmented communication and complex subcontractor chains. This expert panel in partnership…
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Let’s Solve Some Real Life Design Problems! 4 Readers Get Some EHD Help
Since we’re here at the near end of 2025 (and with it being the holiday season), we thought one more post helping a few of our beloved readers and followers (you all:)) with your real life design problems was the least we could do. We truly appreciate you all more than we could ever say,…
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Concrete Homes and WUI Codes: Building Beyond the Flame
The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, windstorms, and earthquakes, there is now increasing pressure on builders to invest in more robust residential construction methods. The changes are forcing builders…
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Tackling construction’s top challenges through digital transformation
Construction businesses in today’s economic climate face a variety of pressing challenges. According to a recent survey by Intuit, the top pain points include skilled labor shortages, rising material costs, and operational inefficiencies. At the same time, rapid advancements in digital technology present opportunities for companies to invest in new tools and solutions that can…
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How to heat a barn conversion the right way
Barn conversions offer unique charm and spacious living, but their open-plan layouts and often historic structures can present challenges when it comes to efficient barn conversion heating. They are definitely not a “formula solution” product and come in very many different shapes and sizes. Mix these size and spatial differences in with a potentially rural…
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The Missing Link in BIM: Why We Need “Translators” in Construction
We often describe BIM as a technical challenge. We focus on software, standards, and data formats. But after talking with Mariel Gutierrez, a BIM consultant and architect in Stuttgart, Germany, I was reminded that the biggest obstacle isn’t technology; it’s communication. Mariel describes herself not just as a BIM expert but as a “translator.” She…
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Are boiling water taps energy efficient?
Instead of waiting around for the kettle to heat up, boiling water taps provide a quick and convenient way to make hot drinks – but are they the most energy-efficient option? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as it depends on several factors, such as the quality of your insulation, how new and…