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How Cash Home Buyers Simplify Selling Problem Properties
In Detroit and across the U.S., homeowners are increasingly facing difficult decisions about what to do with properties in disrepair. Whether it’s outdated systems, structural issues, unfinished renovations, or inherited homes that haven’t been touched in years, selling a problem property can be overwhelming. Traditional home sales often demand time-consuming and costly repairs but cash…
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RYBAK Development Selected to Lead Key Housing Project on Coney Island West
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has selected RYBAK Development to lead the next phase of Coney Island West, transforming an 80,000-square-foot lot on Surf Avenue into Tilyou Towers—a 505-unit mixed-income development that includes 25% affordable housing. Designed by IMC Architecture, the project will replace existing surface parking with a new structured garage…
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Granite starts $138M rehab on historic Chicago bridge
This month, Granite began the $138 million rehabilitation of the Lake Street Bascule Bridge for the Chicago DOT, according to a news release from the builder. Originally built in 1916, the structure is a landmark double-deck, double-leaf, moveable span over the Chicago River. It carries the distinction as the world’s first double-deck trunnion bascule bridge.…
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Granite starts $138M rehab on historic Chicago bridge
This month, Granite began the $138 million rehabilitation of the Lake Street Bascule Bridge for the Chicago DOT, according to a news release from the builder. Originally built in 1916, the structure is a landmark double-deck, double-leaf, moveable span over the Chicago River. It carries the distinction as the world’s first double-deck trunnion bascule bridge.…
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Survey: Construction Supervisors Under Pressure to Balance Safety, Mental Health on Jobsites
A new report from Vector Solutions highlights the growing pressures facing construction supervisors, who say they feel accountable for both safety and jobsite culture but lack the preparation and resources to meet those expectations. The State of Frontline Safety Leadership in Construction survey gathered responses from more than 600 U.S. construction supervisors and managers. Nearly…
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Pfluger Architects Designs San Jacinto College’s New Biotechnology
San Jacinto College, in partnership with Pfluger Architects, has opened its new Center for Biotechnology at the North Houston Generation Park campus—an innovative 10,000-square-foot facility creating career pathways for skilled professionals in one of the fastest-growing industries. The center provides experiential learning with access to cutting-edge resources and immersive training environments designed to prepare students…
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How the government shutdown impacts construction contracts
This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. When the government shuts down, contractors’ cash flow on federal sites does too. The federal government shut down on Oct. 1, freezing activity on a…
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Apartment conversion projects surge | Construction Dive
Dive Brief: Apartment conversion projects “accelerated at an unprecedented pace” across the U.S. in 2024, according to a new RentCafe report. Last year, nearly 25,000 apartments were completed via adaptive reuse, up 50% compared to 2023 and double the amount of such conversions in 2022. Currently, a record-breaking 180,585 apartments from adaptive reuse projects are…
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Industry rallies behind new infrastructure skills plan
Lorraine Gregory, director of CECA Midlands, added: “The Infrastructure Sector Skills Plan represents a vital step forward in tackling the skills challenges our industry faces, and will help to ensure the right people are in the right places to deliver the substantial pipeline of work that exists in the years ahead. View the original article…
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Budget Tips and Cost Estimates
Extra Small Kitchens Extra small kitchens, often referred to as “kitchenettes,” are typically less than 60 square feet and best suited for simple food preparation. These tiny spaces usually feature mini appliances and limited cabinetry. Common appliances include under-counter or narrow refrigerators (like the GE Profile 24-inch Built-in Refrigerator) and small stoves or cooktops (such…