Category: Construction
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Polyglass Roofing Products Meet IBHS FORTIFIED Roof Standard
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is proud to announce that its roofing systems are now compliant with the FORTIFIED Roof™ standard, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). FORTIFIED Roof is a national benchmark for storm-ready construction, designed to help buildings better withstand severe weather including high…
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A secret garden reborn – CCR-Mag.com
A walled historic garden, long forgotten by time, is becoming a place of beauty, learning, and connection – proof that the past can bloom again in the present. For over four decades, a 17th-century walled garden in Devon (England, UK) has lay hidden beneath ivy and brambles – a forgotten relic of England’s horticultural past.…
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Unmanaged Jobsite Waste Drives Hidden Costs in Construction
Commercial construction and renovation projects are complex undertakings involving countless moving parts. Contractors are naturally consumed with everyday details, whether that’s budgeting or ensuring legal compliance. Even so, important considerations can fall off the radar. Case in point: jobsite waste. Construction and renovation jobs generate an extraordinary amount of debris. When it’s not properly managed,…
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Contracts and Controls Help Higher Ed Face Construction Disruption
Across industries, construction is facing a multitude of changes and challenges, including labor constraints, rising materials costs, and data security concerns. These consistent construction challenges in the higher education industry specifically have left universities and colleges with elevated levels of uncertainty. In an industry that highly values the development and maintenance of world-class facilities, higher…
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What’s Happening at The ARA Show 2026
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Each year, the equipment, general tool, and event segments of the rental industry gather under one roof for one reason: to attend the annual American Rental Association (ARA) Show. With meetings, education, speeches, a grand tradeshow floor, and more, this year’s event promises to be “universally” exciting and transformative for everyone. The ARA Show 2026…
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Buildroid AI Launches U.S. Simulation-First Robotics
Buildroid AI, a U.S.-based robotics and artificial intelligence startup transforming how buildings are constructed, today announces its formal entry into the U.S. market from stealth. Following successful pilot deployments in the United Arab Emirates, Buildroid brings a validated, simulation-first construction platform that uses NVIDIA Omniverse-based Digital Twin modeling to evaluate robotic workflows on future job…
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The Shift Toward Data-Driven Construction: What Builders Need to Know
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Construction has always been a hands-on industry, but rising project complexity, tighter regulations, and faster timelines mean intuition alone is no longer enough. Builders across all segments – from large commercial firms to small contractors – are realizing that the smartest way forward is to leverage data. Better information leads to more accurate decisions, reduced…
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What construction can learn from sports stats
Sports teams have mastered the art of using data to win. Every play, pass, and decision is backed by detailed analytics that turn raw stats into championship results. Construction faces similar pressures—tight deadlines, budget constraints, and the constant drive for safer, more efficient projects. The lessons from sports are clear: when you measure what matters…
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Skanska Completes Skating Rink in Massachusetts
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced the substantial completion of the new 40,300-square-foot Belmont Skating Rink and Athletic Facility in Belmont, Massachusetts. The new facility occupies the site of the former Viglirolo Skating Rink, which was demolished prior to construction. “Skanska’s team provided Construction expertise in a professional manner to navigate the…
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Equipment Rental 2025 Overview | For Construction Pros
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As reported in the latest from the American Rental Association (ARA), the equipment rental industry is expected to grow, just not as much as originally anticipated. That growth, though, is still in the billions of dollars. To understand the year and how this projection came about, we need to step back and see the bigger…