Category: Construction
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Aluminum Stamping in Construction: Strength, Speed, and Sustainability
Why Builders Are Embracing Aluminum Stamping Speed is everything on a job site. The more time saved on fabrication, the better the project flows. That’s one of the biggest advantages of aluminum stamping—it turns raw sheets into usable parts in a fraction of the time. Builders get components that are cut, shaped, and ready to…
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Kolbe Builds Workforce Housing Units in Wausau, WI
A new multifamily, workforce housing development by Kolbe Windows & Doors will bring 102 new, affordably priced rental units to Wausau, Wisconsin. Named Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th, Kolbe, its building partners and invited guests celebrated a construction milestone on Aug. 6 with the “topping off” of its first building to be fully enclosed. The…
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What Makes a Construction Area Accident-Prone
Construction work is dangerous, and the hazards that come with it are not limited to just one task or role. They’re layered, unpredictable, and in many cases, avoidable if things are done right. Augusta is a city that’s constantly developing with new homes, commercial spaces, and roadworks. All that growth means a lot of active…
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Duane Morris Adds Construction Litigator Jeffrey Charkow
Jeffrey B. Charkow has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Trial Practice Group in its Chicago office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Charkow was a partner at Harris Winick Harris LLP. “Our pursuit of top legal talent is an ongoing priority, and we are seeing terrific momentum across our global platform,…
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Modern Windows Revive 110-Year-Old Pennsylvania School
More than 110 years old, Steele Elementary School in Pennsylvania’s Harrisburg School District (HBGSD) has been revitalized and restored to its historic aesthetic, while expanding and improving its functionality for future decades. Reopened in September 2024, the three-story 68,800-square-foot school now serves approximately 400 prekindergarten through fifth grade students in the Uptown neighborhood. Historically appropriate, modern high-performance…
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Levine Builders Tops Out Rialto West Project in NYC
Levine Builders, the general contracting affiliate of Douglaston Development announced the topping out at Rialto West, an 8-story, 140,000-square-foot, 158-unit 100% affordable multifamily development for low- and moderate- income residents located at 509 West 48th Street in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen. Once complete, Clinton Management, the property management arm of The Douglaston Companies, will lead all management operations. “Today’s topping out marks an exciting…
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Bryan Construction Ends Q2 with Rankings, Awards and Growth
Bryan Construction wrapped up the second quarter of 2025 with a series of meaningful milestones that reflect the strength of its operations and the depth of its commitment to community. The quarter was defined by industry recognition, impactful project progress, strategic team development and increased engagement with local and national partners. One of the quarter’s most…
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5 Unexpected Materials Powering Smarter Construction
When you think of innovation on the construction site, it’s usually the big-ticket items that come to mind: advanced cranes, modular builds, smart helmets. But behind the concrete and steel, the industry is quietly being reshaped by less glamorous—yet incredibly practical—materials and surplus supplies. Today’s most efficient contractors aren’t just good with bricks and blueprints;…
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New Automated Model Simplification Method for BIM
The Franco-German software manufacturer CoreTechnologie (CT) presents a new methodology for the automated simplification and conversion of 3D models in the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process. The current version of the 3D_Evolution Simplifier conversion tool significantly enhances performance in the project development process. Planners, designers and engineers in the fields of architecture, construction, mechanical engineering…
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JobSight360 Unveils AI Crew Simulator for Smarter Estimating
JobSight360, a next-generation construction intelligence platform, today announced the launch of its Crew Simulator Engine, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to modernize how heavy civil and industrial contractors estimate and manage construction bids. More than a product release, the simulator represents a strategic leap: the first in a series of AI-driven modules…