Category: Construction
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Modern Construction Creates Safer, More Efficient Spaces
How modern construction techniques are shaping safer and more efficient spaces is a question many in the industry are asking. Innovations like modular construction, underground building, and robotics are reducing construction times, enhancing safety, and promoting sustainability. This article will delve into how these advancements are changing the landscape of construction. Innovation in Temporary and…
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Servpro Names David D’Alessandro Board Chairman
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Servpro Industries, LLC (“SERVPRO”), a leader in cleanup, restoration and construction services, recently announced the appointment of David D’Alessandro as Chairman of the Board. D’Alessandro succeeds Nigel Travis, who has served in the role with distinction for the past five years, helping guide SERVPRO through an era of strong growth, digital innovation, and operational excellence…
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Smarter Ways to Review Complex Construction Contracts
Starting With the Problem Construction contracts come with pressure. Every clause must support the project’s goals, timing, and risk tolerance. Legal teams want clarity. Project teams want speed. Both need to understand obligations without losing time. The more complex the project, the longer it takes to sift through documents, catch important terms, and flag issues.…
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When to Replace Your Construction Work Boots
On construction sites, the right footwear plays a vital role in protecting workers and supporting their performance. Construction work boots aren’t just about comfort—they’re a line of defense against injuries, fatigue, and environmental hazards. That’s why recognizing when your boots have reached the end of their lifespan is so important. Why Replacing Work Boots Matters…
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How to Get Construction Permits: Texas Homeowner Guide
If you are a homeowner in the state of Texas, and want to carry out some home improvements, or start a construction project, there’s a few important things to know before you get started. Whether you’re building a new addition, thinking about remodeling your kitchen, or want to have a deck or add a pool,…
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Ball Janik Adds Amanda L. Gonzalez to Miami Office
Ball Janik LLP is pleased to welcome Associate Amanda L. Gonzalez to the firm as part of Partner Frank Soto’s team in the Miami office. Gonzalez focuses on complex construction defect and concrete overspray cases. Gonzalez has experience handling all phases of litigation, including factual investigations, discovery, motion practice, expert coordination, mediation, and trial preparation. She…
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Register Now for Sept. 10 FGIA Western Region Summit
Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Western Region Virtual Summit, taking place online September 10. This virtual event will feature a full day of speaker presentations covering crucial information for western region states, including new research from the UL Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) on fenestration performance during wildfires, compliance laws…
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Birdair Launches Architectural Icons Tour
Birdair, Inc., the world’s leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures for nearly 70 years, has launched its Architectural Icons Tour, a road tour that will visit over 200 Birdair structures across the U.S. over the next 12-18 months. The tour hopes to inspire and educate the architectural community by showcasing groundbreaking innovations in tensile…
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What Rentals Should Look for in Trenchers & Stump Cutters
While homeowners and developers may be developing vastly different spaces, both groups seem to have a similar goal: to create a landscape that feels like an “outdoor living space” and extend their interior design from the living room to the backyard. Inspired by Pinterest and Instagram projects, homeowners and contractors alike want a plan to…
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Ball Janik Adds Jon Lemole to FL Construction Litigation Team
Ball Janik LLP proudly announces that construction defect litigation attorney Jon E. Lemole has joined the firm as a special counsel in its Sarasota office. With more than three decades of experience in complex litigation representing business owners and individuals, Lemole’s addition marks the further expansion of Ball Janik’s construction defect litigation capabilities. Lemole brings a…