Category: Construction
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4 Budgeting Tips for Builders Planning Construction Projects
When it comes to construction, there are so many moving parts that organization needs to be a top priority for your business. The budget that you have in place for your job is one of the key aspects that impacts timelines, materials choices, staffing, and nearly every other aspect of your company’s efforts. You need…
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McCarthy Completes $285M UC Riverside Student Housing
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (McCarthy), one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in the U.S., in partnership with the University of California, Riverside (UCR), Riverside Community College District (RCCD), and design partner Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB), are proud to announce the completion of the North District Phase 2 Student Housing development — a landmark intersegmental housing project delivering 1,568 beds…
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C.W. Driver Completes $102M Phase 1 of Malibu High School
C.W. Driver Companies, a premier California builder specializing in educational and community facilities, celebrated the completion of phase 1 of Malibu High School’s new campus. The development of the new two-story building consisted of the demolition and modernization of the former Juan Cabrillo Elementary School. As the new Malibu High School is located in a…
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FK Architecture Adds Morales, Cherkassky & Barcia to Team
FK Architecture, a Fugleberg Koch Company, is proud to welcome Construction Administrator Hector Morales, Licensed Architect Jessica Cherkassky, and Project Architect Stacy Barcia to the firm. Their extensive experience in architectural design, quality control, and complex projects aligns with the firm’s thoughtful, strategic growth in 2025. “It is exciting to have Hector, Jessica, and Stacy…
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Experience Matters When It Comes to Industrial Construction Services
Industrial construction is not like building a strip mall or pouring concrete for a suburban office park. These projects are complex, highly regulated, and deeply tied to critical infrastructure, manufacturing, and heavy industry. In this field, experience isn’t just valuable, it’s essential. Companies that have managed large-scale industrial builds know how to prevent costly delays,…
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How Small Engine Uptime and Efficiency Increases Rental Business ROI
For rental businesses and construction contractors, the small engine is often an overlooked component, yet it remains the primary driver of jobsite productivity. While an engine’s upfront cost may raise some eyebrows, a truly profitable engine isn’t the one with the lowest price tag. The real measure of its worth is its long-term return on…
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Design and Construction Ideas for a Dog Café
Starting a dog cafe can be an exciting project that combines good coffee and tasty treats with the company of dogs. Picture a cozy space where people can relax with their pets while enjoying great food and drinks. This special atmosphere brings together dog lovers, making it a great place to connect and share stories.…
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The Hidden Cost of Financial Insecurity in the Construction Workforce
Walk onto any construction site, and you’ll see skilled professionals building the infrastructure that shapes our cities. But behind the hard hats and steel-toed boots, many of these workers are fighting a different kind of battle—one that doesn’t involve heavy machinery or tight deadlines. It’s the constant struggle of financial insecurity, and it’s costing the…
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Site Surveillance & Security – 5 Ways to Protect the Jobsite & Equipment Rental Lot
Adam Hawoth, Wireless CCTVWireless CCTVEquipment theft continues to be a challenge throughout the construction and equipment rental industry. Jeremy White of Pro-Vigil writes that experts expect tariffs on construction material and equipment to likely compound this issue. Many look to surveillance to help increase the security of the jobsite and the equipment yard. Adam Hawoth…
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How Quality Plumbing Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability
When you think about construction, you might picture tall cranes, concrete mixers, or workers fitting steel beams together. What often gets overlooked, however, is the hidden network that makes any building functional: its plumbing. A well-designed plumbing system goes far beyond delivering water and removing waste; it influences efficiency, sustainability, and even the long-term success…