Category: Featured
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Construction starts surge 21%, led by multibillion-dollar projects
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A surge of megaproject groundbreakings jolted construction kickoffs into higher gear in October, as 10 projects valued at $1 billion or more got underway, according to Dodge Construction Network. Total construction starts jumped 21.1% in October to…
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gmp Architects Reveal New Sustainable Olympic Complex in Wuxi
A global leader in stadiums and multiuse arenas, gmp Architects has announced the fast-tracked construction of a highly sustainable new Olympic sports complex in Wuxi, China, a major city just west of Shanghai. Now substantially underway on a large wetland site, the Wuxi Olympic Sports Center includes a stadium for 60,000 spectators, a multipurpose arena with a…
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Meta taps Mortenson for $1B Wisconsin data center
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Data centerValue: $1 billion investmentLocation: Beaver Dam, WisconsinClient: Meta Minneapolis-based Mortenson will soon develop a site in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, to house a 700,000-square-foot Meta data center. Meta, parent company of Facebook, announced a $1 billion investment into the construction…
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A Modern Approach to Functional, Beautiful Home Design
A modern home feels warm, balanced, and practical when each design choice supports daily comfort. Many homeowners want beautiful spaces yet struggle to decide where to begin. A good starting point involves choosing colors that feel calm, shapes that suit the room, and textures that bring comfort without creating clutter. Small upgrades also make a…
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CertainTeed Transitions Grace Vycor Brand to Vycor
CertainTeed®, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain and a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, announced that Grace Vycor™ underlayments will now be marketed and sold under the streamlined brand name Vycor®. This change, effective as of November 1, 2025, reflects the continued integration of the Grace Construction Products portfolio into the broader Saint-Gobain family, following…
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5 Reasons Smarter Cooling Matters in Modern Homes
Modern homes are no longer just about four walls and a roof: they’re smart, efficient, and designed to adapt to your lifestyle. As you settle into your space, you want more than just a basic cooling unit that hums along in the background. Especially in places where the sun seems to never let up, think…
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3 Ways STEM Helps Keep Your Home Safe and Healthy
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A hygienic and safe home is not just about habits like cleaning or organizing rooms at the right time. Science is tirelessly at work behind the scenes. Even in spaces that look perfectly tidy, hidden issues related to dust and moisture can linger. These affect not just the space, but also the health of those…
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$2.1B NFL stadium in Tennessee tops out
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Tennessee Builders Alliance celebrated topping out on the New Nissan Stadium, the $2.1 billion future home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, according to a Turner Construction news release. The Friday event commemorated the placement of the…
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The BIM Handbook: What’s New and What’s Next
In this episode of the AEC Business podcast, I talk with Marzia Bolpagni, Head of BIM International at Mace and co-author of the new fourth edition of the BIM Handbook. Our conversation covers: Marzia’s role in updating the book alongside Rafael Sacks, Ghang Lee, and Luciana Burdi What’s new in the fourth edition, and how…
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STUDSON Expands into Europe as New Safety Helmet Standard Takes Effect
Safety helmet manufacturer STUDSON is expanding into the European market as the region adopts the new EN 397:2025 industrial head protection standard. The effort will be led by Fabio Berardi, the company’s new European Business Development Director, based in Rome. The move marks STUDSON’s first major push into Europe, where the updated standard requires protection…