Tag: Build
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Startup JetZero to build $4.7B factory in North Carolina
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Aerospace startup JetZero unveiled plans on Thursday to build its first manufacturing and assembly facility in Greensboro, North Carolina as it looks to break into commercial aerospace production. The $4.7 billion plant is expected to…
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Can you build a house on agricultural land? What to know
For many self builders, the idea of swapping the urban hustle and bustle for rolling green fields, fresh air, and endless views is very appealing. When you start hunting for land, if this is your dream, it doesn’t take long before agricultural land pops up on your radar. Farmland is cheap, in plentiful supply and…
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Can a blockchain assurance tool build trust in residential construction?
The KPMG team has also developed a digital tool for assessing supply chain resilience. KPMG Supply Chain Predictor provides end-to-end, real-time oversight of a company’s entire supply chain, while using predictive analytics and AI to identify potential disruptions before they occur. Masters explains: “What this tool does is map out your supply chain across developments…
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A remarkable turn of events helps a retired couple build a home for themselves in their greatest moment of need
For homeowners, Francine and Stephen, it felt like fate was conspiring against them when they were trying to create a self build home for themselves several years ago. But then a remarkable turn of events happened to help the couple in their greatest moment of need. “I was born disabled, and my health has recently…
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Build a Backyard Range Without Upsetting the Neighbors
Building a shooting range at home isn’t exactly like setting up a bird feeder or planting a row of tomatoes. This is a serious project that will also require a lot more from you than just a shovel, a few 2x4s and targets, and a “I’m just gonna wing it” sort of attitude. Rather, building…
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TRF Camp Build by Rosendin Inspires Construction Careers
The Rosendin Foundation, a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to positively impacting communities and empowering individuals, brought TRF Camp Build, a free summer camp designed to ignite the joy of building in middle school students, to McKinney this summer. TRF Camp Build took place for the first time on May 17 at Modular Power Solutions, 400…
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Behind the Build: Why Fleet Mobility Matters in Construction
Timelines, coordination, and the efficient movement of people, tools, and materials drive the construction industry. Fleet mobility is at the heart of this dynamic environment—an often overlooked but absolutely essential component of successful project delivery. When properly managed, a mobile, responsive fleet supports productivity on the ground and contributes to safety, cost control, and client…
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From Bids to Build: How Contractors Can Win with BIM
I recently spoke with the CEO of a mechanical contractor and asked whether their installation teams are already using BIM models. “Every day,” he responded. “They want to check the placement of ducts and other components on a 3D model before starting the installation.” That’s just one example of how Building Information Modeling impacts construction…
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Stunning Bristol self build packed with sustainable elements
We were firmly in love with life in Bristol,” says homeowner Rob, “but I was unhappy with my carbon footprint, from doing a lot of driving every day. I wanted to cut out the commute and have more time to spend with my children.” Now, Rob and his wife Hannah live just a few steps…
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How developers can use incentives to build water-efficient homes
“The second point, which links closely to this, is customer demand, or a lack of. Home buyers have long been wise to the benefits of buying a home that is energy efficient, as energy saving is far more widely talked about than water saving, so buyers demand developers have this high on their agendas. They…