Tag: Build
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PCL, Stantec selected for $121M San Francisco biogas build
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Biogas utilization projectValue: $121 millionLocation: San FranciscoClient: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Edmonton, Alberta-based construction firm PCL Construction and engineering company Stantec have won a $121 million fixed price design-build contract for the Southeast Treatment Plant…
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Google plans $75B investment to build out cloud AI capacity
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Google plans to increase capital investments to $75 billion this year in an effort to expand its AI and cloud capacity, CEO Sundar Pichai said Tuesday in the company’s Q4 2024 earnings report. The company…
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Kier to build replacement for Scotland’s largest Victorian prison
Rebecca Boundy, public sector director at Kier Construction, said: “Using the latest techniques and modern methods of construction, we will harness the very best of our team’s significant experience in the justice sector to provide a high-quality, more efficient prison for Scotland which has rehabilitation at its core.” View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Gilbane, DPS JV to build $614M Albany nanotech center expansion
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Providence, Rhode Island-based Gilbane Building Co. and Amsterdam-based manufacturing construction firm DPS Advanced Technology Group formed a joint venture to work on a new development facility at the Albany NanoTech Complex in Albany, New York,…
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McAlpine to build electric arc furnace at Port Talbot steelworks
Tata Steel’s EAF project lead, Peter Jones, added: “We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine to support us on this once-in-a-generation investment project. Our new arc furnace will be one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in the world, so it is important that we work with highly skilled…
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Build Your Dream Home on a Budget with VA Construction Loans
Building your dream home is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it often comes with financial challenges. For veterans, active-duty service members, and qualifying family members, VA construction loans offer a unique opportunity to design and build a custom home that aligns with personal tastes and lifestyle needs. These loans, provided by VA-approved lenders,…
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Build UK issues clarification on fire safety standard update
Build UK has issued a statement after a BSI standard update caused confusion among its members. In November, BSI published BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings, which supersedes BS 9991:2015. However, the latest version of the standard does not reference the transitional arrangements for amendments to Approved Document…
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I’m a self build expert and here’s my advice for managing your own self build
Building your home is undoubtedly rewarding, but self-managing your project comes with its own unique set of challenges so it’s important to go into it with eyes wide open, especially if you’re a beginner. The good news is that with proper planning, organisation, and a willingness to learn, managing your own self-build is entirely possible.…
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Bechtel’s delayed NASA build hits milestone amid cost overruns
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Bechtel’s $1.3 billion launch pad project for NASA is one step closer to completion after a series of delays. The Reston, Virginia-based contractor announced that it successfully lifted and placed the first tower module, Tower Module 4,…
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How to Build or Renovate Your Dream Outdoor Deck
Year-round gatherings, fresh air, and a seamless connection to nature—these are just some of the benefits a well-designed outdoor deck can bring to your home. More than just an extension of your living space, a deck offers a unique vantage point to enjoy your property and the outdoors, creating a hub for social gatherings or…