Tag: Build
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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…
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We Partner with Chicago Build 2023
We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Chicago Build, the leading construction & design show in the Midwest. Chicago Build will be taking over McCormick Place on October 11-12 and is currently allocating prime booths at no extra cost. Exhibit at the leading construction & design show to: Prime exhibition space is selling fast, so…
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Achim Menges Innovates the Way We Build
Achim Menges is a world-renowned innovator of architecture and construction. He’s Aarni Heiskanen’s guest on WDBE Talks, discussing digital fabrication and the future of the construction industry in a world facing enormous environmental and social challenges. Achim is a registered architect in Frankfurt and a professor at Stuttgart University, where he is the founding director…
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Build Group to Use Buildots’ AI Technology for Three Construction Projects
Build Group Inc. will use Buildots’ technology on three projects in the US, including a 19-story M2 tower which is part of the wider 5M development in San Francisco. Buildots’ AI computer vision will collect, analyze, and leverage data to ensure these projects are delivered on time and under budget “The complex nature of managing thousands of details and dozens of…
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How to Build Climate Change-Resilient Infrastructure
Ohio University has released a guide titled, An Engineer’s Guide to Building Climate Change-Resilient Infrastructure. It was created for engineers, environmentalists, climate change communities, and construction organizations who are looking to share information about the importance of building cities that are able to fight growing climate threats. The guide itemizes the many aspects that you should…