Tag: complex
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Why Construction Specifications Are Getting More Complex
Construction specifications have evolved dramatically over the past decade. What once might have been a straightforward 200-page document has ballooned into comprehensive technical requirements spanning 500+ pages with increasingly granular detail. For general contractors and specialty subcontractors managing commercial projects, this complexity isn’t just an administrative burden – it’s reshaping timelines, budgets, and risk profiles…
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Birdair Showcases Design Excellence at Ontario Sports Complex
Birdair, Inc., the world’s leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures for nearly 70 years, has been awarded a contract to design and install 59 tensile membrane canopy structures at the new Ontario Sports Empire Complex in Ontario, California. This project will enhance one of the largest and most anticipated sports and recreation destinations in…
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Rosendin Buys Office Complex for New San Jose Headquarters
Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contractor, announces the purchase of a two-building office complex in San Jose that will serve as its new headquarters. The 130,944 square foot property at 3000 and 3030 Orchard Parkway features two- and three-story Class A office buildings.The $23 million investment represents a significant milestone for Rosendin, which has…
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Smarter Ways to Review Complex Construction Contracts
Starting With the Problem Construction contracts come with pressure. Every clause must support the project’s goals, timing, and risk tolerance. Legal teams want clarity. Project teams want speed. Both need to understand obligations without losing time. The more complex the project, the longer it takes to sift through documents, catch important terms, and flag issues.…
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5 New CASE Machines Focus on Helping Construction and Utility Crews Take on Complex Jobs More Efficiently
CASE Construction Equipment is enhancing its machine lineup with two new compact wheel loaders, including an electric model, two new motor graders and a new small articulated loader with a telescopic arm. The launch also includes upgrades to existing machines, with new technology and options for dozers, compact track loaders and skid steer loaders that give…
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Bouygues completes net zero in operation Swansea office complex
Bouygues has handed over to Swansea Council a major five-storey office development which is operationally carbon net zero. Located at the former Oceana nightclub site, 71/72 Kingsway has solar panels on the roof, heat recovery systems to minimise energy use, 69 bike spaces and electric bike charging points. Other features include a roof terrace with…
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Managing Complex Construction Processes with Sablono – Interview with Lukas Olbrich
In this interview, Lukas Olbrich, Co-Founder and CEO at Sablono, tells about his company and the unique product they’ve developed for managing complex construction processes. Can you say a few words about the background of your team? We are three main founders of Sablono – Sven, Florian and me. Sven and I have been working together in…