Tag: Development
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Leading Women of Asphalt into a New Era of Workforce Development
The asphalt industry is known for tradition, grit, and a workforce built over generations. Yet women remain underrepresented, making up just 11% of the construction industry and often less than 2% of field roles, despite representing 47% of the overall U.S. workforce. Recognizing the gap, Women of Asphalt was founded in 2018 with a mission…
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From project management to app development with Zapt.ai
A screengrab from Risk Alert, part of the Building Online toolkit of apps Phil Gold FCIOB is using his experience in project management and AI to offer app development services and AI-enabled solutions to entrepreneurs and CIOB members. His startup, Zapt, democratises app creation by using plain English. Meanwhile, his Building Online toolkit of apps…
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ARCIS Development Reports Record Year for Georgia Ventures
Amid a rapidly expanding real estate market and continued economic growth, ARCIS Development proudly announces a record number of new projects in Georgia for this year. This accomplishment not only solidifies ARCIS Development’s position as a key market player but also underscores the country’s growing appeal as a prime destination for real estate investment. With…
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McShane Construction to Build 50-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Madison, Wisconsin
McShane Construction Company’s Wisconsin Regional Office has been selected to build The Conway at Huxley Yards, a new affordable housing community in Madison, Wisconsin. The five-story development, commissioned by repeat client Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), will feature 50 affordable apartments designed to meet high standards of sustainability and resident comfort. “We’re proud to continue our…
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UWE Bristol: inside the UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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UWE Bristol sets new standard for student accommodation with UK’s largest Passivhaus development
Stuart Brown FCIOB, director – project management at JLL, shares the challenge of creating Passivhaus-certified student housing at Purdown View in Bristol. Working with Stuart and the JLL team on the Purdown View project at UWE Bristol was an absolute pleasure. The team were hugely experienced and helped the UWE project team deliver a world-class…
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Vision Names Ellie Gerber Business Development Manager – CCR-Mag.com
MasonMade Ventures announces Ellie Gerber as Business Development Manager. In her new role, Gerber will spearhead business development initiatives, identifying and supporting growth opportunities that align with raising the standard of service delivery nationwide for the highly specialized trades of fire suppression, vertical transportation and material handling. With more than 10 years of business development experience…
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Why procurement power is missing the skills target
The industry must take a zero-tolerance approach to training programmes that fail to provide pathways into construction careers. It’s time to be honest. Despite best intentions, the potential of public procurement to leverage genuine high-volume investment in skills and employment pathways has been chronically underused. The good news, however, is that the government knows it,…
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How to Keep Materials Secure at Your Residential Development
When you’re running a small residential development, one of your biggest concerns isn’t just building houses — it’s protecting the materials and equipment that make construction possible. Lumber, wiring, roofing, and even small tools are expensive and attractive targets for theft. On top of that, vandalism or weather damage can slow your timeline and drive…
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Video | Electricity towers dismantled ahead of housing development
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks has dismantled three electricity towers in Mid Sussex to allow for the construction of a new residential development and community infrastructure north of Burgess Hill. Overhead electricity lines and towers by the A2300 were replaced with 1km of underground cables. Another tower is scheduled for removal from the local electricity…