Tag: projects
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Commended projects
Six structural steel projects received commendations at this year’s awards. Originally opened in 2000, the third phase of construction at ExCeL London has extended the facility by a further 215m (the building is now 820m-long), delivering an additional 40,000m2, which includes 12,000m2 of ground floor exhibition space and 9,500m2 of conferencing accommodation on the uppermost…
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Merit projects and finalists
Three structural steel projects received merits at the SSDA 2025 and another six were finalists. The upper floors accommodate offices, IT laboratories, dark rooms, simulator suites, clean rooms, wind tunnels and robotics workshops, while the ground level houses workshops, with an internal crane and a strong floor, capable of withstanding large forces. View the original…
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How to Implement AI Automation in Construction Without Disrupting Projects
AI-driven automation is becoming increasingly integrated into the world of software development: documentation generation, coding assistants, automated testing, and deployment orchestration, among others. This has extended to all industries and Construction is not an exception. These capabilities promise to shorten project timelines, cut down on costly rework and free up crews and managers to…
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Apartment conversion projects surge | Construction Dive
Dive Brief: Apartment conversion projects “accelerated at an unprecedented pace” across the U.S. in 2024, according to a new RentCafe report. Last year, nearly 25,000 apartments were completed via adaptive reuse, up 50% compared to 2023 and double the amount of such conversions in 2022. Currently, a record-breaking 180,585 apartments from adaptive reuse projects are…
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Shawmut completes 2 projects at Barclays Center
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Boston-based builder Shawmut Design and Construction has completed two new fan areas in the Barclays Center, home of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and WNBA’s New York Liberty, according to an Oct. 23 news release. Both the Gallagher…
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Costain rolls out carbon design tool to all infrastructure projects
The Carbon Design Tool works in conjunction with Costain’s Environmental Construction Data Tracker, which simplifies carbon emissions reporting during the construction phase. Combined, the two technologies provide a holistic, end-to-end carbon management system for customers and supply chain partners, creating a continuous cycle of improvement and insight-based decision-making around decarbonisation, Costain said. View the original article…
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Premier Modular wins trio of airport projects
Offsite manufacturing specialist Premier Modular has been awarded a contract to deliver new security buildings across three UK airports. The multi-million-pound contract is part of a major investment programme across Manchester Airport Group’s estate. Premier Modular will support BAM with the design and fit-out of new facilities to upgrade the existing infrastructure at Manchester, London…
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The Role of Siding in Commercial Construction Projects
Siding serves multiple functions in commercial construction beyond visual appeal. It protects the building structure, contributes to energy efficiency, and affects long-term maintenance costs. For contractors managing commercial projects, understanding how siding integrates with other building systems helps with specification decisions and installation planning. Siding as Part of the Building Envelope The building envelope includes…
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9 common grouting mistakes that could be ruining your tiling projects
Grouting mistakes are common, especially for novice DIY enthusiasts. Although it may seem like a simple finishing task, errors can lead to poor appearance and, more importantly, water ingress, which can cause costly and unwanted problems. Knowing how to grout tiles correctly is a skill that doesn’t take long to learn, but one crucial element…
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4 Budgeting Tips for Builders Planning Construction Projects
When it comes to construction, there are so many moving parts that organization needs to be a top priority for your business. The budget that you have in place for your job is one of the key aspects that impacts timelines, materials choices, staffing, and nearly every other aspect of your company’s efforts. You need…