Design
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Top takeaways from the US' biggest design-build event
The Design-Build Institute of America reflected last week on the delivery method's 25-year progression from "alternative" to one that accounts for nearly half of new all nonresidential projects.
By Joe Beeton • Nov. 09, 2018
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21-story modular hotel opened in NYC said to be tallest in US
The 100,000-square-foot CitizenM Bowery hotel, designed by DeSimone originally as a cast-in-place project, has 300 guest room modules.
By Kim Slowey • Nov. 01, 2018
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OSHA: Design flaws caused Hurricane Irma crane collapses
The three tower cranes that collapsed last year had jibs that were vulnerable to wind turbulence, according to an agency report, which is prompting manufacturers to re-evaluate their designs.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2018
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Plans unveiled for $1.5B Nassau Hub mixed-use project
Although construction could begin by year's end, Nassau County, New York lawmakers first must vote on a lease agreement with developers and secure state funding.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 18, 2018
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Balfour Beatty tapped to manage Atlanta prefab tower project
Offsite construction firm Prescient will prefabricate and install wall panels, structural columns, precast balconies and more for Toll Bros.' 13-story apartment high-rise.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 17, 2018
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By Jason Peace
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'Kaleidoscopic' high-rise planned for downtown Los Angeles moves forward
City officials said the 58-story mixed-use tower, featuring a façade with vegetation and digitized landscapes, would worsen traffic, but otherwise do minimal damage to the environment.
By Kim Slowey • Oct. 09, 2018
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By Kevin F. Peartree on behalf of ConsensusDocs
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Increased need for data drives healthcare construction trends
To accommodate a shift to digital record-keeping and tech-driven care, healthcare contractors are expanding data centers, HVAC and electrical loads through prefabrication and other approaches, experts say.
By Kathleen Brown • Sept. 26, 2018
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State DOTs test sealant that could prevent concrete cracking
Louisiana, Texas and Minnesota are testing a new sealant created to mitigate the effects of the seasonal expansion and contraction of pavement.
By Kim Slowey • Sept. 04, 2018
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Report: Expect more and taller skyscrapers
Researchers projected that the tallest skyscraper in 2050 will be more than 3,720 feet high and that there is a chance it will even surpass one mile.
By Kim Slowey • Aug. 28, 2018
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San Francisco sees trend toward 'ultra-luxury' condos
The units in one condo tower will be priced at $2,500 per square foot, twice the current going rate for luxury units.
By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2018
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Need for automation drives CAD market growth
The global computer-aided design market could grow $357 million before 2022 as more firms aim to cut costs and prevent rework.
By Kathleen Brown • July 25, 2018
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Modular-minded firm said it 'future-proofs' schools, offices
Intermodal Structures says its stackable units are completed on-site in less than two hours with mechanical, electrical, ductwork and other systems.
By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2018
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$15B Texas high-speed rail construction could start next year
Bechtel will manage work on the 240-mile Dallas-to-Houston line, which is now subject to final environmental reviews.
By Kim Slowey • UPDATED: May 24, 2018 at 9:14 a.m.
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Autodesk releases Revit and Dynamo software updates
Revit 2019 improves the interface while Dynamo 2.0 offers a new file format, simplified script language and easier browsing.
By Kathleen Brown • May 09, 2018
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Leaked report links shoddy work to London's deadly Grenfell Tower fire
The 71 fatalities from the fire might have been avoided if contractors had followed building regulations, a certification body found.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2018
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Sinking Millennium Tower could cost up to $500M to fix
Aside from being incredibly expensive, the complicated retrofit in San Francisco could take as long as five years to complete.
By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2018
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Las Vegas Convention Center reveals design for $860M expansion
The project, which is partially funded by the same hotel-tax increase that will help pay for the Raiders stadium, could create nearly 14,000 construction jobs.
By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2018
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Deep DiveCities are 3-D printing their way to more sustainable futures
The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.
By Katie Pyzyk • April 11, 2018
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Netherlands' 3-D printed bridge gets installation date
MX3D used in-house software and four industrial robots to print the bridge over a six-month period.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2018
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These bricks could be a game-changer for insulation
Filled with aerogel, which also is used in NASA spacesuits, the walls isolate heat up to eight times better compared to a standard masonry wall.
By Laurie Cowin • April 11, 2018
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Deep DiveModular building is (slowly) moving onto jobsites
According to attendees at the 2018 World of Modular conference, prefabrication is one segment where the industry has a "massive opportunity to improve."
By Mary Tyler March • April 04, 2018
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Thyssenkrupp opens high-tech, 31-story facility
The tower features two elevators, one which can reach speeds of up to 40 mph and another that uses the world's first ropeless elevator system.
By Mary Tyler March • March 28, 2018
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CLT panel fails during construction of $80M university building
Oregon State University said it will continue to use the cross-laminated timber panels in the new building's construction.
By Kim Slowey • March 27, 2018