Jul 17, 2025
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Firms expect a spike in starts, and a race to break ground. Construction crews install panels of the border wall on Nov. 26, 2024, in La Casita-Garciasville, Texas. Border construction will be a likely benefactor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images via Getty Images The One Big Beautiful Bill Act […]
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Jul 11, 2025
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Here is a round up of the newest project wins from some of the country’s biggest builders including Walsh, Yates and Lunda. Rendering of an expanded Boeing campus in St. Louis, Mo., which will be built by Jacobs. Courtesy of Jacobs Contractors thrive on new business and opportunities, living for the moment when a […]
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Jul 03, 2025
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Independence was declared in 1776, but the Revolutionary War didn’t end until November of 1783. That makes it one of the longest wars in US history. For almost nine years, our founders claimed they were a nation before the rest of the world recognized it. They sewed flags and sang songs and laid down lives […]
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Jun 25, 2025
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From the Earth’s deepest pool to the tallest outdoor one, there are multiple record holders on this list Here’s a question: Are the coolest pools the ones that offer the best respite on days when you feel that you’re about to overheat, or the ones that make the best use of creative and […]
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Jun 13, 2025
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Divergence from the original plans on construction projects is unavoidable. But that doesn’t have to lead to a dispute. Disputes over change orders don’t have to end up in court. Contractors often must balance the demands of owners, government agencies and general contractors, all while trying to make a profit. But the construction […]
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Jun 05, 2025
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Foundation work has begun on the future home of the Las Vegas Athletics Oddly, a groundbreaking ceremony won’t occur until June Financing for the entire $1.78B estimated cost is reportedly secure However, team owner John Fisher seeks $500M in investments to lessen his $1.1B personal commitment Foundation work for the new A’s stadium in Las […]
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May 29, 2025
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SH Residential Holdings — the U.S. subsidiary of Japanese home builder Sekisui House — moved from No. 20 to No. 6 this year following its acquisition of M.D.C. Holdings. Haizhan Zheng via Getty Images Every May, Builder magazine releases its ranking of the top 200 single-family home builders in the U.S. based on closings […]
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May 22, 2025
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Ancient Roman concrete is incredibly durable, even more so than modern concrete. Scientists have long wondered what gave it its incredible strength. One team may have cracked the mystery — focusing on tiny white flecks once seen as imperfections. It’s one of the great mysteries of archaeology: how did the Romans create concrete so strong […]
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May 15, 2025
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A rendering of architect Ole Scheeren’s Urban Glen in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. Büro Ole Scheeren The past year has seen the opening of the world’s second-tallest skyscraper, the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral and the announcement of countless futuristic urban mega-projects. Yet, the architecture world has, increasingly, recognized the value of altogether […]
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May 09, 2025
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From a private island in Florida to penthouses overlooking Central Park, these are the ultimate trophy properties Spelling Manor, or ‘The Manor’, has a star-studded history and is one of the most expensive properties in the US / Image: Atwater Village Newbie New York City and London remain the twin centres of the global ultra-prime […]
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