Jul 31, 2026
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Water projects across the U.S. picked up to end 2025. They’ve shown no signs of slowing down. Rendering of the North London Bridge Creek tide gate, pump station and flood barriers in Virginia Beach, Va. Courtesy of FlatironDragados In the U.S., water projects are flowing freely. As data center spending shows no signs of […]
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Jul 16, 2026
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Daniel Petroni A James Bond-inspired mansion in Delray Beach went on the market asking $85 million. Villa Skyfall, boasting a car gallery and hidden rooms, is designed for luxury living and privacy. The home features a poker lounge and a wellness room. James Bond films track the agent’s vagabond lifestyle, spending one night in […]
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Jun 22, 2026
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Recent excavations at Pompeii’s Regio IX have uncovered an intact ancient construction site, offering insights into Roman building techniques at the time of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Microstructural and chemical analysis of materials collected from previously constructed walls, walls under construction, and adjacent dry, raw material piles show unequivocally how quicklime […]
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May 21, 2026
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Putting together a winning bid proposal, or even a competitive one, takes knowledge and skill. It’s a bit more complicated than just putting some numbers together and hoping for the best. Good bid preparation requires a lot of time and effort and involves everything from reading and fully understanding the plans and specifications to accurately […]
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May 14, 2026
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Cheap and flexible perovskite solar cells could revolutionize solar power, making it easier than ever to power the world with sunlight. The new thin layer of solar film is 27% efficient when converting sunlight into energy — compared with the approximate 22% efficiency of silicon panels on the market today. (Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images) […]
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May 07, 2026
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“Micro-Zoning” Makes Open-Concept Spaces CozierTom Riggs (Tom Riggs) For years, open-concept living was treated as the ultimate design goal. Kitchens flowed into dining areas, which spilled into living rooms, all in the name of maximizing light and space. But lately, designers have been rethinking the formula. Instead of one large room trying to […]
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Apr 21, 2026
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Circumstances can change quickly in any business environment, construction included. Contractors can take on a project that looks profitable on paper but ends up being a time and money pit because of something they overlooked during the bid process, unanticipated material increases, skilled worker shortages or other trades falling behind — the list goes […]
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Apr 01, 2026
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The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has learned of phone scams targeting CSLB licensees. In the scheme, an individual falsely identifying themselves as an employee of CSLB demands a license “activation” fee of up to $500 be paid immediately over the phone or the license will be cancelled. Please be advised that CSLB staff […]
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Apr 01, 2026
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Marvels are innovative structures and things that make one gaze in awe. In today’s world, modern engineering has done amazing deeds when it comes to creating some of the world’s rarest marvels. Engineering has created structures that have the potential to affect Earth’s movements. There are also structures that are environmentally sustainable. Here, we look […]
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Mar 27, 2026
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Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become increasingly popular in recent years, and with that popularity comes a growing number of companies specializing in their construction. From modern, minimalist designs to unique, quirky structures, these companies are creating some of the most unique ADUs. Here is a look at ten companies behind the construction of the […]
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