Sep 02, 2020
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A building block in most construction projects, concrete is responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon emissions. Several companies are working to create a greener mix. On any given day, Central Concrete, in San Jose, Calif., does what concrete companies have been doing for centuries: combining sand, gravel, water and cement to create the […]
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Aug 27, 2020
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As a result of the novel coronavirus’ spread, construction industry players are preparing for permanent changes to the way they do business. Other changes that contractors likely will encounter moving forward through and after the pandemic, however, will be in their contracts, both between the owner and general contractor and between the general contractor and […]
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Aug 13, 2020
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Concept drawing of Tesla’s 1-gigawatt hour (GWh) megapack battery facility. If operational an energy storage system of this size could power every home in San Francisco, CA for up to 6 hours. Credit: Tesla Tesla and PG&E recently broke ground on a record-setting energy storage system in Moss Landing (Monterey) California that, once complete, will […]
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Aug 13, 2020
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Contractors State License Board Encourages Contractors to Take Advantage of Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program SACRAMENTO – The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is encouraging licensed contractors to take advantage of the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program to boost their business during the pandemic. The EBB program helps qualified licensed […]
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Aug 05, 2020
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Brief: After 31 months of construction, the Mortenson-McCarthy joint venture building Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas received a Certificate of Occupancy, delivering the project on time, according to a release from the JV. Construction on the $1.97 billion, 1.8 million-square-foot stadium wrapped July 30, and the certificate was awarded the following day. Construction on the […]
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Jul 31, 2020
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At a moment when many are spending more time at home than ever, many homeowners are finding inspiration in the latest home design trends. From large-scale interior renovations to uplifting colors of paint, transforming one’s space can be an amazing way to refresh the spirit, and make homeowners feel truly at home. Here’s a quick […]
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Jul 31, 2020
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Brief: Newly released research points to the ways that hotel design, renovation and construction projects are being shaped by the coronavirus crisis. Architecture firm Leo A Daly’s white paper states that hotel owners and developers will put a greater emphasis on health-related features such as high-performance ventilation systems, indoor/outdoor architecture and antimicrobial finishes to heighten guests’ wellbeing […]
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Jul 22, 2020
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In the National Football League, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas have been partly financed by public dollars. By offering to help foot the bill for new, state-of-the-art facilities, these cities poured millions of dollars into construction projects to attract the teams. In Major League Soccer, however, burgeoning support for the […]
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Jul 10, 2020
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California could become the first state in the nation to use recycled plastic as part of its roads and freeways. The state Senate unanimously passed SB 1238, which directs Caltrans to study the use of plastics in asphalt for construction, or repair of a state highway or road. “There’s no other state in the nation […]
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Jun 24, 2020
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It is always important for construction firms to track changes to their construction agreements so that they can bill their customers appropriately. It might be even more important now, however, as many general contractors and subcontractors get back to work after extended COVID-19 shutdowns. Contractors cannot afford to leave any money on the table right […]
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