Jul 31, 2025
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Discover the world’s most ambitious mega-projects, set to redefine technology, infrastructure, and sustainability after 2030. Dive in to see how these groundbreaking initiatives are shaping our future! Mega projects represent the pinnacle of human ambition and engineering prowess, often involving colossal investments and extensive timelines. As we look beyond 2030, several monumental undertakings are set […]
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Jul 24, 2025
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Two new laws, which went into effect at the end of June, should fast track infill and other high-priority projects, writes a land use and environmental policy attorney. The California Environmental Quality Act has long shaped the state’s development landscape, often entangling projects in lengthy permitting and litigation processes. That landscape has now shifted […]
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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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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 19, 2025
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The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced Senate Bill 61, legislation aimed at helping California accelerate the construction of affordable housing and rebuilding from wildfire destruction, by easing financial strain on contractors. Authored by Sen. Dave Cortese (D-San Jose), SB 61 would reduce the amount of money withheld from construction contractors and subcontractors on private […]
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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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