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Beyond superstition, 13th floors also hold a money-making opportunity

Oct 13, 2023 (0) comment , ,

This taboo level in buildings from condos to offices is often relegated to storing HVAC and mechanical equipment, but it doesn’t need to be that way, says engineer Johnathan Meade. 44 Monroe in Phoenix. The tower does not have a marked 13th floor. Permission granted by Meade Engineering   Johnathan Meade was born on Friday […]

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How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets

Oct 05, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

In the quest to build better for the future, some are looking for answers in the long-ago past. Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later — from Roman engineers who poured thick concrete sea barriers, to Maya masons who crafted plaster sculptures to their gods, to […]

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Major construction in Vegas ahead of Formula 1 race

Sep 29, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

The city will see $8 billion worth of projects this year, including some for the Grand Prix in November. Brief: A variety of entertainment megaprojects will wrap up this fall in Las Vegas, ahead of the highly anticipated Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race through the city in November. At a cost of about […]

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5 construction-related ideas from Fast Company awards

Aug 31, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Modular moon habitats, autonomous trucking technology and inside-out buildings are some of the advancements that the magazine highlighted in its annual list of innovations. The Los Angeles office building called (W)rapper is one of Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation Award winners. Retrieved from Eric Owen Moss Architects on August 28, 2023   Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation […]

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The 9 Coolest Pools in the World

Aug 24, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

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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Construction’s manufacturing boom: Mapping the biggest facilities underway in the US

Aug 17, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

Here are the top projects focused on products such as semiconductors, EV batteries, food, cars and consumer goods. A rendering shows plans for two Intel processor factories in Licking County, Ohio. Courtesy of Intel   Spending in the manufacturing sector has ballooned since the CHIPS Act was signed into law last August. Projects underway include […]

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10 Tips for Submitting Better Bids

Aug 10, 2023 (0) comment , ,

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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Kansas City Royals zero in on potential stadium location

Jul 26, 2023 (0) comment , ,

The team will select the site of the future stadium, reported to cost $2 billion, by late September, team owner John Sherman wrote in an open letter. The Royals are weighing a new venue downtown and one across the Missouri River. Brief: A potential new home for the Kansas City Royals moved a step further […]

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This High-speed Train Could Take Travelers From Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 2 Hours

Jul 26, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

A bullet train project aiming to connect the two cities took a big step forward. Travelers in the Los Angeles area may soon be able to reach Sin City a whole lot faster. Brightline West, a company that plans to connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles with high-speed train service, recently made progress to turn […]

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To prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions, US DOT launches $350M pilot program

Jul 13, 2023 (0) comment , , ,

A wildlife crossing overpass in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Susan Vineyard/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images   Brief: With about 200 people killed each year in wildlife-vehicle collisions, the Federal Highway Administration has launched the $350 million Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program to reduce the hazard, it said in a press release Tuesday. The five years of dedicated […]

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