Dec 13, 2021
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Permission granted by Fenwick Iribarren Architects Brief: Work on Stadium 974, previously known as Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, has finished ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, dezeen reported. The arena is located in Doha, Qatar, and is made of shipping containers and modular, structural steel. Stadium 974 — which gets its name from the […]
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Nov 24, 2021
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The power of gratitude extends far and wide, with major personal and professional benefits. From a young age, we learn that saying “thank you” is the polite thing to do. But the impact of expressing gratitude goes far broader and deeper, in both business and personal settings. Being grateful in our everyday lives is actually […]
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Nov 04, 2021
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One trend that we’ve really been seeing grow lately in the construction industry is the vertical farm and urban agriculture buildings that are sometimes referred to as “farmscrapers.” Vertical farms are multi-story buildings that use hydroponic and aeroponic systems that are lightweight and energy efficient. They have been popping up in some really unexpected places […]
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Oct 29, 2021
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Stepping into an existing project is a challenge. Experts suggest snapping photographs and ensuring clarity on payments before getting work started. Recently, Lendlease reportedly exited the $1 billion Oceanwide Plaza project in Los Angeles. While the future of that particular development remains in question, a new contractor will someday need to complete the work if […]
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Oct 21, 2021
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From Instagram to YouTube to TikTok, these content creators are making waves in the building trades. Mario Tama via Getty Images By posting videos about everything from clothes and video games to trucks and even fast food, social media influencers are attracting massive followings. Even in the world of construction and skilled trades, you can […]
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Oct 01, 2021
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Each of these builds, ranging from office towers to arenas, cost over $1 billion. Despite a pandemic, a labor shortage and choked-up supply chains, contractors continue to work on projects with billion-dollar price tags, with builds ranging from office towers to arenas. While megaprojects continue, COVID-19-related strains on the construction industry are evident. Before the […]
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Sep 02, 2021
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. In the case that you were unaware, starting the week of April 6, 2021, the SBA is raising the loan limit for the COVID-19 EIDL program from 6-months […]
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Aug 13, 2021
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Brief: The Indiana Department of Transportation is partnering with Purdue University and German infrastructure technology company Magment on a pilot project to develop the nation’s first paved highway segment that contains contactless, wireless technologies to charge electric vehicles as they drive over it. Purdue engineers are designing and testing the dynamic roadway, which incorporates Magment’s magnetizable […]
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Jul 29, 2021
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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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Jul 15, 2021
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Past building disasters have led to enhanced codes and safety improvements for the construction of condos, hotels and other residential structures. As rescuers sift through the debris of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida, officials were hoping to find more survivors but now, they have shifted gears to finding […]
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