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Weirdest things found on a construction site

Jun 14, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

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There are many stories about weird things found during construction. Sometimes workers come across old buried cars, WWII bombs or even old ships. Here is a list with some of the weirdest things ever found at building sites. In case you have heard some interesting stories, or you yourself have experience finding strange/weird artifacts, you […]

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$4B-plus Los Angeles stadium could be country’s most expensive yet

Jun 07, 2018 (0) comment , , , , ,

Brief: The price tag for the new Los Angeles Rams stadium under construction in Los Angeles has reached $4.25 billion, according to L.A. Biz. The figure includes the cost of a 6,000-seat amphitheater next to the stadium, but a planned buildout of retail and commercial development is likely to push the project past the $5 […]

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Are tall timber buildings the future of construction?

May 31, 2018 (0) comment , , , ,

Billion-dollar construction startup Katerra’s acquisition of Michael Green Architecture suggests intriguing possibilities for sustainable construction The Wood Innovation and Design Centre in British Columbia; the 97-foot-tall building by MGA is the world’s tallest all-timber office building, but that distinction won’t last long. Michael Green Architecture Tall timber construction, hyped as one of the next big […]

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California Just Became the First State to Require Solar Panels on New Residential Construction

May 17, 2018 (0) comment , , , ,

The state continues to lead the way in emission reduction strategies.   California just became the first state to mandate solar panels on nearly all new residential homes. The mandate is part of California’s “Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan,” which includes the goal that both residential and commercial construction be zero net energy by 2030—meaning the buildings’ annual […]

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Luxury $250 million Home Includes 85-Foot Pool

May 08, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

The home lists for $250 million, making it the most expensive single-family abode in the United States Luxury developer Bruce Makowsky is known for designing and building residential real estate with high price tags — but his latest creation has taken luxury to the next level. The home, located in Los Angeles, measures 38,000 square […]

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‘Green’ concrete could be game-changer for construction industry

May 03, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

Microscopic flakes of graphene add strength and durability — but also raise cost and safety concerns. —–Adding graphene to concrete makes it stronger and greener Scientists have been tinkering with concrete in an effort to improve upon the world’s most widely used construction material — and they’ve notched some notable successes. New forms of concrete […]

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Millennium Partners reboots $1B Los Angeles mixed-use high-rise project

Apr 26, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

Brief: Developer Millennium Partners has resurrected a stalled $1 billion mixed-use development planned for the famed Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, and the proposal has a new focus on residential rather than commercial and retail, the Los Angeles Times reported. The reworked project, which will include two skyscrapers – 35 and 46 stories – and […]

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These bricks could be a game-changer for insulation

Apr 19, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

Brief: Swiss scientists with research group Empa have created a new insulating brick that would enable walls to conduct heat up to eight times better compared to a wall constructed from standard clay and shale bricks, according to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The bricks are filled with aerogel, a lightweight, manufactured material made from […]

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Now you see it, now you don’t: House for sale has an amazing swimming pool that turns into a lawn with the touch of a button

Apr 12, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

  A Melbourne house has an intelligent backyard which can double in size with the press of one easy button The underground solar heated pool can be on display to escape the summer heat or hidden with a platform The tranquil swimming pool can be hidden with a grass covered ‘motorised platform’, giving more solid […]

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The Dotted Line: How to develop a collaborative team that wins bids

Mar 22, 2018 (0) comment , , ,

It takes a wide variety of expertise and skills for major projects to be completed successfully, which typically means on budget and on schedule. However, the collaboration between designers, contractors and other specialists critical to the job doesn’t always begin after the contracts have been issued or when crews get ready to take the first […]

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