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Innovative Residential Skyscraper Proposed for San Francisco by Architect Jeanne Gang

A new skyscraper proposed for San Francisco will combine upscale residential living with the artistry of modern architecture. The building, designed by Chicago-based architect Jeanne Gang, will be a 400-foot-tall structure containing 390 individual condominiums, according to Building Design & Construction.

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Solar Energy Use in Florida Construction Gets a Boost from a Local College

The construction industry in the Sunshine State is preparing to make more practical use of its most abundant natural resource with some help from a Sarasota college. Solar energy in Florida is expected to become a more widely used element of construction and renovation projects thanks to an extensive education project at the Lakewood Ranch

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Will Seattle Pass New Rules Requiring Construction Companies to Hire Local Workers?

While Seattle enjoys a substantial boom in construction and related employment, the city is struggling to balance the needs of contractors with demands for local hiring for Seattle construction and infrastructure projects. The Seattle City Council is considering a local hire ordinance that will require construction companies working in Seattle to hire workers from within

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Plans for Arizona’s Sun Devil Stadium Renovation Now Underway

Renovation on Arizona State University’s Sun Devil Stadium has reached an early milestone with the selection of the architectural design and construction firms that will be responsible for the project. Design services will be handled by HNTB Corporation and Gould, while Hunt Construction Group and Sundt Construction will perform the construction work, according to Construction

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Construction in New York City Continues Climbing, Nearing $30 Billion in Annual Spending

Construction in New York City is expected to continue expanding to levels not seen since the mid-2000s, topping $37 billion in 2015. Industry sources predict that overall construction expenditures in 2015 will reach approximately $37 billion, according to New York City Construction Outlook 2013-2015. This report is an annual NYC construction industry analysis and forecast

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How to Use Mobile Apps to Make Your Construction Business More Efficient

The overwhelming popularity of smartphones means that it’s likely you, your staff, and clients will own one. These devices not only make communication easier, but they also offer computing power and software applications that can improve the function of your construction business. Here are some effective ways to use mobile apps to make your construction

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Tips and Tricks for Completing an HVAC Life Cycle Cost Assessment

When your customers purchase new heating or cooling equipment for either commercial or residential applications, they will benefit significantly from an HVAC life cycle cost assessment. This type of analysis will tell them how much the new equipment will cost to operate over its life span and can help you and your customers identify the

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Tiny Houses See Construction Boom in Tough Economic Times

A growing trend in home building in the United States has some homeowners choosing a compact lifestyle rather than seeking larger houses that impose substantial cost burdens and long-term mortgage commitments. The movement toward these self-described “tiny houses” continues to gain momentum, with more and more individuals, couples and families choosing a dramatically smaller living

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