Richardson, one of Dallas’s first-ring suburbs, is emerging as one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation. It’s experiencing a substantial construction boom that’s making it a top-flight destination for many white-collar and technical companies.
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As the uses and abuses of small drone aircraft continue to be evaluated, some construction firms are turning to these versatile flying machines to add a level of observation, security and practicality that can’t be obtained from the ground. Here are five areas for potential drone use in construction.
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Applying strict safety standards in construction creates an environment in which injuries are reduced. Boosting safety standards in construction can also have a substantial financial benefit for construction professionals who want to obtain lower-cost surety bonds for their projects. Reducing costs while improving safety benefits everyone involved in the project.
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Construction trends in 2014 and early 2015 indicate that the industry is continuing to expand after taking a significant hit from the U.S. economic recession of 2007 to 2009. Commercial, residential and industrial construction are showing significant increases, while investments in infrastructure are prompting growth in several regions. Industry analysts continue to expect significant growth
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Plunging prices for crude oil have lowered costs for many Americans, particularly at the gas pump. But lower oil prices may also affect the U.S. construction industry in both positive and negative ways.
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Lumber Liquidators, a discount flooring supplier based in Toano, Virginia, is alleged to have been selling hardwood flooring imported from China that contains high levels of the chemical formaldehyde. The allegations against the company were made in a report by the television news program “60 Minutes.”
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According to February 2015 U.S. Houzz Barometer Study, the home renovation market grew in 2014, and industry leaders are confident that this growth trend will continue into 2015.
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Recent trends in the construction industry indicate a continued expansion of multifamily housing construction across the United States. Industry expert Bryan Carlock, Jr., a U.S. real estate practice leader for consulting firm PwC, expressed some expectations for the multifamily housing construction sector in 2015 in a recent interview with National Real Estate Investor.
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Climate change may be a controversial subject for some, but the federal government has taken steps to ensure that flood risks from climate change are addressed in new federal construction projects. In late January 2015, President Barack Obama signed an executive order requiring federal construction projects to take into account the possibility of floods caused
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BIM, or building information modeling, is a software-based process used in the construction industry to visualize and assess building designs and options in a virtual environment. BIM allows planners, designers, supervisors and other professionals to evaluate potential designs before any physical construction is done, allowing them to spot any potential problems or conflicts before they’re
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