The Dotted Line: How to navigate ‘the 3 Cs’ of construction bonding
/in front, news/by Alison ClackExperts say that payment and performance bonds aren’t exclusively for public projects anymore, and contractors’ character, capacity and capital play a crucial role in securing the necessary bonding. Read more
The Cube residential tower features stacked units that maximize outdoor space
/in front, news/by Alison ClackThis residential tower in Beirut is made up of 14 stacked volumes that function as individual villas and maximize outdoor space. Orange Architects designed the tower as a collection of slightly shifted floors, each housing one or two units with 360-degree panoramic views of different areas of Beirut. Named “The Cube,” the project aims to […]
Net-zero energy buildings: Is construction ‘at the tipping point’ of a new green building era?
/in front, news/by Alison Clack“The built world produces about 40% of the waste that goes into landfills, so if we in the construction industry can’t change it, then who will?” said DPR Construction’s Mike Humphrey. Read more
A new superpower? Construction companies near ‘X-ray vision’ with 3-D laser scanning technology
/in front, news/by Alison ClackLaser scanning — you might have seen the term pop up on your surveyor’s business card or referenced in the feature notes of your latest Building Information Modeling (BIM) software releases. It sounds intriguing, but it’s really only for the big guys, right? According to industry experts, that isn’t the case. Read more