For those awaiting Atlanta’s new Braves stadium, it’s overdue and for those opposed to it, it’s too soon. For all concerned, the first construction phase of the stadium is finally set for July 15, 2014. That’s when preliminary site clearing begins and, by September, grading should be in full operation. The legions of local contractors in Atlanta construction who will build the actual structure should begin arriving in February of 2015. Continue reading Construction on Atlanta’s New Braves Stadium Set to Break Ground in July
Month: May 2014
Oklahoma City Remodel Uncovers Historic Facade Dating Back to the 1920s
While uncovering a historic facade isn’t unheard of in Oklahoma City, finding two in one location is relatively rare. That’s exactly what happened to property developer Jonathan Russell, who’s renovating the neglected buildings on the corner of Walker Avenue and NW 23rd Street into The Rise shopping center. Continue reading Oklahoma City Remodel Uncovers Historic Facade Dating Back to the 1920s
KB Home Sees Some of the Momentum of the Residential Construction Increase
As new residential construction increases in communities around the country, Los Angeles-based contractor KB Home continues to take on new projects that reflect the latest boosts in momentum for the construction industry. Continue reading KB Home Sees Some of the Momentum of the Residential Construction Increase
Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence Upgrades From One Bay Area Home to Another
Celebrity homes often provide hints about growing building trends and when the home belongs to a star who earned his fame in the kitchen, those hints are particularly useful. Tyler Florence’s move from his cottage in Mill Valley to the Villa Madera estate in Corte Madera is a perfect example. Continue reading Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence Upgrades From One Bay Area Home to Another
Are Unstable Slopes and Logging Repercussions Responsible for the Washington Landslide?
The deadly Washington landslide that struck the community of Oso, 55 miles northeast of Seattle, in March 2014 has renewed longstanding concerns about the consequences of logging in the area. While the slide occurred in weather conditions of heavy rain which typically destabilizes hillsides, the area has also seen substantial clear-cut logging. State and federal investigators are probing this aspect as a possible contributor that may have exacerbated the catastrophe. Continue reading Are Unstable Slopes and Logging Repercussions Responsible for the Washington Landslide?
Construction Materials of the Future: What to Know About These New Options
In this era of high-tech research and development no sector stands still, including the construction materials industry. New methods to reduce the labor intensity of construction while promoting values like energy conservation, environmental suitability and superior performance are emerging in laboratories and may one day arrive at the worksite. Though 2x4s and masonry won’t disappear anytime soon, expect some of these advances to take their place among the construction materials of the future. Continue reading Construction Materials of the Future: What to Know About These New Options
Construction Safety Tips for Those in the Home Building Industry
Because construction sites can be inherently dangerous places, construction safety tips should be regularly emphasized to both workers and contractors alike. Injuries can cost a project in many ways. First and foremost, the affected worker suffers pain and possible disability, as well as lost income. The builder assumes the potential cost of higher insurance rates and possible legal issues. The entire project must adjust to the temporary or permanent loss of an experienced worker. Continue reading Construction Safety Tips for Those in the Home Building Industry
Construction Employment on the Rise Across the Nation Compared to Same Time Last Year
Recent upswings in the construction employment numbers nationwide point to continued improvement in the health of the construction industry. In March, 2014, the construction industry added some 19,000 jobs, according to statistics reported in the Engineering News-Record. Many of these jobs were in specialty trades. Continue reading Construction Employment on the Rise Across the Nation Compared to Same Time Last Year
Steel Prices Rise: Indicating a Healthy Surge in Construction Demand
Rising steel prices throughout the United States and around the world shows that demand for new construction and renovation continues to climb, according to construction industry sources. Continue reading Steel Prices Rise: Indicating a Healthy Surge in Construction Demand
