Vapor retarders protect the roof structure from the effects of moisture infiltrating from the inside out. Typically, we think of roof coverings to prevent moisture leaking in. However, roof structures are vulnerable to continuous exposure to interior water vapor migrating upward and out of the building. If the building is slightly pressurized, the effect is […]
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U.S. bamboo flooring production seems poised to become a reality if the plans recently announced by Resource Fiber Inc. come to fruition. Production of any bamboo construction materials has been virtually unheard of in the United States. The primary reason is simply that the raw material is grown extensively in the same parts of the
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Work on a modernized and upgraded terminal at Los Angeles International Airport officially started on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, with a groundbreaking ceremony inaugurating the LAX airport construction.
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A new mixed-use multifamily rental community directed at the Generation Y demographic is under construction in downtown Los Angeles.
Construction Has Begun on Mixed-Use Multifamily Rental Community in Downtown Los Angeles Read More »
U.S. construction employment surged significantly in the period between August 2013 and August 2014, with construction firms adding jobs in 36 states during that time span.
Construction Employment Increased Significantly Across the U.S. Since August 2013 Read More »
The city of New York is planning a major investment in higher education institutions over the next few years, according to a report by the New York Building Congress.
New York City to See More Than $10 Billion in Higher Education Construction Projects Read More »
Miami’s newest and tallest tower is currently under construction and is scheduled to be finished by 2017. SkyRise Miami is expected to be the tallest tower building in the city when it is finished, according to Building Design & Construction. Rising to a height of 305 meters, the tower is expected to include three viewing
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In many cities, the management of stormwater generated during rainstorms presents problems for municipal water treatment facilities and water management systems. The amount of water falling during a typical storm can overwhelm treatment facilities, underground storage areas and management processes. City governments are often operating under federal regulations to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff
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Traditional construction methods using frameworks built from a foundation will probably never go out of style, but recent industry trends suggest that modular construction and prefabrication approaches are gaining in popularity.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. government’s enforcement agency for safety and health legislation covering the workplace, has issued new injury reporting rules that will take effect beginning on January 1, 2015.
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