BIM Software and the Advantages Driving the Construction Industry to Use It

One of the most useful construction technology tools is building information modeling (BIM). BIM software gives significant advantages to almost everyone in the building process, including architects, HVAC and electrical system professionals, energy efficiency experts, and builders. Here are some of the ways that BIM software in the construction industry helps ensure that projects of […]

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What Are the Effects of Mineral Salts in Stucco Applied to New Construction?

Stucco is a common substance used in construction applications, but using it can sometimes result in unexpected problems that make a finished wall or ceiling surface unsightly. The effects of mineral salts in stucco can lead to a process called efflorescence, which is an accumulation of mineral salts on the surface of concrete, masonry or

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Las Vegas Home Construction Welcomes Presidio Residential Capital and Summit Homes

A new residential construction project stands to give a needed boost to the lagging Las Vegas home construction and development market. Presidio Residential Capital and Summit Homes Nevada have announced the construction of Canyon View, a five-acre community development in Las Vegas. The $7.8 million project will include 36 single-family homes and will be built

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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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