Category: Construction
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6 Civil Construction Trends Shaping 2025 Projects
If you walk onto a construction site today, you might notice something different. It could be the drone hovering overhead, mapping the progress, or the worker wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset to practice a complex procedure. Maybe it’s the concrete mixer that runs on electricity instead of diesel. Small changes are adding up to…
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US Adds 4.1M Apartments, 500M Sq. Ft. Storage in Decade
America’s shrinking apartments are fueling a self-storage surge. As multifamily construction booms, renters squeezed into smaller units are driving record demand for off-site storage, according to new research from StorageCafe. Over the past decade, more than 4.1 million apartments were built nationwide — over half of them studios or one-bedrooms. During the same period, more than 500 million sq. ft.…
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Scheffler Bausanierung Debuts in Frankfurt with Fresh Vision
A new name is making waves in the German construction and renovation industry. Scheffler Bausanierung, under the leadership of owner Dorela Scheffler, has officially launched in Hofheim, Frankfurt am Main. This newly established company is poised to offer expert solutions for both residential and commercial renovation projects. Despite being a new entrant, Scheffler Bausanierung is…
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Most Cost-Effective Basement Construction Materials
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When planning a basement construction or renovation project, choosing the right materials can make the difference between a budget-busting endeavor and a smart investment that adds real value to your property. According to the National Association of Realtors, a finished basement can recoup 70-75% of its construction costs in added home value, making material selection…
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Why Structural Engineers Drive Commercial Success
In the landscape of commercial construction, where billion-dollar projects reshape skylines and define economic growth, one professional stands between architectural ambition and catastrophic failure: the structural engineer. While project managers coordinate timelines and architects design visual experiences, structural engineers perform the invisible work that determines whether a commercial building will stand for decades or collapse…
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Kolbe Launches LuxWall Vacuum Insulating Glass Options
Kolbe Windows & Doors officially launched its latest performance glass solutions, integrating vacuum insulating glass (VIG) options from LuxWall, Inc. into selected window and door products. This milestone reinforces Kolbe’s commitment to delivering high-performance, energy-efficient solutions to the market. “Innovative and adaptable solutions like the VIG from LuxWall reflect Kolbe’s ongoing commitment to pushing the…
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ClarkDietrich Cuts Scope 1 & 2 Emissions by Nearly 70%
In its most recent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report, ClarkDietrich, the nation’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, has reported a near-70% reduction in its total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024.“This year’s results reflect not only our commitment to cutting emissions, but also our responsibility to help the building industry move…
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The Korte Company Mourns the Passing of Founder Ralph Korte
It is with profound sadness that The Korte Company announces the passing of its founder, Ralph Korte, who passed away on August 26, 2025 – surrounded by family. Born in 1934 in rural Highland, Illinois, Ralph was one of 14 children raised on a small family farm. With little formal schooling beyond the eighth grade,…
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ARA Foundation and Toro Company Foundation Work to Improve Minneapolis Youth Mentoring Center
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The American Rental Association (ARA) Foundation and The Toro Company Foundation partnered July 29 to improve the outdoor space at Bolder Options, a Minneapolis nonprofit that provides wellness-based mentoring for middle school youth. The project included a $20,000 grant, donated equipment and dozens of volunteers who built new above-ground garden beds, installed fencing and completed…
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Kingspan Rebrands EPS Line as AEROROOF, AEROWALL, AEROSLAB
In a move that illustrates its continued commitment to providing high-performance, application-specific insulation solutions, Kingspan Insulation North America, a leading manufacturer of advanced insulation products, has rebranded its expanded polystyrene (EPS) product line under new unified names that simplify product selection. The new structure organizes the EPS portfolio under AEROROOF™, AEROWALL™, and AEROSLAB™, each tailored to…