Tag: building
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Building Bold and Sustainable: A Talk with James O’Callaghan
James O’Callaghan, the co-founder of Eckersley O’Callaghan, is widely regarded as a leading pioneer in structural glass. More recently, he has been crucial in designing the world’s tallest hybrid timber building: the Atlassian Tower in Sydney. Ahead of his keynote at the Nordic Facade Forum 2025 in Helsinki, I had the pleasure of sitting down…
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CPD: Changes introduced by the Building Safety Act
Osborne Clarke lawyers 22.04.25 There is a legal duty to keep and maintain a ‘golden thread’ of information on HRBs (Image: Dreamstime.com) Construction lawyers from Osborne Clarke review in this CPD the new building safety legal framework and what developments the industry should expect in the future. What you will learn in this CPD The…
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Skanska USA Building Restructures Preconstruction Leadership
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced key leadership changes within its USA Building operations’ Preconstruction Services team. Robert Luckey will transition out of his current role of Senior Vice President and Regional Director for Preconstruction as he prepares for retirement. Luckey is succeeded by John Tamborino who will be promoted to…
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An expert guide to garage conversion building regulations
If you need a playroom, an extra bedroom, or even a self-contained annexe, converting a garage is a great way to extend your home. It’s often cheaper and quicker than building a full extension, but that doesn’t mean it’s a shortcut. If you want your new space to be safe, comfortable to live in, and…
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Commercial Costs of Building a Backyard Pickleball Court
Pickleball is booming, and more homeowners than ever are thinking about building a court in their own backyard. If you’re considering it too, it’s smart to understand the commercial costs involved and what factors can impact your budget before you get started. In this article, I’ll break down the typical costs of building a backyard…
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Gosa Named President of Building Envelope at Amrize
Jake Gosa has been appointed President of Building Envelope. With nearly three decades of leadership in the building industry, Gosa brings extensive experience and a strong track record of success to the role. He will propel Building Envelope and its portfolio of industry-leading brands into the next phase of dynamic growth. Gosa has deep expertise across…
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Healthcare construction bucks broader building slowdown
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Economic uncertainty has slowed construction momentum across many nonresidential sectors. But for healthcare projects, developers have not shown signs of a pullback, according to Robins & Morton, a Birmingham, Alabama-based construction firm. That’s one of the takeaways…
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Meet Rosendin’s Solar Building Robots
Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company with one of the fastest-growing renewable energy programs, announces a major breakthrough in solar construction technology. The company will demonstrate its new autonomous robotic solution for photovoltaic (PV) solar module installation on April 17, 2025. This innovative 3-piece robotic system will transform utility-scale solar projects by tripling…