While there have been advances in bringing more digital tools to the construction field in some sectors, much of heavy civil construction still lags behind. Inspections and other documentation of as-builts are often still captured on pen and paper, to be entered into computer systems later in the day. This disconnect can lead to errors …
by Hummingbird Group
The $400 million renovations are expected to be completed in 2025 Plenary, which was selected by Amtrak last year to oversee the project, also will be responsible for financing all improvements made to the station. The $400 million restoration project will seek to maintain the nearly 100-year-old station’s historic vibe while making station operations more …
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New York City had a total of 5,842 affordable housing units under construction as of July, according to Yardi Matrix data. While New York City has made a top priority of solving the affordability matter, due to lack of capital availability, scarcity of land, and high construction costs, the city’s acute housing crisis persists. The …
by Hummingbird Group
Though the Twin Towers will forever be ingrained in American culture, their architect and many of the themes he intended for the World Trade Centers’ design have been lost in the annals of history Japanese architect Minoru Yamasaki was a modernist who designed for human interaction. His designs might have been minimal, pared down, and …
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Delta variant and supply chain issues could disrupt gains The U.S. construction industry can thank residential projects for an increase in spending. Yet, the uptick may prove short-lived. U.S. construction spending rose 9 percent in July from the prior year to $1.57 trillion on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Commerce Department’s most recent …
by Hummingbird Group
ZL Capital said it’s begun construction on a nine-story, 51-unit residential project in Long Island City. The New York City developer said it broke ground Wednesday on the Project Athena LIC condo project at 27-20 42nd Road. Construction on the project, which will include four retail spaces, is expected to be completed in the first …
by Hummingbird Group
At the end of March, President Biden proposed a $2 trillion “physical infrastructure” plan. While there is a lot for the construction industry in this proposal, the funding comes with significant, and troubling, strings attached. Equally as challenging, the President is proposing to pay for the new investments with significant increases to the corporate tax …
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Fire pits, lounge areas, and covered parking are the most common outdoor amenities at multifamily housing developments, according to new research from Multifamily Design+Construction. For multifamily developers, and their building teams, getting the amenities mix right could make or break the success of their multifamily housing developments. Ongoing research by BD+C‘s sister brand, Multifamily Design+Construction …
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First, the pandemic changed the way people live and work. Then, it caused massive disruption in the supply chain, leading to a shortage of most materials like lumber, steel, pipe, etc. Now the country is facing a lack of skilled labor across many industries. This trifecta of cultural shifts has put a heavy burden on …
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted on a resolution that will allow Congress to move forward on a $3.5 trillion budget crucial to President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda, as well allow for a vote on the nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill by Sept. 27. The passage of the rule came after a tense …
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