Tuesday, April 23, 2019

6 trends you need to know about before your next bathroom renovation

Bathrooms are the one area where cutting costs now can result in expensive repairs later. Do it right first time with our round-up of the top trends plus insider tips from renovation experts 1. Taps & hardware Black fixtures are still the popular choice, but brushed gold looks set to be the next big thing […]

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Marriott building world's tallest modular hotel in NYC

Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall. 

Virgin Trains' $4B Florida line tees up for construction

Following a $1.7 billion private activity bond sale, the West Palm Beach to Orlando airport line will begin soon, needing 10,000 workers.

Marriott building world's largest modular hotel in NYC

Final on-site assembly of 168 prefabricated guestrooms, which should take 90 days to finish, is scheduled for late fall. 

Seattle arena costs creep to $900M

Developers aren't scrimping on the design for an expansive venue under the historic KeyArena roof, said an official explaining the project's price tag, which in 2017 was $660 million.

Monday, April 22, 2019

This striking Queenstown house makes the most of its remarkable views

Nestled at the base of a mountain range, this Queenstown home is designed to accommodate a revolving-door guest policy as well as the adventures of two busy little boys When you know what Natalie Newlands does for a living, it’s no surprise that one of the must-haves for her new Queenstown home was a large […]

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Little Caesar Arena construction worker suicide case goes to state AG

Some have accused state safety inspectors of showing favoritism toward the Detroit project's stakeholders in determining that the death wasn't accidental.

Developer delays $3B The Drew Las Vegas project for 2 years

The real estate mogul wants to finish a construction budget for the property, which a prior developer had sunk billions into before a 2009 bankruptcy. 

Construction runoff at Legoland New York spurs 22 violations

Officials for the $500 million destination said above-average rainfall and a town plan prohibiting the removal of soil from the site resulted in $228,050 of fines.

Thursday, April 18, 2019

$1B Las Vegas Circa Resort & Casino starts concrete work

Construction of the city's first ground-up resort in 30 years, led by McCarthy and Tré Builders, is expected to be complete next year.

DC-area utility: Purple Line construction dangerously close to water main

In the worst-case scenario, the pipe reportedly could burst, flooding train tracks and affecting the availability of drinking water and fire hydrant service. 

Foxconn releases first bid packages for $10B Wisconsin plant

Bid packages for excavation, concrete work, materials testing and more are due to general contractor Gilbane | Exyte next month.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

9 North Island homes for sale that could also make you money

Talk about home and income. These North Island properties for sale offer the opportunity to be good little earners in their own right Buying a home is arguably the greatest investment most of us will make. So it makes sense to look at your home as something that can help to pay its way, earning […]

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Beauty brand manager Melinda Jones isn’t afraid to decorate her own way

Dots, stripes, zebra skin and leopard… Beauty brand manager Melinda Jones’ Auckland home is as vivacious as its owner When Melinda Jones and her partner, Mark Ambrose, purchased their Remuera, Auckland, property 16 years ago, it bore almost no resemblance to the light, bright, easy-living home it is today. “The walls were all shocking pink […]

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Autonomous construction equipment key to improving site safety, efficiency

While jobsites are tougher to navigate than the average roadway, two emerging sensor types used in combination could offer the industry the robust detection it needs, writes an expert in the technology.

Dodge: Almost three-quarters of contractors turn to IoT for risk management

Wearables and artificial intelligence auditing of jobsite images were named as the top emerging technologies curbing construction defects, safety hazards and more in a Dodge Data & Analytics study.

Tech Toys: Autodesk, John Deere, DPR and NASA flex new offerings

AutoCAD and Revit 2020 editions are live, and a John Deere simulator kit swaps controls between six machine types. DPR rolls out Skycatch across its projects while NASA brings its tech to the jobsite.

UpCodes building code database draws ICC ire

The startup says its searchable platform gives users "free, unfettered access" to law. The International Code Council's copyright suit claims damages to its revenue model.

A sneak peek inside John Scott’s impressive work from the 1970s

A new book on John Scott by David Straight celebrates the life and work of one of New Zealand’s most important architects – this extract focuses on the 1970s, in which he built three key houses The 1970s were an important decade for John Scott, a time when he produced many of the mid-career works […]

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$3.1B Federal Way Link light-rail extension advances

The 7.8-mile Seattle-area project now moves to the engineering phase, putting it closer to securing a $790 million Federal Transit Administration grant.

NYC lawmaker stresses safety training after month's 3rd death

There has been no indication from the city's Department of Buildings that these deadly accidents will speed up implementation of new safety training laws.

Astaldi voluntarily defaults on 4 Florida DOT projects

The contractor's bonding companies and the agency are working to request new bids, starting with Lane Construction and others that bidded originally.

$600M Miami transit-oriented development breaks ground

The five-tower, mixed-use development in Coconut Grove is one of southern Florida's biggest projects ever.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

How a busy family kitchen was transformed into a modern, practical space

From old and tired to bold and contemporary. Here’s how a kitchen that was on its last legs got a new lease on life There were a lot of things wrong with this kitchen in its original state. The wall colour was “unappealing”, the fridge too small and the space was inefficient for a busy family […]

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A sunny Hawke’s Bay home is the Resene Colour Home Awards winner

A sunshine-yellow front door welcomes visitors to this chromatically courageous home, winner of our 2019 Resene Colour Home Awards This summer’s Resene Colour Home Awards have drawn to a close and we have our winners – Alison and Andrew Palairet of Hawke’s Bay. In the process of gradually restoring their beautiful mid-century modern home to […]

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7 quick questions to ask yourself to help you choose the right paint colour

Seven essential questions to ask yourself when choosing paint colours Whether it’s for a new build, a renovation or just a room makeover, choosing paint colours can be a daunting exercise. Here are some questions to ask yourself: 1. What is the room going to be used for? Different colours evoke different emotions, so a […]

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How risky design choices have paid off as this new-build nears its end

With just weeks to go, Oliver and Ella are beginning to see some of their interior design choices come to life. See how the new-build is progressing below. It’s only weeks from moving day and our My New Home homeowners Oliver Driver and Ella Mizrahi are waking up at night panicking that their new build […]

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Inside a thoughtful and beautifully designed Spanish holiday home

In remote Spain, Mary Gaudin discovers architecture that’s worth travelling for Chilean architects Mauricio Pezo and Sofia von Ellrichshausen’s practice is intellectual and rigorous, emotional and playful in equal measures. Through their practice, Pezo von Ellrichshausen, they have an almost taxonomic approach to architecture. They repeat forms with the idea that, at least conceptually, they’re […]

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9 old-fashioned cleaning hacks that actually work

Grandmothers have always been our go-to gals when it comes to advice, so we quizzed five of them for their best-ever cleaning hacks When you think about your grandmother’s home, we bet it’s clean and tidy. Neat as a pin, right? Every surface dusted and polished, books and magazines tucked away out of sight and nary […]

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The top OSHA fines of Q1 2019

Leading violations show that once again, inspections focused heavily on fall protection.

Tutor Perini denies fault in Central Subway project delays

Schedule killers on the $1.6 billion line can be attributed to the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority's flawed designs, the general contractor said.

Pentagon to identify projects sidelined for border wall

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said he has "not yet decided" whether to authorize military funds for this purpose, but told the department to make the money available.

St. Louis' $260M Ballpark Village expansion hits milestone

The Cordish Cos. and contractor Paric Corp. topped off the city's first new Class A office in 30 years as part of a mixed-use expansion outside Busch Stadium.

Monday, April 15, 2019

5 fail-safe flooring trends you need to know about this year

Whether you prefer your flooring to be a backdrop to your interior or the star of the show, these five flooring ideas are a sure fire way to add style to your home Building a new home offers a unique opportunity to create a consistent and coherent design theme throughout, anchored by smart flooring choices. […]

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5 reasons you need an air conditioner that aren’t just about temperature

Tony Ward from Haier outlines five ways air conditioning makes life easy – and so much more pleasant all year round Tony Ward from Haier outlines five ways air conditioning makes life easy – and so much more pleasant. 1. It’ll save you money A properly installed ducted aircon system that’s the right size for your […]

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5 Easter brunch essentials you’ll actually use all year round

 If you’d like to make your Sunday Easter brunch special or just want to add flair to your next dinner party, here are five table setting essentials every stylish host should have Sunday brunch is always an Easter highlight (maybe even more so than the chocolate!), and with the long weekend landing well into the […]

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Here’s how to personalise your rental to make it feel like your own

These top tips will make your rental feel like your own When it comes to decorating, renters face a particular set of challenges. Rental properties are, at best, decorated to someone else’s taste and, at worst, dingy and soulless. But unlike homeowners, who can knock down walls and rip up floors to transform a space, renters can’t […]

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Architect Nicola Herbst reveals her favourite building

As a model of adaptive re-use, the Axis building in Parnell, Auckland, doesn’t get better, says architect and Home of the Year judge Nicola Herbst, who lived there for seven years “The Axis building was converted by Patterson Architects in 1991 from a Nestlé chocolate factory into a mixed-used development of offices, restaurants, showrooms and […]

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Bipartisan bill shoots for $125B infrastructure investment

By eliminating capital gains taxes on certain foreign investments, supporters of the Invest in America Act hope to draw in more federal funds for state and local construction projects.

$252M soccer stadium coming to Sacramento, California

Construction is expected to create between 1,310 and 1,640 jobs while supporting infrastructure work would generate up to 245.

Cracks present more woes for DC's $5.8B Silver Line

Faulty concrete panels, rail ties and now support pedestals have delayed the Clark-Kiewit-led Washington, D.C., Metrorail expansion by more than a year.

Salesforce Transit Center repairs could be complete in May

"Sandwiching" cracked and stressed girders with steel plates is underway, but the reopening of the San Francisco transit facility is on hold for now.

How a better project experience will win you more jobs

As construction projects become more complex and the industry digitizes, it’s becoming increasingly possible to compete on more than just your bid numbers. The use of the latest construction technology and techniques offers a winning competitive advantage if you’re willing to invest in new approaches.

 

Sunday, April 14, 2019

IKEA has launched a podcast to help you fall asleep

Drift off to the sound of IKEA furniture names narrated in a soothing Swedish accent We know that the sound of rain on the roof, waves crashing or whales talking can help us drift off to sleep but what about the narration of names of IKEA furniture pieces? With 56% of Aussies struggling to get […]

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This Waikanae home makes a statement with its oversized black cladding

Striking yet simple, see how this Waikanae home uses black cladding to set the scene for its minimalist interior style Project Pavilion House Architectural designer Peter Davis Builders David Reid Homes Kapiti Location Waikanae Brief Design for contrasting criteria and to incorporate nature. Contrasting criteria, such as an owner’s idiosyncrasies, are often factored into home […]

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How this retreat used coloured concrete to create award-winning style

An award-winning Arrowtown home by Richard Naish of RTA Studio makes the most of coloured concrete by Peter Fell Come up the stone stairs and through the courtyard of this Arrowtown home, between buildings of schist and Corten steel, and a tall brass door is set into an angular concrete portal. It’s a suitably dramatic, […]

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How the Martinborough Community Centre got a new lease on life

A vibrant community inspires the merging of old and new Architects Katherine Skipper and Daniel Thompson of Warren & Mahoney found themselves deeply engaged with local life when restoring and designing an addition to the Waihinga Martinborough Community Centre. What was the goal of the project? Katherine Skipper­— The goal was to extend the life […]

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Saturday, April 13, 2019

This stylish home will make you want brick walls and a gabled roof

A designer creates a fortress-like home in Birkenhead Point, Auckland, for her young family Sophie Wylie, Artifact— “I live here with my husband and our three children – a five year old, four year old and two-and-a-half year old. The kids love to play outside so it was interesting having a really urban home for […]

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Friday, April 12, 2019

How this heritage Dunedin building got a sympathetic new look

Nikki Wilson of NW Studio works relevant rhythm into a heritage Dunedin building. See how she transformed this hotel by referencing its historic roots. What was the design brief from the client? The developers have done a lot of work in Dunedin over the years and know and love the city and its buildings. Their brief was […]

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Chicago council approves $6B Lincoln Yards, $7B The 78

As a condition of city subsidies, Sterling Bay and Related must use 30% minority- and 10% woman-owned contractors on their respective mixed-use megaprojects.

Fall hazards get Florida roofer $133K of proposed fines

OSHA investigated the roofing contractor's jobsite as part of a regional emphasis program meant to reduce workplace hazards.

Lawyers: FIU bridge engineers dismissed cracks hours before collapse

Lawyers in civil proceedings are hashing out who gave the all-clear before the deadly incident at Florida International University last March.

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Inside Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s ‘minimal monastery’ LA home

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s home is minimal to the extreme. Designed by Alex Vervoodrt it features a white and cream colour palette, rounded furniture and open spaces. See more below Kim Kardashian has given us a rare glimpse into her ultra minimal LA home that she shares with husband Kanye West and their three […]

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5 must-see films at the 2019 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival

With possibly the most compelling line-up to date, the annual Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival gives you every reason to hole up inside the cinema for its entire run 2019 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival The masters – Frank Lloyd Wright, Renzo Piano, Jean Nouvel and Mies van der Rohe – get top billing, […]

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How the Deadly Ponies’ latest store makeover goes back in time

A rich artistic history lives on in Deadly Ponies’ new-old space Rather than make a modern shopfront out of a building that had been changed relentlessly over the years, the new Deadly Ponies store is more itself than it has been in decades. “The place had been changed so much over the years, just messed […]

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Amazon chooses Whiting-Turner, Kokosing to build $1.5B air cargo hub

The joint venture will reportedly work with designer AECOM and engineer Woolpert on the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport facility.

World's most expensive place to build is now San Francisco

The city's average construction costs of $416 per square foot increased 5% in 2018 to surpass New York City.

NYC construction worker fatally struck by stone slab

A coping stone was reportedly either disturbed by or moved for the installation of scaffolding and hit the 51-year-old as he did rehab on the building's facade.

$976M of border wall contracts awarded

The first funds made available through the president's national emergency declaration have resulted in Army Corps of Engineers contracts to SLS Ltd. for $789 million and Barnard Construction for $187 million.

$976M border wall contracts awarded

The first funds made available through the president's national emergency declaration have resulted in Army Corps. of Engineers contracts to SLS Ltd. for $789 million and Barnard Construction for $187 million.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

This clever baker has turned the latest rug trends into beautiful cakes

You’d be forgiven for having to look twice at some of these cake creations. Are they popular decor items or edible delights? Scroll down to see Interior trends aren’t foreign to cake decorators. Cacti and succulents soared to popularity indoors and are still making their way around the cake circuit. When Scandi-minimalism entered the interior […]

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This clever baker has turned the latest rug trends into beautiful cakes

You’d be forgiven for having to look twice at some of these cake creations. Are they popular decor items or edible delights? Scroll down to see Interior trends aren’t foreign to cake decorators. Cacti and succulents soared to popularity indoors and are still making their way around the cake circuit. When Scandi-minimalism entered the interior […]

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Why contractors should nix 'casual use' of jobsite drones

As use of the technology expands, contractors, subs and other stakeholders should heed the safety and liability risks involved, an aviation attorney writes.

Test lab for timber technology: college campus construction

With 34 mass timber college buildings completed or in the works throughout the country, the technology is seeing a lot of support despite challenges.

Border wall: Corps of Engineers awards $976M of contracts using emergency funds

The contracts represent the first funds made available for the border wall through the president's national emergency declaration made in February. 

$4.6B construction bill heads to Washington state's Senate

Public schools and colleges receive record funding and the largest share under the plan, which is part of a national push for infrastructure investment.

NABTU: Union, wage protections must underlie $1T infrastructure plan

Union leaders and lawmakers at a conference this week called for prevailing wages, project labor agreements and other standards to be included.

Strategies to keep light-rail projects on track

Planning, collaboration and alternative delivery methods can be key in the face of land acquisition, funding, cost and other challenges.

In Illinois, GCs could be on the hook for subs' unpaid wages

As is the case in California and Maryland, the proposed law would subject prime contractors to potentially paying workers twice.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

7 of this season’s latest sidetables and their budget-friendly alternatives

Black and structural or gnarled and natural, this season’s side tables are all about blending in or standing out. Here’s how to shop the latest looks, whether you’re looking to splurge or save Splurge on these luxe sidetables   Or, save on these budget-friendly alternatives   Once you’ve made your choice – see our 11 tips […]

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$1.2B Minnesota DOT projects planned in 2019

Several hundred transit-related projects will kick off this year, but another 500 valued at approximately $18 billion needed during the next 20 years likely won't find funding, an official said.

$1.2B of Minnesota DOT projects planned in 2019

Several hundred transit-related projects will kick off this year, but another 500 valued at approximately $18 billion needed during the next 20 years likely won't find funding, an official said.

Labor secretary: OSHA jobsite inspections likely to increase

The agency's visits to construction sites will ramp up once new inspectors are fully trained, labor department head Alexander Acosta told a House committee.

Developer-builder to invest $1B in heartland opportunity zones by 2022

Decennial Group aims to direct up to $20 billion of construction to the economically-challenged tax havens during the next 10 years.

Developer-builder to invest $1B in heartland opportunity zones

Decennial Group aims to make up to $20 billion of investments in the economically-challenged tax havens, during the next 10 years.

25 woman-, minority-owned firms graduate from Kansas City Airport project JV's management course

The free training is part of a broader community benefits program that was a condition of the $1.5 billion design-build contract Edgemoor won for the Missouri terminal project.

Monday, April 8, 2019

How concrete, metal and timber is warm and welcoming in this chic home

This resourceful couple, Dion and Justine van Kekem, designed and built their new Scandinavian styled home themselves Meet + Greet Dion van Kekem, 34 (project manager for Niveau Pools & Construction), Justine van Kekem, 33 (interior designer), Annabelle, 12, Brooklyn, 10, and Scarlett, 8, plus Goldie the dog, 8 chickens, 5 cows and 11 sheep. Honesty […]

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This new development shows us what good apartment living can look like

The first project to be awarded Best Multi-Unit in years, the new Wynyard Central apartment building is what the new Auckland should look like   Home of the Year is brought to you in association with Altherm Window Systems Best Multi-Unit Architect: Architectus It wasn’t so long ago that Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter was a nature-stripped industrial area […]

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The simple safety tweak to boost engagement, competitive advantage

Presenters shared a way that smartphones can be paired with interactive Q&A sessions to derive more value from typically blasé safety briefings.

Leaders are key to building a culture that motivates, innovates

Competitive advantage lies in an environment that frees employees to experiment and encounter tech's value at their own pace, a VDC director and Autodesk strategist said.

Colorado bill set to make wage theft a felony

The proposed measure would increase the penalties for underpaying employees — including migratory and foreign laborers — by $2,000 or more.

3 contractors compete for $1B overhaul of Shreveport, Louisiana, sewer system

The 12-year sewer modernization program, mandated by the EPA, is currently $650 million over its original budget.

San Diego airport officials vote to use PLA on $3B airport project

San Diego International Airport staff said agreements with local unions are key to keeping the design-build redevelopment on pace with its five-year schedule.

Denver starts new bidding process for $233M convention center expansion

The city is looking for a new design-build team after an employee of former manager Trammell Crow allegedly leaked information to bidder Mortenson.

Sunday, April 7, 2019

This award-winning retreat in Arrowtown celebrates its dramatic landscape

Richard Naish designs a home near Arrowtown that seems to emerge from the spectacular mountain landscape Home of the Year is brought to you in association with Altherm Window Systems Best Retreat Architect: RTA Studio Rather like an English teacher tasking students to write an essay with no topic or word limit, this Arrowtown site posed an […]

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Before and after, how an old home got a Scandinavian make-over

Clean white surfaces and natural timber provide the perfect backdrop for the owners of The Vintage Shop’s love of Scandinavian design Meet + Greet Haley Doreen, 34, and John Mai, 35 (both co-owners of The Vintage Shop), Christian, 18 months, and Amelia, 3 months, plus Charlie Brown the dog Problems & solutions Dated carpet and […]

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Saturday, April 6, 2019

Inside a lush Taranaki garden that brings the whole family together

Carved out of a blustery, salt-licked site by a couple and their obliging teenagers, this lush garden is still drawing the clan together years later – along with hordes of admirers They say gardening is a great way to connect with family. This is certainly true in the case of Jenny and Guy Oakley whose […]

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Friday, April 5, 2019

Owners of Federation share their top budget tips from their latest renovation

Jenny Joblin and Ben Dundas tell us what they learned from their latest renovation and share their top budget tips. See their eclectic home below Meet + Greet Jenny Joblin, 40 (creator/creative director of Federation and Somekind), Ben Dundas, 35 (menswear designer at Federation), Ryder, 13, Monte, 11, and Dusty, 9, plus cats Batman, Ginger […]

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McCarthy-Mortenson's $1.2B 'agro-defense' facility years delayed, $800M over budget

The Department of Homeland Security maintains its project is on track, though it was reportedly supposed to open in 2018 and cost $400,000.

$1B Cross Bayou Point in Louisiana picks design-build team

GraceHebert Architects and Ozanne Construction, which have experience working together, will lead the mixed-use project.

Total February spending up 1%, highway segment up 9.5%

The numbers exceeded expectations and represented a rebound from weak spending at the end of 2018.

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Take this style quiz and we’ll tell you what Home of the Year house should be yours

Are you a small cabin on a hillside or a striking home sitting among native bush? Take this quiz to see what architecturally designed house should be yours   

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New Zealand’s best small home overcomes a tricky site in a magical way

Winning Best Small Home at the Home of the Year 2019 awards, this house does more than overcome a difficult site – it makes it into something rather special indeed Home of the Year is brought to you in association with Altherm Window Systems Best Small Home Architect: Spacecraft Architects The vertiginous hills and dizzying slopes […]

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This unconventional Great Barrier bach has an award-winning interior style

A sophisticated retreat by Architecture+ at Medlands Beach on Great Barrier Island rethinks conventional bach living. See why it won the Best Interior award, sponsored by Dulux, for Home of the Year 2019 Not so long ago, Stuart Gardyne spent a night at the house he designed on Great Barrier Island, only to discover that […]

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8 unusual homes for sale that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale

With turrets, grand entrances, expansive living areas and lofty studs you’ll feel like you’re stepping into a fairytale with these one-of-a-kind homes Most of us opt for a fairly standard house design when choosing a home — Tudor, modernist, villa … and then there are those home owners who aren’t afraid to stand out from […]

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Take this style quiz and we’ll tell you what Home of the Year house you are

Are you a small cabin on a hillside or a striking home sitting among native bush? Take this quiz to see what Home of the Year house should be yours  HOME magazine has just announced their 2019 Home of the Year winner: The Diagrid house by Jack McKinney Architects. This marks 23 years of Home of the […]

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Four surprising ways to use twine that aren’t your average DIY project

Jute string, or twine, is a staple in every Arts and Crafts cupboard. We’ve pulled together four interesting ways to use it for your next DIY project 1. Display Board Paint a 76cm x 50cm canvas in a colour of your choice (we used a testpot of Resene ‘Gondwana’). Run a piece of string across […]

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Take this style quiz and we’ll tell you what Home of the Year house you are

Are you a small cabin on a hillside or a striking home sitting among native bush? Take this quiz to see what Home of the Year house should be yours  HOME magazine has just announced their 2019 Home of the Year winner: The Diagrid house by Jack McKinney Architects. This marks 23 years of […]

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The 10 traits successful contractors have in common

In a crowded AGC convention session, a seasoned consultant listed the top traits among the industry's fastest-growing and most profitable contractors.

Building the wall: A construction timeline

Construction of U.S.-Mexico border infrastructure is underway; here's our periodically updated guide to the players, contracts and scope of work involved.

DOD awards six ID/IQ contracts for up to $975M of Navy construction

Contractors including Fluor, AECOM and CH2M Hill will compete for Navy construction projects around the world.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Introducing all the winners from Home of the Year 2019

From a dramatic getaway in Arrowtown to a bold family home in Grey Lynn, the winners from Home of the Year 2019 aren’t afraid to do things differently The winner of Home of the Year 2019 and Best City Home Project: Diagrid House Practice: Jack McKinney Architects Location: Grey Lynn, Auckland Nestled in a tree-lined street in Grey […]

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3D-printed precast concrete molds for redeveloped NYC landmark a first

The innovative approach to the 42-story tower in Brooklyn created a variety of exterior panels reminiscent of sugar crystals, a nod to the site's historic past as the Domino Sugar Factory.

AI, robotics safety a bigger concern to construction industry than job security

Construction workers worry less about the common conception that robots will steal jobs than they do about who's to blame for unsafe practices on the jobsite, according to a new survey.

Shadow Ventures graduates first AEC tech startups from accelerator program

A BIM planning tool and cloud-based project management platform were among the promising products shaped through industry partners' advice.

3 technologies behind Skiles' lean transformation

At the AGC Convention this week, COO Keyan Zandy touted the rewards of experimenting with ways to build better and more efficiently.

How to shop this home’s contemporary Scandinavian interior style

The cover home of Your Home & Garden’s April issue was a cool and contemporary family home in Christchurch. Here’s how to shop their Scandinavian style The van Kekems achieved a modern yet homely aesthetic by using a mix of raw materials – wood, concrete and metal – softened by plenty of textural soft furnishings.“I […]

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Tips for decorating with dark colours from those with first-hand experience

Alex and Matt went from an all-white house to a home with all-black walls. Here they share their top tips for those considering a similar darker look Meet + Greet Alex Hutchings, 28, Matt Calder, 30 (owners of design agency Alex + Matt Creative), India, 4, and Sienna, 2, plus Sam the Burmese cat and Ollie […]

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Clark rebuilds century-old DC tunnel victoriously despite pitfalls

Using progressive design-build, Clark Construction demolished an urban underpass and rebuilt two in its place for CSX rail — without halting train traffic or getting tripped up by strenuous environmental reviews.

NYC sewer system construction costs rocket 1500% to $1.2B

The EPA's estimate that the Gowanus Canal sewage retention tank project in Brooklyn would be around $78 million was too conservation due to tank design, land acquisition and historic preservation costs, a local agency says.

Now hiring: $2B Arizona mine awarding contracts, courting contractors

The owner of the Rosemont open-pit copper mine near Tucson has selected firms for $122 million of early work before construction, which calls for 2,500 workers, begins in earnest later this year.

Contractor sues developer over 'leaning' Manhattan high-rise

Former construction manager Pizzarotti LLC stopped work, claiming the 58-story structure should have been anchored into bedrock with piles but that Fortis went with a cheaper, less-safe alternative, which the developer denies.

The Home of the Year 2019 winner is a striking Grey Lynn home

With its striking concrete diagrid roof and sense of fun, HOME magazine’s Home of the Year 2019 is a truly Auckland house. Watch the video to see more of this incredible, winning structure The 2019 Home of the Year winner, designed by architect Jack McKinney, is something else with its soaring ‘diagrid’ roof of raw […]

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

How architects and home owners are pushing the design boundaries

How high-performing solutions from Altherm Window Systems are allowing architects and home owners to push design boundaries As the finalist designs in Home of the Year show, New Zealand architects continue to push boundaries – Home of the Year 2019 saw six striking projects taking new directions and inspirations. It’s something Altherm Window Systems has […]

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Alex Walls shows us how to embrace the change in season

Sink into warming cinnamon tones this season and create a cosy corner, perfect for a cuppa and some quiet reflection Dare I say it? Winter is coming. And with the noticeable drop in temperature, we start to head back indoors with thoughts of firesides and cosy layers. Fresh from winter colour planning for our A&C […]

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Bill aims to better classify California construction workers

State legislators are considering a new test for contractors to use when deciding if laborers and tradesmen qualify as independent contractors.

Bechtel, Jacobs, KBR invited to bid on $8B Mexican oil refinery

Pemex officials said design and construction should take about three years, though other experts say this type of project can take five to 10.

OSHA slaps $106K on Georgia contractor's trenching hazards

The citation and proposed fines resulted from investigators witnessing Corley Contractors expose employees to unsafe conditions at an Acworth jobsite.

7 modernist homes for sale that are still full of Mid Century charm

This selection of modernist homes for sale in New Zealand have retained their signature style and stood the test of time. Mid Century Design was an important movement from the late 30s to the 60s with a distinctive aesthetic which was showcased in everything from furniture to graphics, but was particularly influential in architecture. Proponents […]

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Monday, April 1, 2019

This 1930s home in St Heliers is filled with beautiful antique pieces

From restored antiques to enchanting textiles, this immaculate home in St Heliers, Auckland, is a treasure trove of special finds There’s evidence of tender, loving care in every corner of this St Heliers, Auckland, home – from the animal statuettes standing proudly on a field of gold cabinets to the mix of original and newly […]

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Essential garden tasks to tick off this April

The season is changing, so here’s your complete guide to what you should be harvesting, planting and sowing in the garden this April The best vegetables to harvest  Kūmara harvesting begins this month. You’ll know when yours are ready if most of the plant has turned yellow. If frosts are likely in your area, dig […]

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Mapping high-impact construction across the US

An interactive tool to keep tabs on large-scale projects spanning mixed-use, infrastructure, entertainment and many more categories.

Stadium architectual giant Populous designs largest esports arena in Western Hemisphere

Developers Comcast and Cordish Cos.' $50 million Fusion Arena in Philadelphia may herald a wave of construction of high-tech venues specifically built for competitive electronic gaming.