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Engineering failure likely behind Pfizer project scare

Major renovations on aging buildings require delicate structural work, particularly when developers add floors, cantilever new sections or redistribute loads through an existing frame. Structural engineers say those projects demand extensive analysis to ensure existing structures can safely support new weight and altered load paths. When something is overlooked in the design, engineering or construction process, the consequences can be severe. “There’s a lot of structural analysis that has to go on. If that goes on carefully, everything should work out the way the engineers planned it,” said real estate attorney and structural engineering expert Barry LePatner. “If they fail []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Home Remodeling Contractor Decisions Change When Grandma Moves In

Home remodeling contractor decisions look different when the household spans three generations. Multigenerational renovations follow their own logic.

Housebuilding held back by high taxes and red tape, industry bosses warn

Housebuilding held back by high taxes and red tape, industry bosses warn

KB Home Q2 Review: Muted Housing Market Unlikely To Recover Soon

KB Home Q2 Review: Muted Housing Market Unlikely To Recover Soon

Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) Desktop Review: Modern Performance in a Classic Tower PC

The Tower Plus' understated design hides capable internals, but there's still room for improvement when it comes to upgrades.

P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin marks 9 years of partnership, expands commitment to sustainable communities and social impact 

NINE years after forging a strategic alliance, P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin (P.A. Hankyu) continues to strengthen its commitment to building quality homes, sustainable communities, and meaningful social impact for Filipino

Homes impacted by defective blocks could rise - research

New research suggests the number of homes affected by defective concrete blocks could be greater than initially thought.

WATCH | Scaffolding collapses onto Gżira street during demolition

A scaffolding structure whilst being dismantled collapsed, with no injuries reported

Steel factory opens 24 hours a day to cope with demand, as public undergoes attitudinal shift away from double brick obssession

Double bricks still rules but steel framed homes are fast catching up, with a Perth factory now operating around the clock to meet demand.

Buying off-plan and building your own home is Spain’s most profitable property move, claim leading architects – but beware cowboy builders

BUILDING a home from scratch is currently the most profitable real estate strategy in Spain, according to one architect. But a trail of broken promises and unfinished homes across the

How Engineers Will Determine Why NYC's Pfizer HQ Conversion Buckled

After the NYC Pfizer building conversion buckled, what happens next? Engineers, lawyers and insurers explain how complex structural failures are investigated.

Lane Pace on Why Most Homeowners Are Solving the Wrong Problem, and Paying for It

Lane Pace, a building performance specialist diagnoses why Southern US homes fail to stay comfortable after equipment and material investment.

No houses lost in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., wildfire

Some outbuildings have been damaged confirm officials on Saturday morning, with a challenging day ahead as fire grows in the south and continues to burn in residential areas

Builder must deliver promised amenities: K-RERA

Builder must deliver promised amenities: K-RERA

Structural engineer reacts to NYC high-rise at risk of collapse

An under-construction Midtown Manhattan building that was evacuated after structural columns buckled remains unstable, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. He described the situation as “extremely serious” and said crews have witnessed additional movement since arriving at the scene. A structural engineer tells CNN that this—the largest renovation in U.S. history—likely caused the loads to shift, creating these structural issues. 0:00 A structural engineer explains how loads shift during renovations 2:23 How engineers can stabilize the building 4:33 CNN reports from the scene Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #NYC #building #News

IN BRIEF: Three civilians injured in Ukrainian attack on Russian city of Voronezh

Manufacturing facilities at a production site were damaged, along with the facades and windows of several apartment buildings, and some cars

NYC construction workers scramble to stabilize high-rise after support beams buckle

Construction is underway to help stabilize a New York City high-rise after buckling beams were discovered by workers, triggering warnings of a potential collapse.

With 5 Million Tons Annual Capacity, Hangxiao Steel Structure Deepens African Infrastructure & Affordable Housing Markets

Hangxiao Steel Structure Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600477), China’s first listed company in the steel structure industry and a leading global integrated service provider for green buildings, has built a solid track record across Africa and global markets through proven technical expertise and reliable project delivery. With over 40 years of industry experience, the company has [] The post With 5 Million Tons Annual Capacity, Hangxiao Steel Structure Deepens African Infrastructure Affordable Housing Markets appeared first on Vanguard News.

Investigators: Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse

Investigators: Surfside condo showed failure weeks before collapse

K Shipbuilding sale collapses after talks with sole bidder break down

The sale of South Korean shipbuilder K Shipbuilding, formerly known as STX, has collapsed after negotiations between the sellers and the sole bidder failed to produce an agreement on deal terms. Taekwang Industrial said that discussions over the acquisition had broken down after the consortium it led was unable to bridge differences with the sellers

‘One thing India does better...’: US woman explains why she prefers Indian apartments

According to her, the difference lies in the materials used to build residential complexes. While many apartment buildings in the US rely on drywall and wood framing, Indian apartments are largely built using concrete and brick structures

तोकिएको समयमै सम्पन्न नहुने अवस्थामा गौतमबुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट रंगशाला (तस्बिरहरू)

चितवन। चितवनको भरतपुर महानगरपालिका–१५ रामपुरमा निर्माणाधीन गौतमबुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट रंगशालाको निर्माण कार्य तोकिएको समयभित्र सम्पन्न नहुने देखिएको छ। ठेक्का सम्झौताको म्याद सकिन करिब छ महिना बाँकी रहँदा परियोजनाको करिब ४८ देखि ५० प्रतिशत मात्र निर्माण सम्पन्न भएको छ। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाले २०८१ असारमा ३० महिनाभित्र निर्माण सम्पन्न गर्ने गरी हिमालयन कालिञ्चोक–बीबीआर जेभीसँग ७५ करोड ५० लाख []

The Reshoring Paradox: Why Factories Keep Building Even as Costs Climb

The Reshoring Paradox: Why Factories Keep Building Even as Costs Climb

Video of a 1949 kitchen design has people drooling over its brilliant features

Can we bring back some of these step saving design elements? The post Video of a 1949 kitchen design has people drooling over its brilliant features appeared first on Upworthy.

How Strategic Preconstruction Helps Owners Build With Confidence

Successful construction projects are often defined long before they begin. While preconstruction is commonly associated with estimating and scheduling, its greatest value lies in helping owners evaluate design options, align stakeholders and make informed...

First home buyers pay $1.8m for Glebe terrace that ‘might have got $2m’

The renovated two-storey home drew five registrations, but the pace of bidding petered out towards the end as buyers hit their limits.

Durban residents oppose student housing

The owners of a building being renovated in Sydenham say they are yet to decide on its use

Karim Rashid’s Very Pink New Jersey Home

The product designer learns what it’s like to build a house from the ground up.

Stricter Protocols in the Works for Rental Companies Following Fatal Crash

Stricter Protocols in the Works for Rental Companies Following Fatal Crash

Leslie Bibb Reveals Major Renovation Update at Stunning Country Home

Construction has begun on the porches and pool at Bibb’s 1750s upstate New York home she shares with Sam Rockwell

Prefab housing builders seek to show their stuff in LA fire recovery

Inside a factory alongside Interstate 5 in the San Joaquin Valley, a forklift delivered a stack of precut lumber to two waiting carpenters. Consulting a design on a computer screen, the workers arranged the numbered pieces — from 14 inches to ...

Building homes, strengthening lives

Building homes, strengthening lives

South Africa Construction Sector Growth Accelerates with Major Job Additions

SOUTH AFRICA — The South Africa construction sector maintained its post-pandemic recovery in the first quarter, driven by a notable surge in employment and increased project values, according to recent industry data. According to the Afrimat Construction Index, the industry expanded by 0.3 over the first three months of the year. This follows a broader []

Getting Quick Approval On a Personal Loan For Home Improvement In India

Your home is a reflection of how you live, and sometimes it just needs a refresh, a leaking roof fixed, a kitchen redone, or an extra room added for a growing family. A personal loan for home improvement makes this possible without forcing you to dip into your savings or sell investments at the wrong time. Why this option works well for renovations Unlike loans tied specifically to property, a personal loan for home improvement offers flexibility in how you use the funds. Whether you are repainting walls, upgrading plumbing, or installing new flooring, you are not restricted by rigid

New York City high-rise stable after columns buckled, officials say

A high-rise building under construction in midtown Manhattan that had been at risk of collapse appears to have stabilized, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday, a ​day after two support columns buckled and forced the evacuation of a ​half-dozen nearby buildings. The 37-story office building, which is being converted into residential apartments, []...Click to read more

Apollo, Affinius Capital, RXR Invest $785M in Debt and Equity to Build 175 Third Street

One of Brooklyn’s biggest developments just secured a hefty sum of construction financing. Charney Companies, Tavros and Incoco Capital have secured 785 million in debt and equity financing to build 175 Third Street, a 1.1 million-square-foot mixed-use residential complex in Brooklyn that will be the fifth building in the Gowanus Wharf campus, Commercial Observer can []

Convovi goes ahead with 140 new cooperative homes in Torrox with a €38 million investment.

The developer, Convovi, has backed an agreement to build 140 cooperative homes in Torrox. This plan brings forward fresh options []

Restoration work begins at Belfast’s Assembly Rooms

Restoration work begins at Belfast's Assembly Rooms

Can Andy Burnham really solve the housing crisis?

Building more homes is a promise successive governments have failed to keep. Our experts reflect on what's needed to deliver this time