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Physically Impossible Skyscrapers

kwaconstruct September 17, 2015 236 0 Read more

It may not seem physically possible for a 950-foot-tall building to be just less than 60 feet wide and still hold its stature against the wind, but for Stephen DeSimone, president of DeSimone consulting Engineers in New York, working with... Read more

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How the Meaning of Mixed-Use Has Changed Over Time

kwaconstruct September 10, 2015 221 0 Read more

To define the concept of “mixed-use” into a singular, nationwide definition is nearly impossible. Different target markets, financial needs, geographical characteristics and developer visions result in no two developments looking alike. Flexibility is the driving force that makes mixed-use such... Read more

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As Some States Face the Heat of Construction Oversupply, Texas Keeps its Cool

kwaconstruct August 18, 2015 235 0 Read more

In the last three years, the hype surrounding ground-up construction has increasingly led to concerns about oversupply, which occurs when there are an excessive number of developments that are not occupied or used at an acceptable percentage. While many cities... Read more

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KWA Construction 2015 Core Award Recipients

kwaconstruct August 2, 2015 236 0 Read more

Last month at a company-wide luncheon, we honored the first of our semi annual Core Award winners who were recognized by their peers for embodying and displaying our core values in their daily work. These award celebrations have quickly become... Read more

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Two-Step Solution to National Affordable Housing Crisis

kwaconstruct July 30, 2015 219 0 Read more

For many low-income families, young professionals starting out and elderly individuals on fixed-incomes, choosing multifamily housing and rental properties is a preferred choice of living. But with rental prices rising across the nation, this arrangement is increasingly not an affordable... Read more

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