January 10, 2022
Via: gb&d magazineBuilding and construction codes are ever-changing, and whether you’re building in California or Illinois there are differences in rules, but resources like the International Code Council (ICC) can help industry professionals navigate these regulations. In a world of codes, some […]
Construction Processes, Design
December 29, 2021
Via: ArchDailyThe early stages of practicing architecture are often met with what many explain as “the slippery slope of being an architect”, where expectations do not at all meet reality of the profession and gets worse as the experience progresses. With […]
October 11, 2021
Via: Construction DiveDespite unprecedented labor and construction materials shortages, business is booming for home builders across the country. Over the past 2 years, residential construction permits increased 36% nationally and the average value of a newly constructed single-family home increased by 7%, […]
September 3, 2021
Via: Building Design + ConstructionLow- and no-cost measures can significantly reduce embodied carbon in mid-rise commercial office, multifamily, and tilt-up-style buildings, according to Rocky Mountain Institute. Whole-building design, material substitution, and specification strategies can chop embodied carbon by 24% to 46% in those building […]
Construction Processes, Financial, News
May 24, 2021
Via: Building Design + ConstructionThe Biden Administration recently announced new federal investments in building energy efficiency and electrification, as well as new opportunities to modernize homes and businesses. Among the initiatives is an interagency federal sustainability effort to develop the first-ever building performance standards […]
Construction Processes, Design
April 14, 2021
Via: ArchDailyContinuing our quest to redefine how architecture is perceived nowadays and exposing the different notions out there, ArchDaily gave space for its users to answer four fundamental questions: “What is architecture? What can architecture do? What is your architectural position? […]
April 9, 2021
Via: Building Design + ConstructionThe Blue Book Network Velocity Index ticked up 0.5% to 100.9 in February from a revised 100.5 in January (December 2018 = 100). This the most stable the Index has been since before the pandemic began. The Blue Book Network […]
Construction Processes, Design
April 7, 2021
Via: Building Design + ConstructionIn the not-too-distant past, it was common to view materials through a “cradle to grave” lens. Raw materials would be harvested and turned into products, which would then serve a purpose. These products would eventually break, wear out, or go […]
Construction Processes, Design
February 25, 2021
Via: Construction Marketing BlogKeeping your roof in good shape is one of the most important responsibilities you’ll have as a homeowner. With a good roof, you and your family will be protected from different weather conditions and remain comfortable indoors. A good roof […]
February 19, 2021
Via: Construction DivePlaza Construction, a New York City-based construction management firm that has mostly focused on commercial construction in recent years, has re-launched its luxury Plaza Homes division to meet surging demand in the sector as other nonresidential contractors pile into the […]
Construction Processes, Financial
December 2, 2020
Via: Construction DiveUnion leaders lauded the news, saying it is well timed to provide good construction jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and related unemployment. “Thousands of our friends and neighbors across Minnesota look forward to using their construction skills to protect our […]
Construction Processes, Financial
November 24, 2020
Via: Construction DiveThe Port Authority oversees aviation, rail, surface transportation and seaport facilities in the New York City area. Although it’s not clear which projects would be impacted by the cuts, executive director Rick Cotton indicated that those under construction now — […]
November 18, 2020
Via: Construction DiveDespite the fact that Manhattan’s office towers remain 85% unoccupied, according to the New York Post, the One Madison Avenue development team is betting on a revival of the sector once COVID-19 has passed. The most likely tenants for the […]
November 16, 2020
Via: Construction DiveAgency transition teams are in charge of reviewing current projects and ongoing initiatives, meeting with career federal employees and preparing the members of the incoming cabinet for their roles and priorities, according to Federal News Network. The rest of the […]
Construction Processes, Interaction of Expertise
November 11, 2020
Via: Construction DiveMilwaukee, Wisconsin, is set to erect a 25-story mass timber apartment building in the summer of 2022, marking the world’s tallest building of its kind — that is, until it’s eclipsed by a 40-story mass timber office building expected to […]
November 10, 2020
Via: Construction DiveThe hospitality industry in two states got a boost last week, thanks to voters who approved measures that will pave the way for new casino construction in coming months. Initiatives approving and expanding casino gambling in Virginia and Nebraska will […]
October 22, 2020
Via: Construction DiveWhen the coronavirus pandemic first broke out in the U.S., “flattening the curve” became the mantra for helping to support hospitals and save beds for patients who most needed them. Some hospitals even wrapped up parts of construction early to […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards
October 13, 2020
Via: Construction DiveThe construction industry jobs that made the list of the top 25 most dangerous jobs include: derrick workers, who set up and operate drilling equipment roofers ironworkers crane operators landscaping supervisors highway and general maintenance workers mining machine operators cement […]
Construction Site Safety, Hazards, Regulations
October 5, 2020
Via: ISHNCleanliness is a foundational element to any successful safety culture. In today’s environment, it’s also a topic of many discussions and the emphasis of new protocols across industries – and the world. Safety should be engrained in the culture and […]
September 21, 2020
Via: Construction DiveNevertheless, the good news came with a dose of caution: “While there are reasons to believe that the months ahead will present challenges for nonresidential construction — including tighter credit conditions, weak state and local government finances and elevated commercial […]