Tag: construction projects

May 28, 2024

Project groundbreakings posted their largest increase of the year in April after a slow start, according to Dodge Construction Network. Total construction starts rebounded 6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.06 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. The […]

May 22, 2024

Tuesday’s announcement follows another this month launching the CHIPS Women in Construction Framework, a set of five best practices for increasing the participation of women. The pledge will follow the same concepts in the framework. They are: Set goals and […]

May 21, 2024

Megaprojects are on the rise, and delivering these multibillion-dollar builds is uniquely challenging, said panelists on April 29 at an event hosted by the Regional Plan Association, a development nonprofit focused on the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut region. […]

February 29, 2024

Today’s construction industry is in an interesting time with a landscape that seems hardly untouched by tech in any area, unlike never before. The industry isn’t just changing and evolving in some, but rather ALL of the areas simultaneously. For […]

February 21, 2024

Despite a slight uptick in the number of deals, funding for construction technology startups took a huge blow, dropping to $3 billion last year from $5.4 billion in 2022, or 44%, according to a report from Cemex Ventures, the VC […]

February 5, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of the construction industry, minority contractors often face unique challenges that hinder their growth and participation. Despite possessing the requisite skills and experience, these contractors frequently encounter obstacles that hinder their success. One of the most […]

January 26, 2024

New York City annexed the Bronx. Patents were issued for iconic blue jeans and incandescent lamps. Herbert Hoover, Gertrude Stein and Winston Churchill were born. Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the U.S., died. Eads Bridge, the world’s first large-scale steel […]

January 25, 2024

As the new year begins, construction pros across the country face a range of challenges and opportunities. Amid the continuing labor shortage and high interest rates, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen in 2024, but Construction Dive has the insights […]

January 23, 2024

Working just three blocks apart in Phoenix’s burgeoning downtown Central Avenue corridor, Layton Construction Co. teams are simultaneously completing two high-rise projects that will collectively add almost 2.5 million sq ft of mixed-use residential, student housing, office and retail space. […]

January 19, 2024

2024 provides promise that positive momentum will continue to build, largely due to the expectation of lower interest rates, said Branch. The American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index, which tracks architectural design activity, also showed some positive signs, with […]

December 8, 2023

Epsilon Advanced Materials Pvt Ltd is planning to construct a synthetic graphite anode manufacturing plant in Brunswick County. The project scope includes construction of 1.5 million sq ft of building space and equipment foundations; purchase and erection of storage vessels […]

November 7, 2023

The report noted that Detroit will soon host a variety of high-profile events, including the Midwest Regional round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, and the Final Four of the tournament in 2027. It will also host the 2024 NFL […]

October 31, 2023

The National Labor Relations Board has released a final rule that expands the definition of a “joint-employer” under the National Labor Relations Act. While unions praised the new rule, construction groups say that it does not realistically consider how the […]

August 28, 2023

U.S. architectural firms report that their business generally is holding steady, according to the latest monthly index from the American Institute of Architects and Deltek. The AIA/Deltek Architectural Billings Index (ABI) for July, released on Aug. 23, showed a score […]

August 10, 2023

Interest in adaptive reuse projects, particularly office-to-multifamily conversions, rose following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, both as a housing solution and a means to bring activity back to downtown areas, according to RentCafe. Despite making up the majority of […]

August 3, 2023

In addition to demolishing withered facilities, schools are finding themselves taking a sledgehammer to something else in light of the pandemic: building improvement plans themselves. “They’ve had to revisit the size of their portfolio and facilities” for school construction projects, […]

July 28, 2023

Sometimes, construction project management feels a bit like herding cats. There are so many people in so many departments who are involved, not to mention suppliers, service providers and sub-contractors. Getting everything to align on time is part art, part […]

June 22, 2023

The construction industry is a dynamic and intricate sector that requires precise financial management to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Therefore, accurate accounting processes are not just necessary; they are a strategic advantage for construction companies looking to maximize profitability […]

June 21, 2023

The mohma modular home is a beautiful response to a growing demand for sustainable, flexible living environments. Mohma uses Garnica products, materials, and wooden panels in its design and is part of Woodville—created to meet current demand for sustainable dwellings […]

May 26, 2023

Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has proven to be an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. It has also been shown to be a highly effective approach for evaluating current […]