Category: Construction Processes

July 24, 2024

Richard Zagger, of Blue Point, New York, pleaded guilty on July 9, 2024, to a charge of conspiracy and three charges of obstruction, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The four-count indictment alleges that Zagger was […]

July 19, 2024

ARCO Construction Cos., the big contractor that performs a great deal of design-build and concrete construction work, has built up its New England operations from two employees and about $10 million in revenue in 2018 to roughly a level of […]

July 17, 2024

It was 5:20 a.m. on a morning in December 2020 when the ton-and-a-half metal security gate panel at a largely complete Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City, Calif., fell on Jay Ayers, 41. He died of his crushing injuries. Three-and-a-half […]

July 8, 2024

The U.S. DOT says on a web page that the RAISE program uses “a rigorous merit-based process to select projects with exceptional benefits, explore ways to deliver projects faster and save on construction costs, and make needed investments in our […]

July 5, 2024

The investment firm puts money toward companies across the design and build lifecycle, Adam Bridgman, Ironspring’s co-founder, told Construction Dive in an email. The VC is particularly focused on automation solutions for commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction. “These are complex, […]

July 2, 2024

As has been the case for the last 24 months, public dollars flowing from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as follow-on legislation such as the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act, are propping up the […]

June 21, 2024

It has been a little over two and a half years since the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provided a much-needed boost to the highway construction sector. In that same time, inflation has erased the […]

June 20, 2024

Kyowa Kirin is a biotechnology and drug manufacturing company specializing in antibody technologies in core therapeutic areas such as oncology treatments for the central nervous system. The Sanford facility is part of a larger effort to build out Kyowa Kirin’s […]

June 4, 2024

“An unprecedented increase in manufacturing construction spending has pushed overall nonresidential activity 31.9% higher over the past two years,” said Basu. “Ongoing investment in industrial facilities as well as significant infrastructure-related outlays will keep nonresidential spending elevated despite the current […]

June 4, 2024

Resilience — essentially risk management — is an increasingly critical consideration for road builders. Climate change is impacting roads in surprising ways, and contractors and engineers need to be prepared for extreme weather, sea level rise and hotter temperatures, said […]

May 15, 2024

Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, echoed Basu’s concerns about rising input costs and its impact on contractors’ bids and project expenses. “Prices for construction inputs have risen faster than contractors’ bids every month so […]

May 15, 2024

The saying goes April showers bring May flowers, and so far this spring, contech firms announced they’ve been showered with cash. Firms that specialize in green materials, recycling and artificial intelligence-based inspections reeled in cash, as the industry continues to […]

May 1, 2024

In contrast, private sector nonresidential spending was uneven, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America. Overall, private nonresidential spending dropped 0.2%. “Private nonresidential categories showed varied patterns, while multifamily construction continued to slip from record […]

April 30, 2024

Architectural design is a dynamic and evolving field, continuously adapting to meet our changing attitudes and needs. The design of bathrooms serves as a prime example of this evolution, reflecting shifts toward aesthetics, functionality, and inclusivity. The increasing emphasis on […]

April 17, 2024

The question, “How can we control natural light in interior spaces?” is fundamental in architecture. Unregulated direct sunlight can cause discomfort such as visual strain and undesirable heat gains. Therefore, it is crucial to control its entry effectively. Some design […]

April 14, 2024

Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change and is causing increased damage to U.S. transportation systems and supply chains, which were primarily designed before climate impacts were taken into consideration. “From wildfires shutting down freight […]

April 11, 2024

The Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department selected Jacobs Solutions, along with two other firms, to design upgrades worth $15 million each for the county’s three wastewater treatment plants, according to a company announcement. The other two companies are New […]

April 11, 2024

Earlier this week, the consumer price index in March also rose more than forecast for the third straight month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, echoed Basu’s sentiment […]

April 3, 2024

Formally, transparency usually takes the shape of a window, a door, a curtain wall, or a skylight. These are commonly created through rectangular punched openings or in the form of glass curtain wall systems or translucent screens. The following projects […]

April 1, 2024

The evolution of retail design warrants a study of architectural practice in the digital realm. While physical commercial spaces have been the conventional center of shopping experiences, the emergent frontier of the metaverse—an interconnected network of virtual 3D environments—indicates an […]