Category: Construction Processes

December 8, 2023

The biannual International VELUX Award for Students of Architecture returns for its 2024 edition, inviting students from all over the world to innovate on the theme of daylight in architecture, specifically, to envision the “Light of Tomorrow.” This broad theme […]

December 5, 2023

Montreal-based security services firm GardaWorld started construction last week on the temporary, tent-like structures in Brighton Park, under a $29 million contract with the city, according to NBC Chicago, which also said that the site was once used as a […]

December 1, 2023

Mixed activity levels within categories suggest the construction market is shifting, but still remains strong overall, according to a separate analysis of spending trends from the Associated General Contractors of America. Spending on manufacturing plants, the largest nonresidential segment, jumped […]

November 29, 2023

The TIDP receives $550 million over five years, or $110 million annually, and funds various transportation and highway research endeavors. The program has existed since 2013, and was continued by the FAST Act in 2016 and the IIJA in 2021. […]

November 20, 2023

In a world increasingly dominated by commercial development projects and inaccessible public housing, it can be difficult to find examples of architecture that take into account the concerns, needs, and livelihoods of the communities they serve. The best community architecture […]

November 15, 2023

Interiors are ever-changing. Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption through their lifetimes—and much of that is coming from inside. Many interiors have a relatively short life—especially in areas like the hospitality industry, where an interior might be […]

November 15, 2023

Within the shifts in architectural movements and styles, furniture design has also evolved throughout the years, transitioning from elaborate curvy lines and opulent materials to simple and functional layouts, and back again, in constant movement. As it continues to evolve, […]

November 13, 2023

Infrastructure and capital projects are being hit hard by rising financing costs, inflation and expensive lawsuits, but the latter issue is one builders have some power to mitigate. Contractors can empower themselves by understanding the causes of cost disputes and […]

November 8, 2023

Progressive design-build continues to gain momentum across the United States, especially in California, according to panelists at the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C., last week. “We had over 160 design-build related bills introduced,” said Richard Thomas, director […]

November 7, 2023

Martin said last month that lingering high interest rates, supply chain snarls and tighter lending standards are likely to continue to weigh on the commercial segment, such as office, retail and warehouse projects. So, while improvements in warehouse planning pushed […]

November 6, 2023

The nation’s more than 300 coastal and inland ports get a B- grade from the American Society of Civil Engineers, meaning they’re adequate for now but require attention. While port funding has risen in recent years, there is still a […]

November 2, 2023

The largest nonresidential segments showed mixed results from August to September, according to the Associated General Contractors of America construction spending report. Commercial construction, which includes warehouse and retail projects, increased 0.7% in September, noted the AGC report. Meanwhile, investment […]

October 31, 2023

British Columbia Transportation and Infrastructure officials have shortlisted three teams to submit proposals for the $3-billion Fraser River Tunnel Project south of Vancouver, Canada. According to procurement documents, officials plan to sign a design early works agreement with the winning […]

October 26, 2023

As part of efforts to call out offenders and highlight safety best practices, OSHA frequently publicizes cases where inspections or investigations result in hefty fines. The biggest of these cases often involve residential builders that usually have a history of […]

October 24, 2023

The commercial real estate market has slumped in recent years as working from home grew in popularity and borrowing costs surged. Since March 2022 Fed policymakers, aiming to slow the worst inflation in four decades, raised the benchmark interest rate […]

October 20, 2023

Two employees of a Bronx water and sewer line construction contractor were fatally injured in a trench at a construction site at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens on April 3, 2023. These fatalities could have been prevented if […]

October 19, 2023

Nonresidential construction continues to lead construction spending in New York City, said Esposito. The federal government’s investment in infrastructure, along with resilient sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, data centers and transportation, will continue to create opportunities, he said. […]

October 9, 2023

Construction on a portion of the $978-million PIP-II project at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Ill., has been shut down for months after an ironworker was seriously injured in a fall at the jobsite earlier this year. The accident […]

October 2, 2023

Spending levels remained mostly positive among large nonresidential segments, according to the Associated General Contractors of America construction spending report. Manufacturing-related spending continues to lead the way, posting a 1.2% uptick in August, according to the report. Spending on power, […]

September 27, 2023

Financial services firm Flex raised $120 million in a Series A equity and debt financing round, according to a Sept. 19 press release. The firm raised $20 million in equity capital, led by Tampa, Florida-based Florida Funders. San Francisco-based investment […]