Bid-rigging, an illegal practice where businesses collude to determine which company wins a contract, has severe consequences for the industry and society. This disruptive scheme undermines free competition, increases project costs, and erodes trust in public procurement processes. Such practices
The Fort Smith metro area experienced an extraordinary surge in building permit values as the year 2025 began, marking a substantial recovery from the prior year's downturn. Following a significant slump in 2024, the building activity in Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren saw a major resurgence.
Texas' metropolitan areas are experiencing unprecedented growth, bringing both opportunities and challenges. The surge in population, expected to see an additional 17 million residents by 2050, has intensified the demand for affordable housing, making it a pressing issue for policymakers and
The ambition to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco via a high-speed rail line was launched with much enthusiasm in 2008, backed by voter approval of a bond measure. This project envisioned a state-of-the-art transportation system that would revolutionize travel across California, promising
Skanska, a Sweden-based construction and development firm, has thrived in the U.S. market, driven by robust demand across various sectors, including infrastructure, data centers, and public projects. With the U.S. serving as the epicenter for these activities, Skanska CEO Anders Danielsson
The construction industry in 2024 has experienced significant shifts in recruitment, retention, and training practices. These changes are driven by varying demands across different construction sectors, challenges in staffing, compensation trends, and the critical need for upskilling the workforce.
