Tag: construction industry

January 11, 2024

CHRYSO & GCP will showcase its portfolio of solutions for the entire concrete construction journey at World of Concrete 2024. In addition, GCP Specialty Building Materials will feature its waterproofing and soil conditioning systems. Visit Booth #S11827 for live admixture […]

January 10, 2024

Commercial planning, which includes office, hotel, retail and warehouse projects, has generally been in decline since its November 2022 peak due to high interest rates, supply chain disruptions and stricter lending standards, but Martin noted the segment began to stabilize […]

January 10, 2024

It’s been another whirlwind year for the construction industry, and technology wasn’t a calming influence. The hubbub surrounding artificial intelligence — particularly generative AI — consumed much of the construction technology industry’s focus. Experts told Construction Dive how important the […]

January 9, 2024

People have been implementing passive design elements since the construction of the earliest built shelters, but the passive house concept in sustainable building design is a much more recent innovation. Since its origin in Europe during the late 1980s, the […]

January 9, 2024

Although road and bridge construction costs continue to be high compared to pre-pandemic levels, the prices of key materials — like concrete, asphalt and diesel — have been coming down, providing some much needed relief for builders. However, that doesn’t […]

January 8, 2024

Mitch Landrieu, who oversaw the launch of the $1.2-trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, is leaving his post as White House director of infrastructure implementation to become a co-chair of President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. Jan. 12 will be Landrieu’s […]

January 8, 2024

The decline in business tax rates vary from state to state. Of the half dozen state’s trimming their corporate income tax rates, Arkansas’s will drop to the lowest level, with top marginal rates of the state’s corporate income tax falling […]

January 8, 2024

Hiring isn’t the only ingredient creating what AGC CEO Stephen Sandherr called a “mixed-bag” for contractors this year. Respondents’ top concerns for 2024 included: Rising interest rates or financing costs: 64%. Economic slowdown or recession: 62%. Rising direct labor costs […]

January 5, 2024

Strong group and international travel demand will drive domestic hotel performance growth in 2024, resulting in positive investment fundamentals, hospitality-focused investment firm Newbond Holdings predicts. Ian Gaum, partner at the New York City-headquartered firm, told Hotel Dive he expects “broad-based […]

January 5, 2024

Inamagua owned and managed two fraudulent construction companies which purported to supply construction services and labor for construction contractors and subcontractors, according to court documents. Florida law required the companies, Uno Construction and Perfect Builders Group, to secure and maintain […]

January 4, 2024

When factoring in the residential sector, total construction spending increased 0.4% in November to a seasonally adjusted annualized basis of $2.05 trillion, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. “Private construction spending is showing renewed vigor in homebuilding and […]

January 3, 2024

Bruno Stagno from Costa Rica not only reflects on how responses to the environment can be the main foundation for the inspiration and identity of architecture but also suggests going a step further, envisioning architecture for an entire latitude. We […]

January 3, 2024

A research team led by materials scientists at Duke University has developed a method for rapidly discovering a new class of materials with heat and electronic tolerances so rugged that they that could enable devices to function at lava-like temperatures […]

January 3, 2024

Going into the new year, staying on top of new tech trends is important to builders looking to maximize output and slash costs. Here are five recent announcements from software makers and other tech providers about new offerings or updates […]

January 2, 2024

Industrial work is inherently dangerous. The careers can be advantageous, but accidents happen due to heavy machinery, materials and increased risks of slips, falls, and entrapments. However, none of those are the largest safety threats to workers in industrial fields […]

January 2, 2024

Oregon and Washington state officials praised the new funding. “This is a big moment for the Pacific Northwest and demonstrates the national significance of this effort,” said Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek in the release. “Replacing the Interstate Bridge is a […]

December 28, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development, cities are faced with an array of challenges that demand quick and innovative solutions, ranging from the critical issue of affordable housing to the pressing need for efficient and decongested infrastructure and sustainable […]

December 28, 2023

As temperatures rise, the demand for air conditioning is on the upswing. Recognizing its near indispensability in modern life, we seek more energy-efficient options in response to the climate crisis while considering how architects and designers can integrate these units […]

December 27, 2023

As part of our 2023: Year in Review retrospective, on ArchDaily we review and reflect over this years’ publications. Residential architecture continues to be one of the most visited categories when it comes to built architecture, sparking interest from our […]

December 27, 2023

Updated specifications for civil engineer professional practice exams will eliminate a common breadth of knowledge section to allow more emphasis on discipline-specific expertise. The change is set to take effect next April in this key step to gain a state […]