Tag: construction news

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 23, 2024

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation has provided a further infusion of financial help for a long-delayed $12-billion high-speed passenger rail line from Las Vegas to southern California. DOT on Jan. 23 announced it is allocating $2.5 billion in private-activity bonds […]

January 22, 2024

This year’s diverse group of Top Young Professionals forecasts a promising future for design and construction firms in the region. A majority of the 20 professionals on this year’s list are women, and many are minorities. With the industry struggling […]

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 […]

January 18, 2024

Major manufacturing projects are cropping up around where they have the labor pool to do so, Newmark Group found. Different stages of manufacturing operations — research and development, pilot plant and mass production — require different types of labor, and […]

January 18, 2024

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Shawna Guevara, managing director of McKinney, Texas-based Landmark Structural Builders, wanted to send as many people home as possible. “If the job duty or job title was not obligated contractually to be on the jobsite, […]

January 17, 2024

Water is indispensable for all forms of life on Earth, as it plays a vital role in maintaining biological processes, supporting ecosystems, and contributing to human well-being. Additionally, water holds cultural significance in many societies, being associated with rituals and […]

January 17, 2024

The focus of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show showcased ways artificial intelligence and other breakthrough technology can boost productivity while also reversing environmental impacts and future-proofing industries like construction and agriculture. “The construction industry has laid the foundation for human […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]