Tag: construction projects

August 28, 2023

U.S. architectural firms report that their business generally is holding steady, according to the latest monthly index from the American Institute of Architects and Deltek. The AIA/Deltek Architectural Billings Index (ABI) for July, released on Aug. 23, showed a score […]

August 10, 2023

Interest in adaptive reuse projects, particularly office-to-multifamily conversions, rose following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, both as a housing solution and a means to bring activity back to downtown areas, according to RentCafe. Despite making up the majority of […]

August 3, 2023

In addition to demolishing withered facilities, schools are finding themselves taking a sledgehammer to something else in light of the pandemic: building improvement plans themselves. “They’ve had to revisit the size of their portfolio and facilities” for school construction projects, […]

July 28, 2023

Sometimes, construction project management feels a bit like herding cats. There are so many people in so many departments who are involved, not to mention suppliers, service providers and sub-contractors. Getting everything to align on time is part art, part […]

June 22, 2023

The construction industry is a dynamic and intricate sector that requires precise financial management to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Therefore, accurate accounting processes are not just necessary; they are a strategic advantage for construction companies looking to maximize profitability […]

June 21, 2023

The mohma modular home is a beautiful response to a growing demand for sustainable, flexible living environments. Mohma uses Garnica products, materials, and wooden panels in its design and is part of Woodville—created to meet current demand for sustainable dwellings […]

May 26, 2023

Over the past half-century, value engineering (VE) has proven to be an effective tool to manage time, costs, and quality with an aim to maximize value. It has also been shown to be a highly effective approach for evaluating current […]

May 24, 2023

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s much talked-about language model, has a lot to say about the construction industry — specifically, its adoption of tech and artificial intelligence. The program generates responses in a conversational way via the massive amounts of information on the […]

April 17, 2023

Signs point to decreased construction activity in coming months as financing costs for many developers have become prohibitively high, sources told Construction Dive. For example, increased interest rates are making construction projects more risky and less profitable, said Nicolas McNamara, […]

March 22, 2023

In a recent opinion piece in The New York Times, journalist Ezra Klein rings the alarm that the $1.6 trillion U.S. construction industry has not enjoyed the productivity gains of other industries. He cites a research paper from two University […]

January 20, 2023

Cable railing isn’t just installed for safety on a deck or porch, though that’s a huge benefit. Today there are also many great cable railing systems that are aesthetically pleasing enough to go indoors. “The popularity of aluminum railing with […]

December 15, 2022

The jury ultimately awarded Hrychorczuk the following payments, which were announced on Dec. 7: $15 million for pain and suffering. $1.5 million for past medical expenses. $212,000 for past lost earnings. $20 million over 21.5 years for pain and suffering. […]

December 1, 2022

Throughout the year, Construction Dive provides a range of industry-relevant content, from the latest news about new projects and contractor optimism to opinion pieces and legislative updates. The articles that resonate the most are the ones that help readers apply […]

November 21, 2022

After a few atypical years, the hustle and bustle of a day in the city is back to what it used to be: leaving the house and going to the office, taking the car, bus or plane, grabbing a quick […]

October 31, 2022

Site work has always been and remains a pivotal stage in forming our built environment. Most architects, designers or engineers have at one point or another been on the grounds and understand the importance of presence within the project development […]

October 26, 2022

Total construction starts posted 16% gains in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same period of 2021. During that same span, nonresidential building and nonbuilding starts jumped 37% and 20%, respectively, while residential building starts remained flat. […]

October 26, 2022

Sustainable bathroom design covers everything from what materials a designer specs to how occupants feel in the finished space. Are materials off-gassing? Are they easy to clean? And what about accessibility? Designing more hygienic bathrooms is a top concern, especially […]

October 24, 2022

Many architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) companies worldwide are adopting building information modeling (BIM) technologies, processes and policy components. “[It] is gradually becoming the default approach for delivering construction projects,” observed Vincent Carignan, director of operations at BIM One, a […]

October 14, 2022

Data is one of a construction business’ most valuable assets. However, because construction firms generate so much data across multiple projects and job sites, it can often feel like information overload. So where is a construction business to begin? Let’s […]

October 13, 2022

With the effects of climate change becoming more evident, extreme temperature conditions are more common. Many cities around the world are experiencing variations in weather patterns that they aren’t accustomed to, which has manifested itself in the degradation of infrastructure, […]