The City of Melbourne has taken a significant step towards achieving its 2040 zero emissions commitment by introducing a new leasing tool aimed at decarbonizing mid-tier commercial buildings. The Net Zero Buildings Plan, featuring model Zero Carbon Lease clauses, is designed to help reduce
On February 7, 2025, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued a directive to halt the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) for large-scale construction projects funded by $35 million or more in federal funds, a move that has sent ripples through the construction industry. The directive, coming in
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
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
