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Robert A. Ivy to Retire from Top Post at AIA
Having guided the American Institute of Architects through some turbulent times, Robert A. Ivy announced he will retire at the…
MARAD Announces $230 Million for Port Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is encouraging states and port authorities to apply for $230 million in discretionary…
Autodesk Acquires Innovyze for $1 Billion
The global software developer hopes that the acquisition of the water-infrastructure software developer will position it as a “technology leader…
U.S. Green Building Council Names 2021 Board of Directors
The Washington, D.C.–based organization hopes that its new board will “help further align activities with USGBC’s new vision, healthy people…
What’s in the new COVID-19 relief package for contractors?
The term “construction” appears 636 times in the $908 billion pandemic relief package and $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill passed…
New tax incentives encourage environmentally-friendly drainage infrastructure
With Houston’s approval of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Incentive Program, District C Council Member Abbie Kamin believes the city is…
Commercial Construction Index Shows Signs of a Rebound
The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the third quarter of 2020 reports that the industry continues to recover jobs lost…
WSP, Jacobs, Skanska, STO announce deals, acquisitions
A flurry of deals has sprung up in the architecture, engineering and construction sector as 2020 nears its end. While…
Report: Highest-paying construction jobs that don’t require a college degree
Several of the highest-paid jobs in the country that don’t require a college degree are related to the construction industry,…
Why Architects Need to Build an Email List and Newsletter
Like many firms, yours might be struggling to conduct outbound marketing and networking in an age when video conferencing is…
15 Ways to Reconfigure Streets During the COVID Pandemic
The National Association of City Transportation Officials has released a handy guide to temporary street reconfigurations to facilitate safer and…
Growing Group of Design Firms Petitions Autodesk for More Revit Development
A group of 25 architectural design firms—including Zaha Hadid Architects, Grimshaw, and Stirk Harbour + Partners—that represents 5,000 paid seats…
Construction Starts Show Additional Gains in June
Improvement in nonresidential and nonbuilding activity push starts higher NEW JERSEY — July 16, 2020 — Total construction starts increased…
Guide to Remote Work and Team Management During—and After—COVID-19
Architects are rapidly adapting their workflows to the new normal. This guide sets out some best practices for remote work…
Building an Architecture Career Amid COVID-19
Natale Cozzolongo, AIA, graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2009 and entered the working world in the middle of the…
Face coverings reveal a new set of jobsite issues
Just as construction workers adapted to requirements regarding hard hats and safety glasses years ago, new personal protective equipment necessitated…
When it Comes to Polished Concrete, Maintenance is a Must to Ensure a Long Life
Like many in the restaurant industry, we have converted our dining room floors over to polished concrete. Many people believe…
Procore’s integration with Zoom ensures construction teams can stay better connected and aligned while working remotely
Due to COVID-19, the past few weeks have presented new challenges for the construction industry. Many construction professionals are adjusting…
How are Polymers Used in Foam Concrete and Why are they Useful in Cold Regions?
The most manufactured product on the planet in terms of volume is Portland cement-based concrete. Its reliability, cost-effectiveness, versatility and…
Advancements in Construction Safety
No matter which construction site you visit or what the job entails, there are going to be plenty of potential…
6 Predictions for the Future of Construction Equipment Rental
As the light shines brighter on construction technology companies, it has become evident we are in a period of change…
Fixing America’s Bridges Act proposes re-establishing federal funding program for bridge repairs, replacements
U.S. Reps. Abby Finkenauer (D-IA) and Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced this week the Fixing America’s Bridges Act, which proposes the…
Cold storage: a hot construction niche
Cold storage — it’s what keeps frozen and refrigerated foods from spoiling while they make their way to the consumer.…
A+ Architecture: 10 Transformative Examples of Public Space Design
The 7th Annual A+ Awards showcased a breadth of incredible projects centered on bringing people together. Public architecture creates much…
Architectural Record’s 2019 Women in Architecture Award Winners Announced
Architectural Record has announced the 2019 winners of its Women in Architecture Awards. Now in its sixth year, the awards…
USDA Quantifies Impact of Aging Inland Waterways Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a study that quantifies the cost-savings and competitive advantages that would accrue…
Plan Ahead When Acid Staining Concrete During New Construction
Concrete in new construction is like a blank canvas. Unblemished and uncracked, it’s the ideal concrete to stain. Every stage…
Getting Buy-In for Construction Tech Adoption
The construction industry has gotten a bad rap for being notoriously slow at adopting new technology. Despite the proliferation of…
June Construction Starts Climb 9 Percent
NEW YORK – July 24, 2019 – New construction starts in June advanced 9% from the previous month to a…
Leak detection tech can save contractors the cost of water waste and damage
Water leaks can cost building owners big money, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Just one leaking toilet can cost…
Newer Buildings Show Little Damage After California Quakes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two Southern California desert communities rocked by last week’s powerful earthquakes may have sustained as…
Construction Job Gains Rose in June, Jobless Rate Picture Mixed
Construction’s job gains showed more strength in June than in the previous month but the trends in the industry’s unemployment…
Concrete Contractors Should Be Aware of Asbestos
Over time, the everyday tasks associated with working in the concrete industry have changed. Originally, concrete was made on a…
Midwest Cities Take New Approach to Flood Control
Flooding has plagued Midwest towns and cities along the Mississippi River for most of the year, and only now are…
4 Tips for Ensuring Work Zone Traffic Safety
In light of National Work Zone Awareness Week, we found it pertinent to address the proper procedure for redirecting traffic…
Trump Signs Disaster Relief Bill With Billions for Infrastructure
After a delay of several months, Congress has approved and President Trump has signed a package containing $19.1 billion in…
Hard hats to helmets: How Skanska, Clark are improving workers’ last line of defense
Most forms of personal protective equipment and the ANSI standards associated with them have evolved to keep risks to construction…
Why Construction Needs to Hire More Women
There is a lot of buzz in today’s construction industry about who will replace retiring older workers and how to…
Five Steps to Build a Better Bid
Ask any cost estimator. Estimating is perfected through experience, practice, and intuition. They’ll also say estimators must doggedly pursue missing…