Author: Bill White Source: Real Capital Analytics Original Article: https://www.rcanalytics.com/distress-cycle-looks-like/ In February this year we knew we were late stage in a
CONTINUE READING >Author- Saul Elbein Source- National Geographic UNTIL ABOUT YOUR grandparents’ childhood—or maybe your great-grandparents'—the world was made of wood. Everything from weapons an
CONTINUE READING >The construction industry is a vast and sprawling field that evolves alongside society. The more society grows and innovates, the more the construction industry will follow. Ever since the ti
CONTINUE READING >Author- Justin Levine Source- Construction Executive Original Article- https://www.constructionexec.com/article/risk-adjusted-cost-a-new-frontier-in-construction Successful gene
CONTINUE READING >Author- Kathleen Walch Source- Forbes Construction is one of the oldest professions as people have been building shelters and structures for millennia. However the industry has evolved
CONTINUE READING >Author- Angelica Krystle Donati Source- Forbes Original Article- https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelicakrystledonati/2020/05/13/whats-next-for-construction-and-contech-after-covid-19/#4
CONTINUE READING >A jobsite practice that originated years ago to help contractors save time and money has been transformed into a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, videoconferencing was useful becau
CONTINUE READING >The 14th Annual San Francisco Design Week (SFDW) is returning this year as a virtual design festival. The all-online program kicks off June 15-25 with the theme “Intentional Distortions." Over
CONTINUE READING >CHOOSING A LOCATION The first thing when scouting for a new home is choosing a location. Whether you plan to buy a plot of land and have a custom architect design and build for you, or if yo
CONTINUE READING >In a sign that housing stands poised to lead a post-pandemic economic recovery, builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes jumped 21 points to 58 in June, according to the
CONTINUE READING >Even though the coronavirus pandemic threatens many areas of the economy, that hasn't stopped construction companies from planning ahead and ensuring they have the necessary leadership to grow and m
CONTINUE READING >Construction and engineering projects around the world are being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in numerous ways, and many projects have stopped. How are these profound challenges being managed?
CONTINUE READING >Chicago, Ill.—Located in Chicago’s Fulton Market District, Fulton East (215 N. Peoria St.) is a 12-story, 90,000-square-foot office and retail building slated to open late summer 2020. The ne
CONTINUE READING >The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted businesses throughout the entire country. However, some businesses and activities may be less affected than others because state and local governments have
CONTINUE READING >Now that moratoriums on nonessential construction have been lifted across the country, contractors are getting back to work with new protocols and provisions in place. From tool sanitization, hand-w
CONTINUE READING >As construction projects around the country begin to reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns, contractors are returning to work. Whether because of reduced customer demand or government mandate, many have e
CONTINUE READING >MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) has announced that construction will soon begin on the Elliot Twins high-rise apartments in what’s being described as the ci
CONTINUE READING >Menokin Foundation has begun construction on its “Glass House Project”, a new initiative in the preservation of historic landmarks. Protecting what remains from the 1769 house, the intervention
CONTINUE READING >The world’s largest 3D-printed building, as verified by the Guinness Book of World Records, was just completed in Dubai. It offers 640 square meters of space and its two stories make the structure
CONTINUE READING >Dublin, Oct. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Future of Construction, Global, 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report focuses on identifying the t
CONTINUE READING >As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on the global economy, the construction industry is facing extreme challenges caused by some state and local shutdowns which have
CONTINUE READING >Over the past decade, digital technologies have transformed whole industries, ushering in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Social media platforms and on-demand streaming services from start-ups su
CONTINUE READING >As we are nearing 2020, it’s time to take a look at construction industry trends over the past decade and keep up with new and emerging trends in the industry. Keeping on top of trends in the cons
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CONTINUE READING >US construction employment rebounded by 464,000 jobs in May, but the total remained 596,000 below the latest peak in February and the industry’s 12.7% unemployment rate was the highest for May sin
CONTINUE READING >Each year, innovations and issues emerge that impact the construction industry, and this year is no exception. While it’s just the start of the new year, we’ve listed a few of our predictions fo
CONTINUE READING >Coronavirus has struck a heavy blow against the world economy as it forces countries into lockdown with "closed for business" signs, hollows out the tourism, travel and hospitality sectors, turns
CONTINUE READING >With the June 8 reopening of all non-essential construction sites after nearly three months, New York City industry participants are treading carefully to regain lost time and build productivity ami
CONTINUE READING >“Technology with potentially the biggest impact is often humdrum stuff that drags businesses and government agencies into the age of Google Maps and Zoom.” — Shira Ovide, “On Tech” Colum
CONTINUE READING >Written by Molly Peterson, AMAST Content In a recent article posted on Forbes, Fabio Ranghino (Principal and Head of Sustainability and Strategy at Ambienta), advocates for construction profe
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