Viewpoint: The Jobsite Workforce Don't Let Technology Obscure the Real Heart of the Construction Process A reminder about what's important, from a construction estimator Jason Seiler April 10, 2018 One Comment A foundation is not built in SketchUp, but in the hard and weathered dirt by hard and weathered men and women.Read More
Robust Renewable Energy Job Market Continues to Thrive Quentin Burchill March 29, 2018 No Comments Despite setbacks, the renewable energy industry continues to grow as does the demand for qualified engineers to work in the field.Read More
Dispute Rules Put to the Test Frank Giunta Robert Wolinsky March 28, 2018 No Comments One of the greatest challenges facing today’s major projects is how to effectively and fairly manage the dispute process.Read More
Infrastructure Projects Should Include More Minority- and Women-Owned Contractors Wendell R. Stemley March 21, 2018 No Comments New infrastructure funding models should not sweep aside participation by minority- and women-owned contracting firmsRead More
Viewpoint: Sexual Abuse and Harassment The Case for Taking Back Architect Richard Meier’s Pritzker Prize If an investigation substantiates the charges and reports, there’s no other choice Richard Korman March 15, 2018 4 Comments Revoking the award, if justified, would be good for the architectural profession.Read More
Viewpoint: The American Infrastructure Trump's Infrastructure Comedy of Errors Kurt Rossetti P.E. March 9, 2018 No Comments Industry executives may have hoped the recently passed tax law and President Trump’s promises to fix the nation’s crumbling infrastructure would lead to new superhighways paved with gold.Read More
Tell Us What Rapid Energy Changes Mean to You Pam Radtke Russell February 21, 2018 No Comments What things will change and what things will remain the same in the head-spinning world of U.S. energy?Read More
Viewpoint: Disputes New Ideas On How to Cope With Lawsuit Discovery Kenneth Rubinstein February 18, 2018 No Comments For better or worse, dispute resolution is a necessary part of construction. Read More
Viewpoint: A Contractor Collapses Where to Probe Carillion's Demise January 31, 2018 No Comments The investigation into Carillion’s rapid insolvency and liquidation is now in full swing. Read More
Viewpoint: A Contractor Collapses Why Carillion’s Fall Is About More Than Privatization Richard Korman January 25, 2018 One Comment The issues raised by Carillion include disclosure and payment.Read More