Articles Tagged with ''building construction''

AIA Simplifies Reporting for 2030 Carbon-Neutral Commitment

May 25, 2016

The American Institute of Architects has made it easier for its members to report their progress toward the AIA’s ambitious goal of carbon neutrality in the built environment.

Ultra-Green Brock Center Certified as a 'Living Building"

Nadine M. Post

May 25, 2016

No Comments

Earlier this month, the first building in the U.S. permitted to treat rainwater for potable uses also became a Living Building—the highest level of ultra-green-building certification granted by the International Living Future Institute.

ENR Top 400: Building Contractors Enjoy Home Cooking

Demographics drive building construction

Gary J. Tulacz

May 19, 2016

No Comments

While the plunge in prices for oil, gas and metals has hurt the international market, the domestic market remains strong.

Construction Economics

Construction April Jobless Rate Drops Sharply

Despite improved rate, industry gains only 1,000 jobs during the month.

Tom Ichniowski

May 6, 2016

No Comments

Unemployment rate falls to 6% from March 8.7% and April 2015's 7.5%, BLS says.

Nairobi Building Collapse Kills 21 During Pending Demolition Lawsuit

Shem Oirere

May 2, 2016

No Comments

Another 65 or more people remain missing in the fallen six-story structure.

Construction Disputes

Can Skanska-Hunt Regain Convention Center Prime Contract?

Judge issues decision over a construction contract dispute on a big Seattle project

John Guzzon

April 19, 2016

No Comments

The Washington State Convention Center and Skanska-Hunt joint venture are heading to trial later this year.

Proposal Made for 683-ft Downtown Boston Tower

Johanna Knapschaefer

April 13, 2016

No Comments

A second iconic tower, rising to 683 ft, is planned for downtown Boston.

Rendering of proposed expansion of the Washington State Convention Center

Contractor Fights Dismissal from Seattle Convention Center Job

John Guzzon

March 30, 2016

One Comment

A team consisting of Skanska and Hunt Construction Group had been selected for the general contractor/construction manager role at Seattle's planned new convention center.

Choate Looking to Redevelop Troubled Jacksonville Site

General contractor acquired property after developer defaulted

Thomas F. Armistead

March 16, 2016

No Comments

On prime riverfront real estate in Jacksonville, Fla., the unclad 18- story concrete frame of an abandoned condominium casts a shadow over its downtown neighborhood.

Construction Technology

Bring Back the Two-Way Radio

The president of a family-owned 73-year-old construction firm wants to use two-way radios on jobsites again.

David M. Oneglia

December 23, 2015

2 Comments

Before personal computers, cell phones, emails and texts, we used two-way radios for construction communications. Today’s technology is appropriate for personal communication, and I don’t want to denigrate its efficiency, but for construction, today’s tools don’t have anything like the powerful impact of two-way radios.

Enhancing Collaboration and Surpassing Traditional Design-Build Methods with Progressive Design-Build

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

Progressive Design-Build is reshaping large infrastructure projects by addressing key issues with the traditional Design-Build approach. We'll explore how PDB fosters collaboration between owners, design-builders, and design teams to develop a well-defined scope and budget, plus minimizes cost overruns and reduces liability claims.

Articles Tagged with ''building construction''

AIA Simplifies Reporting for 2030 Carbon-Neutral Commitment

Ultra-Green Brock Center Certified as a 'Living Building"

ENR Top 400: Building Contractors Enjoy Home Cooking

Construction April Jobless Rate Drops Sharply

Nairobi Building Collapse Kills 21 During Pending Demolition Lawsuit

Can Skanska-Hunt Regain Convention Center Prime Contract?

Proposal Made for 683-ft Downtown Boston Tower

Contractor Fights Dismissal from Seattle Convention Center Job

Choate Looking to Redevelop Troubled Jacksonville Site

Bring Back the Two-Way Radio

The latest news and information

#1 Source for Construction News, Data, Rankings, Analysis, and Commentary