Articles by David M. Brown

Southwest contractors anticipate strong markets ahead but are contending with double-digit inflation, rising interest rates and accelerating fuel costs.

This glulam airport project continues on schedule despite construction challenges and the economy.

For engineering and architectural firms on the West Coast, recovery from the economic woes brought on by the pandemic has been an uneven affair.

In addition to the speedy pace, VDC, robots and pipe bursting are helping mitigate challenges on the $68.4-million, 154,800-sq-ft Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

In 2021, slowdowns in the regional oil and gas market as well as global supply chain delays impacted A/E companies doing business in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.

The Port of New Orleans is planning a second container terminal and distribution center along the Mississippi River.

Revenues are improving, but regional AEC firms continue to struggle with materials shortages, protracted delivery times and hybrid work arrangements.

The Arizona State University project targets sustainability and seeks to optimize the urban lifestyle.

Sunlit Chemical’s hydrofluoric acid production capacity makes it one of the top companies in that niche worldwide.