Study: Repealing IL Prevailing Wage Law Would Boost Economy
A study from the Illinois Policy Institute determined that repealing the state’s prevailing wage law would help boost economic growth.
Fire Protection Contractors Talk Project Planning, Prefab and Workforce Retention
Construction Executive checked in with two experienced fire protection contractors to gauge what’s new in their area of business.
Inefficient Light Bulb Phase-out Begins in California
California has adopted energy efficiency standards that retire incandescent light bulbs and promise to save consumers and businesses about $1 billion annually on
Oregon Charts Course Toward Net-zero Buildings
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order stipulating the acceleration of commercial energy-efficiency standards, specifically calling for new state-owned
Tech Impacting Jobs: 3D Laser Scanning, AR and BIM
Forty-eight percent of AEC professionals surveyed by Leica Geosystems stated 3D laser scanning technology would have the biggest impact on their jobs during the
Study Paints Mixed Picture of Construction Talent Development
Nearly 90 percent of construction firms participating in FMI’s latest talent development report are facing talent shortages, yet 43 percent say their firms don’t
Model Building Code Stretches Energy Efficiency Goals
The New Buildings Institute has released a model stretch building code that targets 20 percent better efficiency than current national building energy codes.
Virginia Ranked as Best Environment for Merit Shop Contractors
Virginia nabbed the top spot in Associated Builders and Contractors’ “Building America: The Merit Shop Scorecard,” which highlights states where merit shop
‘Go Build’ Goes Nationwide
Following statewide workforce development campaigns in Alabama, Tennessee and California, Go Build has launched a nationwide initiative to recruit young people to
Commercial Real Estate Forecast: Volumes Moderate, Rents Grow
Commercial real estate prices are projected to rise by an average of 4 percent annually, according to a new three-year economic forecast from the Urban Land Institute’s
OSHA Extends Crane Operator Certification Requirement
Per a final rule published by OSHA late last fall, the deadline for employers to ensure that crane operators are certified has been delayed from Nov. 10, 2017, to
Bringing Connected Data to Life Helps Building Owners Make Better Business Decisions
The internet of things (IoT)—it’s a clumsy term that the construction industry better get used to. Gartner estimates there will be more than 26 billion connected
Upticks Ahead for School, Office, Recreation and Manufacturing Sectors
Construction firms should anticipate a sense of deceleration in 2018, but the industry still has room to grow this year as some sectors show continued expansion
2018 Canadian Construction Outlook
Positive drivers of the Canadian construction market include increased business investment, the stabilization of oil prices, a strengthening labor market, federal
Thwarting the Worst of Hurricane Irma
Insurance companies, homebuilders, and city and county officials are still assessing Hurricane Irma damage, but in general, the stricter building codes enforced
The DNA of Giving Back
Giving back to the community isn’t something Vogel Bros. does in addition to its core services—it is part of its core services.
Practicality Drives Remote Workers
More than 90% of millennials, Gen Xers and baby boomers take advantage of their company’s remote work policy, according to a survey of about 300 full-time workers
Profiles in Leadership
With the help of recognition from their colleagues, peers, local media and business organizations, Construction Executive identified the following eight people as
A User’s Perspective on Health Care Trends
Darrell O. Simpson, senior vice president of development at The Sanders Trust, Birmingham, Ala., offers candid feedback o health care segments, workforce concerns,
Is Your Jobsite Smart Enough?
There’s a lot for contractors to be excited about on the technology front: drones, BIM, mobile apps, sensors, wearables, telematics, smart tools, video documentation,
Strong Prospects
What happens when 20 million people are expected to move to Texas in the next 30 years? Local contractors and college construction programs get busy.