Side Effects: COVID-19’s Influence on Design
The pandemic is changing the way spaces are designed and built across sectors—including offices, schools, multifamily housing and hospitals. And it’s probably
Missing Links
Disruptions to the supply chain have the industry scrambling for solutions.
Unexpected Turbulence
A critical component of U.S. infrastructure, airport projects were not exempt from the challenges of COVID-19. Read how several contractors stayed the course despite
Energy Resiliency: Change Is Coming
The future is now in the energy resiliency space. For many commercial and industrial contractors, solar and battery storage technologies have become top of mind
Virtual Miracle
When the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly descended upon the construction industry in the Spring of 2020, Associated Builders and Contractors’ chapters across the United
The Downfalls of Prequalification Shortcuts
There are some simple things that any contractor can do, regardless of size, market or location, to pre-qualify their subcontractors. It’s a critical step that
Infrastructure: Paths to Funding
Things were already dicey for the U.S. infrastructure market going into 2020. Those concerns turned to sheer panic during the “new normal” of the global pandemic.
Pandemic Restarts Require Unparalleled Planning
Contractors are facing the unprecedented task of restarting their projects from a dead stop in the wake of the global pandemic. Taking a holistic approach to their
Beyond the Numbers: Industrial Contractors Take Comprehensive Approach to Safety
Industrial contractors are certainly no slackers when it comes to safety but, lately, a seismic shift in thinking has occurred that could revolutionize the market.
Forward Progress
Many contractors today are urgently transforming their recruiting practices to attract the right kind of worker. That’s because productivity has taken a huge hit
Code Changes Pave Way for CLT in Tall Buildings and Spark Flammability Debate
New codes, which will be included in the 2021 IBC, create three types of mass timber construction and set fire safety requirements and allowable heights.
Rocky Roads: Regional Economics and Labor Shortage Impact Highway Contractors
The Trump plan, meant to energize investment by state and local governments, offers a variety of programs to generate revenue, such as incentives for reducing timelines
Tomorrow’s College Labs Require Adaptability and Cross-Functionality
The college labs and research facilities of today aren’t what they used to be, as increasingly malleable designs adapt to the future needs of a broader spectrum
Brasfield & Gorrie Tackles Tough Specs for NASA Test Stands
The technologies of design, construction and space joined forces at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama recently, as Brasfield & Gorrie tackled incredibly
Rising Above: Contending With Hurricane Harvey’s Aftermath
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, an army of ABC volunteers helped with evacuations, food, clothing and shelter, as well as aided customers with repairs and restorations.