Features
Meet Aaron Witt, a young entrepreneur who started Instagramming cool construction photos eight years ago, and today runs his own multimillion-dollar construction media services company. When it comes to construction, he says, ‘the love was always there’—and now, he’s on a mission to make what he affectionately calls ‘the dirt world’ a better place.
When Opportunity Knocks: The New CTE and Business Campus in Forney, Texas
The new Keith Bell Opportunity Central campus in Forney, Texas, is a comprehensive mixed-use facility built to support high-school students in CTE programs—from cosmetology to construction trades to education—as well as early childhood development, community entertainment, restaurant, retail and more.
Damage Control: Major Rebuilds After Major Weather Events
Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and more—each of these major weather events comes with different challenges, but they all share one common need: someone who knows how to rebuild.
Job Security: Technology, Cybersecurity and the Threat to National Security
Construction technology isn’t just a construction issue, it’s a matter of national security—and using it as a tool to reduce worker strain and change the perception of construction careers might just be the key to solving that problem.
Turn Up the Tech: Recruiting the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
Recruiting the next generation of skilled workers means meeting them where they are—and that means construction companies getting loud and proud about how they’re using technology.
Current Events: Dredging the Great Lakes
Roen Salvage has been working on the water for 75 years. From blasting away at submerged bedrock just off Lake Michigan to rebuilding dikes on the Mississippi River, the dredging and marine construction company navigates by one constant: ‘Every job is different.’
What’s Old Is New: Adaptive Reuse Across America
A courthouse in New Orleans. An office building in Washington, D.C. A newspaper headquarters in Chicago. All three are enjoying new lives after being transformed by adaptive-reuse projects—part of a growing trend that might offer a solution to the nation’s housing shortage.
Solid Foundations: Specialty Construction Accounting
An experienced accountant is critical to your construction business’ success. The right team can help lay the foundation for proper reporting that will ensure your company is on top of its financial game for years to come.










