Material World
Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization
By Ed Conway
News Briefs: December 2023
Taking Davis-Bacon to Court and The Brothers Bobcat.
Set Up for Success: An Investment Guide for Construction Contractors
Investing might seem daunting, especially for a construction company in an unpredictable economic climate. But certain steps can simplify the process.
Bid Better, Build Better
Bigger does not always mean better, especially when it comes to bidding on construction projects. Be prudent in assessing what jobs to take and who to hire for them.
True Grit: A History of Delmarva Veteran Builders
At just 10 years young, Delmarva Veteran Builders has already made a name for itself as a contractor of choice on the Delmarva peninsula—to say nothing of being named one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies. Founder and U.S. Navy veteran Chris Eccleston attributes that success to one four-letter word.
News Briefs: November 2023
CE Economic Forecast and a U.N. Solution for Sustainable Building Materials
Schedule Compression Done Correctly
Over-compression of project schedules is more common than you'd think. Here's how to perfect your timeline.
News Briefs: September-October 2023
Early Lessons From the Maui Wildfires A new report from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety offers preliminary takeaways about building materials and methods that stood up—or didn’t—to the wildfires that burned through [...]
