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Today’s Smart Cities Need to Rethink Parking

by Ian Todd | Nov 1, 2021
Commercial | Equipment | Infrastructure

As cities get smarter, so should parking. Automating the parking process can be a huge step forward for the building and construction industry.

Insulated Metal Panels Improve Performance, Sustainability and Cost

by Karim Muri | Oct 31, 2021
Commercial | Institutional | Markets

Builders have many choices for wall systems in commercial buildings. Contractors can narrow these options by evaluating wall assemblies against key criteria, including performance, sustainability and cost.

Cost Reduction Strategies for Major Excavation Projects

by René Morkos | Oct 27, 2021
Commercial | Finance | Infrastructure | Markets

Wielded properly, today’s tools boost construction efficiency and performance, while minimizing onsite challenges and risks—a solid foundation of savings for general contractors and developers.

More Than One Billion Square Feet of Green Building Space Recertified Under LEED

by USGBC | Oct 6, 2021
Commercial | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

Over the last year, the green building industry has reached a number of milestones indicating that green building continues to be an important topic, as it provides a foundation that supports people and businesses and helps us adapt during a crisis.

Four Design Trends for Senior Living Construction

by Chris Teigen | Sep 21, 2021
Commercial | Institutional | Markets

Incorporating inspiring trends and future-focused elements with residents in mind results in senior living communities where people feel safe, supported, connected and cared for.

NWiR and NCCER Announce Collaboration to Promote Roofing Industry

by Construction Executive | Sep 13, 2021
Commercial | Markets

National Women in Roofing (NWiR) and NCCER announced a formal agreement to mutually support each other’s organizations as they both seek to promote the roofing industry

Current Challenges Facing Commercial Construction Projects

by Kevin J. Riexinger | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Markets | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Shortages of computer chips, delivery drivers and petrochemical products are causing major delays and increasing costs on construction projects.

Buildings Must Change to Accommodate a Post-COVID Workforce

by Daniel Emmett | Aug 18, 2021
Commercial | Departments | Markets

A new report shows employees are coming to the table with strong convictions for what the next era of in-person work should look like—including the buildings they work in.
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