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Going Underground May Save Contractors Time, Money and Energy: The Upside of Geothermal Heating and Cooling in Construction

LEED standardization in construction is going underground—that is, to find new sources of energy.

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Dirty Work: Waste Management on Construction Jobsites

To keep projects on track, having the right partnerships is key. Start with waste management.

Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?

Co|Laboration at Its Finest: HITT’s Innovation Lab

More than just a research lab, HITT’s innovation facility in Falls Church, Virginia, embodies the innovative spirit of the construction industry and showcases a commitment to a more sustainable future for the built environment.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts in Six of Past Seven Months

Construction job growth and spending are both down in recent weeks, signaling potentially persistent weakness in the economy for the near future.

June Nonresidential Construction Materials Prices Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year, 43% Since February 2020

Construction backlog is back up, but so are input prices for nonresidential construction materials.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May

That start of summer is seeing the start of a slowdown in nonresidential construction spending.

Top Five Considerations for Preconstruction Cost Estimating for Animal Care Facilities

by Hannah Skidmore | Jun 17, 2025
Commercial | Markets

Not all commercial construction projects are built alike. Those differences become even more pronounced when animals enter the picture.

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Going Underground May Save Contractors Time, Money and Energy: The Upside of Geothermal Heating and Cooling in Construction

Dirty Work: Waste Management on Construction Jobsites

Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

Co|Laboration at Its Finest: HITT’s Innovation Lab

Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts in Six of Past Seven Months

June Nonresidential Construction Materials Prices Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year, 43% Since February 2020

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May

Top Five Considerations for Preconstruction Cost Estimating for Animal Care Facilities

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