Construction Executive logo link to homepage
The Business of Construction
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Subscribe
BUSINESS AND CULTURE

Business

  • Accounting
  • Business Development
  • Business Risk
  • Economy
  • Finance
  • Productivity
  • Project Delivery
  • Taxes

Workforce

  • Award Winners
  • Careers
  • Education
  • Executive Profiles
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment
  • Retention
  • Training
  • Young Professionals

Culture

  • CSR
  • Community
  • Diversity
  • Organization Culture
  • People
LEGAL

Safety

  • OSHA
  • PPE
  • Total Human Health
  • Wellness

Risk

  • Insurance
  • Risk Management
  • Surety Bonding

Legal & Regulatory

  • Contracts
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Law
  • Legislation
  • Policy
  • Regulations
TOOLS

Markets

  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Institutional
  • Manufacturing
  • Multifamily
  • Public
  • Residential

Technology

  • AI
  • BIM
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Drones / UAV's
  • ERP
  • Robotics
  • Wearables
  • Workforce Management
  • Jobsite Monitoring
  • Project Management

Equipment

  • Fleet Management
  • Fuel Tracking
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Tools
  • Vehicles

SECTIONS

  • Features
  • Events
  • Sponsored Content
  • ABCs
  • Nuts + Bolts

TOP LISTS

  • Construction Law Firms™
  • Construction Accounting Firms™
  • Construction Technology™
  • ABC Top Performers

MAGAZINE

  • Latest Issue
  • Magazine Archive

RESOURCES

  • Webinars

CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE

  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Editorial Submission
  • ABC
  • Contact and Support
  • Advertising
  • Media Kit

NEWSLETTERS

Stay in the know with the latest industry news, technology and our weekly features. Get early access to any CE events and webinars.

  • Business
  • Culture
  • Equipment
  • Legal and Regulatory
  • Markets
  • Risk
  • Safety
  • Technology
  • Workforce

Commercial

  • All Topics
  • All Markets
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Infrastructure
  • Institutional
  • Manufacturing
  • Multifamily
  • Public
  • Residential
Home » Topic » Markets » Commercial

Green Roofs Offer Significant Benefits in Urban Storm Water Mitigation

by Damla Boyer | Jun 10, 2019
Commercial | Markets

Green roofs are an effective approach to managing storm water runoff from rooftops. As a result, they are growing in use in urban areas where space constraints limit the use of other storm water management practices.

Zero Energy Building Count Hits 580

by Joanna Masterson | May 28, 2019
Commercial | Markets | Public

There are 580 zero energy buildings in the United States and Canada, a tenfold increase since 2012.

Brick Trends: Sleek Glazes, Thin Brick and Metallics in Bold Colors

by Stephen Sears | May 12, 2019
Commercial | Markets

Here's a breakdown of new trends in commercial and residential brick applications from the Brick Industry Association.

Disrupting the Future of Construction Soundproofing

by Walker Peek | Apr 5, 2019
Commercial | Markets

The future and economic sustainability of commercial soundproofing depends on the implementation of new innovative materials and the industry’s understanding of their applications and cost-benefit ratios.

Trends in Commercial Real Estate Contractors Need to Know

by James Segil | Mar 22, 2019
Commercial | Markets | Multifamily

As tenant needs shift, making the right investments can greatly impact the long-term health and prosperity of a building.

Case Study: Mitigating Mold During Time-Sensitive Hotel Renovations

by George DuBose, Richard Scott | Mar 12, 2019
Commercial | Markets | Project Management

What's a contractor to do when mold unexpectedly shows up during a hotel renovation, when delays mean significant room outages and money lost? Here's one company's solution.

Fire Safety and Restoration Essentials in Commercial Construction

by Tami Casey | Mar 11, 2019
Commercial | Insurance | Markets | OSHA | Risk | Safety

When it comes to preparing for fire risk on a jobsite, having the right insurance is only the beginning of what’s important.

New Digital Tools Help CRE Owners Evaluate Options, Avoid Pitfalls, Cut Costs and Boost ROI

by Ronald F. Stupi | Mar 1, 2019
Business Development | Commercial | Markets

Trying to predict the future of commercial real estate always carries risks. Choosing the right tech tools can provide agile companies with an edge in successfully evaluating, acquiring, improving and managing properties.
← Previous
Next →

Related Content

Selective Growth: FMI’s 2026 North American Engineering & Construction Outlook

A custom curved staircase in Coinbase's in New York City, NY office.

Stepping Up: Custom Coinbase Staircase in NYC

A sunrise over the street of glass skyscrapers of the business city; futuristic architecture of a financial building;

‘Start Yesterday’: Time Sensitive Succession Planning in Construction

Recommended For You

Selective Growth: FMI’s 2026 North American Engineering & Construction Outlook

A sunrise over the street of glass skyscrapers of the business city; futuristic architecture of a financial building;

‘Start Yesterday’: Time Sensitive Succession Planning in Construction

Modular Construction’s Big Boom: New Risks Outpacing Standard Contracts in Industrial Projects

Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Higher in December, Fueled by Data Center Momentum

Why Distressed and Defunct Shopping Malls Are Good for Construction Contractors

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

Next →

Sections

  • Features
  • ABCs
  • Nuts + Bolts

Top Lists

  • Construction Law Firms™
  • Construction Accounting Firms™
  • Construction Technology™
  • ABC Top Performers

Magazine

  • Latest Issue
  • Magazine Archive

Resources

  • Webinars

Construction Executive

  • About
  • Newsletter
  • Subscribe
  • Editorial Submission
  • Privacy
  • ABC
  • Contact and Support
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow

© Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. 2026 | All Rights Reserved