Though riddled with hurdles, solar is a lucrative industry for those contractors willing to meet the challenge. In the United States, there are 55.9 gigawatts of total solar capacity, 250,000 people employed in solar-related jobs and 1,748,000 installed solar energy programs.
Could Modular Wood Stadium Construction Be a Game-Changer?
Imagine a sports stadium that could expand and contract with its fan base and team’s fortunes, one that could pick up and move to greener (and more lucrative) pastures.
What Contractors Need to Know About the Independent Restaurant Industry
Each day, millions of customers step into restaurants for dining, drinks, meetings and events. The design and construction of restaurants are becoming more creative in a concerted effort to stand out in an extremely competitive market.
Connected Technology Impacts Concrete Construction
For many years, there was very little technology on a ready-mix truck. Today, there are a wide variety of devices mounted inside, including GPS units, dash cameras and automatic controls for the drum.
Water Conservation Meets Hygiene
Fixtures in commercial restrooms are required to withstand the high traffic associated with commercial settings as well as present water saving and hygienic benefits. Innovation across all commercial restroom products is meeting that challenge.
Increase Sustainability With Modular Wall Systems
Making the decision to shift from traditional wall construction to a modular wall system can produce numerous long-term benefits, including a wall system that offers superior aesthetics and functionality.
Washington Adds Mass Timber to Building Codes
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed S.B. 5450 into law, directing the state’s building code council to adopt rules for the use of mass timber products.
U.S. Construction Starts Forecast to Rise Nearly 5% Through 2022
From 2019 to 2022, the total construction starts forecast remains unchanged with an almost 5 percent average annual rise.











