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Home » Topic » Markets » Commercial

Reimagining Retail Spaces for Today’s Consumer

by Michael Parks | Feb 8, 2019
Business Development | Commercial | Markets

As the retail market continues to evolve, contractors must work alongside clients to modernize big box spaces, spearhead uniqueness and create exciting destinations to lure customers to their centers.

The Benefits of Professionally Installed Window Film

by Darrell Smith | Jan 8, 2019
Commercial | Markets | Residential

Window film can offer increased UV protection, extend the useful life of older windows, generate energy savings and more, all while improving the building’s real estate value.

Is Architectural Materials Selection at a Crossroads?

by Jim Romeo | Nov 1, 2018
Commercial | Economy | Markets

Architectural materials will always be sought for their durability, safety and efficiency; however, their selection may be at a crossroads. Additive manufacturing is new and may greatly change the selection process when considering the best architectural materials.

Airport Plans Take Flight

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 31, 2018
Commercial | Infrastructure | Markets

Airport authorities across the country are master planning their way through some pretty staggering growth statistics. In turn, contractors must rise to the occasion by embracing technology and collaboration.

Healthy Nonresidential Construction Activity Will Level Off in 2019

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 29, 2018
Commercial | Economy | Institutional | Markets

Total construction starts are expected to remain flat at $808.3 billion in 2019, with nonresidential building square footage dropping 4 percent to 1,133 million square feet, according to the 2019 Construction Outlook.

No End in Sight for Current Economic Expansion

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 17, 2018
Commercial | Economy | Industrial | Markets | Multifamily

A couple years are left in this economic expansion, and there’s no reason it has to die. The main indicator to watch is whether the Fed raises interest rates too aggressively.

Reduce Costs by Building With Brick

by Kevin Gladd | Oct 16, 2018
Commercial | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

Sustainability and durability are just a few of the reasons why choosing brick is a lasting investment.

Structural Steel Market to Hit $420 Billion in Next Five Years

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 11, 2018
Commercial | Institutional | Markets

A new research report by Global Market Insights determined the structural steel market is set to surpass $420 billion by 2024.
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