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Global Hotel Construction Hits All-time High

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 11, 2018
Commercial | Markets

A biannual report from Lodging Econometrics states the total global hotel construction pipeline has hit a record-setting 12,839 projects worldwide (2,158,422 rooms)—an 86 percent increase compared to the cyclical low established in 2011.

Challenges Arise With Increased Use of Deeper Foundations

by Ozan Ozanturk | Oct 9, 2018
Commercial | Markets

With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of residential, commercial and mixed-use building projects. Deeper foundations have many advantages but also bring many challenges that need to be addressed at the design phase.

Updating Construction Convention Centers for the Digital Era

by Julian Anderson | Oct 5, 2018
Business Development | Commercial | Economy | Markets

Trade shows in the construction sector are experiencing growth. Intelligently planned and executed, investments in convention centers will yield great financial returns as well as a returning customer.

The Pros and Cons of New Construction Versus Renovation

by Kim Ashby | Sep 21, 2018
Business Development | Commercial | Markets

There's no sure answer when determining whether to construct a new building or renovate an old one. Here are several factors to consider when making the decision.

Three Factors to Consider When Adding Solar to New and Existing Buildings

by Josh Held | Sep 18, 2018
Commercial | Markets | Public

There are three main areas of concern when reviewing common problems and solutions regarding PV solar integration with an existing or new commercial or industrial building: the structural capacity of a building, the roof’s age and condition, and electrical integration.

Tips for Properly Prepping Surfaces

by Jake Sinna | Sep 11, 2018
Commercial | Industrial | Markets | Project Delivery

Surface preparation is not a one-size-fits-all application. Contractors must be able to adapt to the needs of the site they are working on. Here are a few ways to choose the best products and equipment for the job.

Improve Performance With Fired-clay Brick

by Construction Executive | Sep 5, 2018
Commercial | Markets

Fired-clay brick provides enhanced performance, aesthetics, durability and sustainability compared to other common materials.

Surviving the ‘Solarcoaster’

by Jessica Porter | Aug 31, 2018
Commercial | Industrial | Markets | Public

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.

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Global Hotel Construction Hits All-time High

Challenges Arise With Increased Use of Deeper Foundations

Updating Construction Convention Centers for the Digital Era

The Pros and Cons of New Construction Versus Renovation

Three Factors to Consider When Adding Solar to New and Existing Buildings

Tips for Properly Prepping Surfaces

Improve Performance With Fired-clay Brick

Surviving the ‘Solarcoaster’

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