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What Contractors Need to Know About the Independent Restaurant Industry

by Meg Kearney | Jul 18, 2018
Business Development | Commercial | Markets

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

by Matthew Nazarenko | Jul 11, 2018
Commercial | Markets

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

by Mark Lawinger | Jun 8, 2018
Commercial | Markets

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

by Colby Fisher | May 25, 2018
Commercial | Markets

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

by Joanna Masterson | May 23, 2018
Commercial | Markets

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

by ConstructConnect | May 23, 2018
Commercial | Economy | Markets

From 2019 to 2022, the total construction starts forecast remains unchanged with an almost 5 percent average annual rise.

New Report Demonstrates How to Achieve Healthier, More Resilient Cities—While Saving Billions of Dollars

by Construction Executive | May 15, 2018
Commercial | Infrastructure | Markets

Delivering Urban Resilience, a new report authored by Capital-E, quantifies the range of costs and benefits for the adoption of citywide smart surface technologies in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and El Paso.

Survive Severe Storms With Impact-Resistant Windows

by Josh Williard | May 11, 2018
Commercial | Markets

Although many building owners may be reluctant to invest in impact-resistant windows, which can be three times the cost of standard windows, the value is frequently recouped by the people whose structures are regularly besieged by severe storm conditions.

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What Contractors Need to Know About the Independent Restaurant Industry

Connected Technology Impacts Concrete Construction

Water Conservation Meets Hygiene

Increase Sustainability With Modular Wall Systems

Washington Adds Mass Timber to Building Codes

U.S. Construction Starts Forecast to Rise Nearly 5% Through 2022

New Report Demonstrates How to Achieve Healthier, More Resilient Cities—While Saving Billions of Dollars

Survive Severe Storms With Impact-Resistant Windows

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