Commercial real estate prices are projected to rise by an average of 4 percent annually, according to a new three-year economic forecast from the Urban Land Institute’s Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate.
Upticks Ahead for School, Office, Recreation and Manufacturing Sectors
Construction firms should anticipate a sense of deceleration in 2018, but the industry still has room to grow this year as some sectors show continued expansion in terms of starts and spending, says Robert Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics.
Five Benefits of Using Steel Instead of Wood for Construction
Using steel provides benefits in the forms of lower energy use and better air and water quality in comparison to many other manufactured materials. Steel is the most sustainable construction material available for a world interested in maintaining ecological health.
2018 Canadian Construction Outlook
Positive drivers of the Canadian construction market include increased business investment, the stabilization of oil prices, a strengthening labor market, federal stimulus spending, small business tax cuts and healthy demographic growth.
Building the Contemporary Coliseum
Sports facilities are often used to trigger a broader array of mixed-use development.
Smart Buildings Market Prepares to Take Off
The global smart buildings market is continuing to grow, with a new report from Zion Market Research projecting its value to increase from $7 billion in 2014 to $36 billion in 2020, growing at a compound annual rate of 30 percent.
The Graying of America
Senior housing—be it assisted or independent living—is no longer a one-size-fits-all facility.
(Re)Constructing the Retail Sector
The numbers are showing that retail construction is enjoying a renaissance as consumers loosen the purse strings and regain confidence in the economy.











