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Home » Topic » Markets » Institutional

Zero Energy Schools Can Lead the Charge on Climate Leadership

by Reilly Loveland | Jun 25, 2019
Institutional | Markets

Schools represent the largest segment of commercial zero energy buildings. These efficient structures use only as much energy as can be generated locally with renewable resources and reduce carbon emissions that are fueling climate change.

Health Care Construction Requires Compassion, Attention to Detail and Flexibility

by Coker Barton | Apr 17, 2019
Institutional | Markets | Project Delivery | Project Management

Contractors that understand why they are building for the health care industry is essential. The passion behind this line of work is unlike building for any other market segment.

The Future of Extraterrestrial Construction

by Candy King | Jan 31, 2019
Institutional | Markets

By partnering the construction and aerospace industries, the technological challenges of extraterrestrial construction can be overcome. The question is how and when?

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.

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.

Windows and Doors Are Part of the IoT of Workplaces, Schools and Hospitals

by Nichole L. Reber | Sep 28, 2018
Institutional | Markets

Today’s technology-rich doors and windows have many responsibilities—namely protecting inhabitants from the weather, sunlight, sound and intruders. Options abound in today’s market.

The Construction Industry’s Health Kick

by Erin Ansley | Sep 27, 2018
Institutional | Markets

The construction industry appears to be on a health kick, and by all accounts it isn’t a fad. Trends identified in recent years in the health care sector are strengthening with a surge of new projects nationwide.

Safety, Tech and Sustainability Shape School Designs

by Erin Ansley | May 30, 2018
Institutional | Markets

Couple population growth with a long list of deteriorating and outdated schools nationwide that were built at the beginning of the baby boomer generation, and it’s an ideal recipe for a hearty increase in construction.
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