After vowing not to spend additional money building the wall on the U.S.–Mexico border begun by the Trump administration, President Joe Biden has authorized construction of a new, 20-mile section of the wall in Starr County, Texas.
From the Ashes: Reconstructing After the Maui Wildfire
West Maui Construction has been working on the front lines since a history-making wildfire was still burning through the Hawaiian town of Lahaina. Now the company is involved in cleanup and recovery—and looking forward to helping rebuild.
Here Comes the [Building Sector] Boom
Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, select nonresidential sectors are on fire. Construction leaders share why manufacturing, health care, data centers and multifamily housing are such good bets right now—and how long they might remain so.
Closeout: Fortress of Learning
A royal renovation of Capers Hall at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina.
Statue of Liberty Museum Uses Structural Thermal Breaks to Protect the Past and the Planet
The museum provides a context for the nation’s ideal of liberty while protecting precious artifacts, including the statue's original torch.
How the California and Maui Wildfires Will Affect Future Construction Techniques and Materials
Recent climate disasters have led contractors to become more mindful about how they build and what materials they build with
Where the Plastic Hits the Road
Researchers at the University of Missouri are experimenting with using plastic waste and other recyclable materials to pave traditionally asphalt roads and highways. Partnering with the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement & [...]
On-Time Delivery
Amazon HQ2 is open for business. Construction Executive returns to the multibillion-dollar corporate campus for a post-project debrief with Clark Construction Group—including the first dog to visit the premises









