Side Effects: COVID-19’s Influence on Design
The pandemic is changing the way spaces are designed and built across sectors—including offices, schools, multifamily housing and hospitals. And it’s probably permanent.
Leverage Skills and Resources in a Project’s Community
When beginning a new project, take the time to maximize the resources available in the project’s backyard.
Weather Events Give Rise to Greater Property Protections
As weather events cause more property damage, steps can be taken to help protect buildings.
What Contractors and Architects Should Know About Post-Pandemic Renter Preferences
Here are the trends identified as most important by the majority of renter respondents to a recent survey.
The Heat Is On
A NASA climate scientist shares advice to help construction companies as cities get hotter, faster.
PLA-ing With Fire
The bipartisan infrastructure bill was a step in the right direction. But the Biden administration’s insistence on project labor agreements is a step backward.
White House Does Spring (Carbon) Cleaning
The White House has launched several initiatives to support lower-carbon materials in manufacturing.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 1% in March; Recession Could Be Around the Corner
National nonresidential construction spending was down 0.8% in March.
