ICYMI: Watch the recorded 2021 Construction Economic Forecast with Anirban Basu, originally presented on Dec. 16, 2020.
The Move Toward Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials
A new open-source embodied carbon in construction tool aggregates EPDs for building products, helping engineers and others to make more informed sustainability decisions.
A Case Study on Innovation, Community Responsibility and Local Business
Local business is far more varied than the corner coffee shop, pizza joint or quirky book store. One example is concrete production, which rarely makes headlines but is every bit as tied to location and integral to community strength.
Location, Location, Location—Proximity Triumphs When Making Health Care Decisions
A recent patient survey found that 83% of patients prefer a health care facility nearby versus a new or renovated facility.
2021 Construction Economic Forecast
The current “V”-shaped economic recovery could be transitioning into a “W”—another recession may be on the horizon. Critically, one could occur even if a further stimulus is passed.
Modular Restrooms for Manufacturing Plants: Flexibility, Cost Savings and Quality Control
In facilities like large manufacturing plants, the use of prefabricated restrooms offers benefits to both the contractor and owner.
HVAC Trends Contractors Should Know
It’s no secret the industry faced many new challenges in 2020. What will the future years look like in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning sectors?
Quick Service Restaurant Construction After COVID-19
The pandemic expedited what seemed inevitable for the future of restaurants and is exactly what the quick service restaurant and fast-casual industry is positioned for: convenience, speed and consistency.












