News Briefs: September-October 2025
U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii addresses infrastructure needs at Pearl Harbor; construction ventures driven mainly by AI.
Construction Job Opening Rate Falls to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
In August, construction job openings fell to their lowest rate in almost 10 years.
Construction Materials Prices Up 0.2% in August, Driven by Iron and Steel
Things are looking up—construction materials prices, that is, and iron and steel are mainly to blame.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls Sharply in July
Private nonresidential construction spending declined in July, but the public nonresidential sector saw improvements.
Most Frequent Value Engineering Problems in Animal Care Facilities
Engineers are creative, but finding solutions to construction queries at animal care facilities requires thinking outside the dog box.
Building Supply Distributors: Taking Control of Jobsite Delivery in Uncertain Times
The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Gardens Are the New Penthouse
The new Ellinikon Riviera Tower in Athens is turning blue skies green with its garden penthouse apartments.
Closeout: Cause for Celebration
Following Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton in 2024, the Sanibel Causeway endured major damaged and required subsequent major restoration.
