There’s an apocryphal story that on June 2, 1925, first baseman Wally Pipp asked for a day off due to a headache. Lou Gehrig took over for him and didn’t stop until he’d played...

In construction, design-bid-build (D/B/B) used to be the name of the game. Slowly but surely, however, other, more collaborative, project delivery methods are taking its place. And...

And why that is good for the construction industry. As building project owners search for ways to more effectively invest their capital, they are turning to an approach known as...

The overall outlook for construction in 2018 is bright. But different trends are driving growth in different geographic areas. Here’s what 2018 may bring to hot spots around the...

Suddenly, it seems, modular construction is all the rage, and for good reason: According to the Modular Building Institute, projects can be completed 30 percent to 50 percent...

Most construction projects will require change orders at some point. But too many change orders, which can run into the hundreds on some jobs, can wreak havoc on the schedule and...

Many or most general contractors use subcontractors to get trade work — plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc. – done. To protect themselves from problems and disputes that could...

In building design, first came energy efficiency. Now, with the threat of increasing storms and natural disasters looming large, comes resiliency. Green Business Certification Inc...

Construction is a year-round business, even in four-season areas of the country. Despite cold winters, business must go on — preferably but not necessarily indoors — to keep crews...

Integrated project delivery involves key stakeholders at the start so everyone’s responsible — and everyone wins. Early integration of all key stakeholders — owner, architect...