What to Look for in an Estimator
An estimator can make or break a project by winning it at the right price — and making or losing money on it. An estimator is a vital part of any construction team, whether it’s a...
The Multifamily Boom: Who's Moving into Apartments and Why
Apartment developers and owners have enjoyed a robust multifamily market since the housing bubble burst in 2008. In fact, 2016 saw big multifamily construction and rental rate...
Using Pull Planning to Shrink Timetables
If you ask Felipe Engineer-Manriquez with McCarthy Building Companies, Lean construction principles can make a good project even better, shaving time off the schedule and thereby...
Wood Skyscrapers: Mass Timber Frames Gaining Popularity
Study the evolution of tall buildings and you’ll see a trend from wood to stone (Gothic cathedrals). Stone then shifts to iron (Eiffel Tower), which advances to steel and concrete...
