With this clause, construction managers and owners can team up to mine savings from a cost-plus contract. When an owner decides to invest time and money in a new construction...

Most construction projects begin the same way: with digging. But excavators sometimes turn up more than dirt. Considering that humans were here in America thousands of years before...

Weather delays equal money lost. So do wind-toppled cranes that cause property damage or fatalities, mold that develops when interiors are exposed to damp conditions and collapsed...

If and when Congress passes a bill to fund more infrastructure construction, companies that provide surveying services for bridge construction are likely to become very busy...

A Rockefeller-backed initiative is changing the way cities think about their future. The new buzzword in sustainability circles is “resilience.” Not only are mayors and builders...

Humans are social beings. While we value our personal space, many American adults, especially those on either end of the age spectrum, would rather avoid the isolation that can...

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...