Each Monday, we'll let you know what's coming in the week ahead, including important residential and commercial report releases, as well as our feature articles.
The state of construction in Washington — July 24
Moves by tech giants like Amazon and Facebook to grow their footprint in Seattle is driving demand for multifamily housing and office space in that city and around the state. In our feature article on Monday, July 24, we hear from Heather Bunn, vice president of business development for the Bellevue,WA–based Rafn Company, about how the state is tackling that demand with limited resources. Read more.
Designing schools for security — July 25
Outside threats to student safety are top of mind for parents’ and school officials, but design can play a role in making school grounds more secure for those who work and learn there. In our feature article on Tuesday, July 25, we’ll find out how architects achieve that security while still maintaining an open and creative learning environment. Read more.
The role of apprenticeships in today's labor market — July 26
Formal and informal knowledge sharing is a hallmark of a career in construction, but that process doesn't start until workers are on the job. Today, the industry's biggest challenge is getting those would-be workers in the door. In our feature article on Wednesday, July 26, we'll share our conversations with groups like the Colorado Contractors Association that run apprenticeship programs among their membership. Read more.
Staying safe in the trenches — July 27
According to OSHA, trench-related fatalities are on the rise. In our feature article on Thursday, July 27, we’ll find out why that is and hear from construction safety experts about the ways companies can keep their workers safe during trenching operations. Read more.
Taking Passive House offsite — July 28
The residential construction market is proving to be a testing ground for prefab, especially where energy efficiency is concerned. In our feature article on Friday, July 28, we check in with Matthew O'Malia, partner at Belfast, ME–based GO Logic, to talk about how the company is trying to make the ultra-low-energy building design more accessible. Read more.