How connected devices are driving a new wave of data center construction

While demand for massive data centers is subsiding, smaller facilities with better geographic spread will need to come online to support video streaming, smart devices, 5G and more, says DPR Construction's Tom Maples.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 30, 2019

21-story timber building in Wisconsin, tallest in US, advances

Milwaukee Common Council's approval means the residential structure must now pass fire safety specs and paves the way for its developer to propose a 7-story wood office building as well.

By Kim Slowey • Updated March 1, 2019

How tech giants are driving US construction trends

While HQ2s and office projects draw the most eyeballs, companies like Amazon, Apple and Microsoft are driving construction outside cities and across the country in the form of data centers, warehouses and more.

By Kathleen Brown • Jan. 23, 2019

New York's Cuomo proposes $150B, 5-year infrastructure plan

The governor's proposed fiscal year 2020 budget also includes transportation funds and legislation to expand the use of the design-build project delivery method, among other provisions.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 22, 2019

Repairing Puerto Rico's schools post-Maria will cost $11B, take 7 years

The money the U.S. territory is counting on could be diverted to pay for wall construction along the U.S.-Mexico border if the president declares a national emergency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 16, 2019

Trump planning another pass at $1T infrastructure package

A massive program of infrastructure construction and rehabilitation was one of the linchpins of President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign but the initiative has not yet come to fruition.

By Kim Slowey • Dec. 7, 2018

Half of industry expects majority of projects to be 'green' in 3 years

The Dodge Data & Analytics study also revealed that although green building techniques are increasing, not everyone is pursuing third-party certification.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 16, 2018

ICC releases collaborative 2018 green building code

The unified green building code — which addresses topics such as energy efficiency, water safety, land use, site development and building performance — is meant to make it easier for jurisdictions and contractors.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 13, 2018

What you need to know about green building and sustainability

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By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 30, 2018

6 green certifications contractors should know about

Though they trail LEED and Energy Star, several other unique benchmarks for building in a way that is healthy for both occupants and the environment are gaining ground and can't be ignored.

By Kim Slowey • Oct. 29, 2018

10 contractors profiting from sustainable building

These are the industry leaders, per ENR revenue rankings, that are implementing sustainable practices in innovative, effective ways.

By Kathleen Brown • Oct. 29, 2018

Mass timber's striking case for sustainability

As mass timber lays claim to increasingly innovative technology and prefabrication, it also hopes to get an edge up on its traditional building material counterparts through its lower carbon footprint and renewability traits.

By Laurie Cowin • Oct. 26, 2018

AR, VR to drive efficiencies at every building phase

From increasing stakeholders' confidence to ensuring changes are error-free, the benefits of augmented and virtual reality will soon extend from design to operations stages, writes Microdesk CEO and principal Michael DeLacey.

By Michael DeLacey • Oct. 10, 2018

Cement faces special challenges in quest for sustainability

With each ton of the nearly 3 billion tons of cement produced per year globally releasing one ton of carbon dioxide, manufacturers are ramping up approaches to finding alternative methods and materials.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 20, 2018

MIT class designs 82,000-square-foot mass timber prototype

The more tall wood structures that can be built and safely occupied, the better the chances that building codes will eventually change, a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 13, 2018

New Orleans eschews new water management techniques in $2B post-Katrina program

The city claims the scope of Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for hurricane repairs doesn't allow for eco-conscious​ water management systems.

By Kim Slowey • July 31, 2018

SmartLAM head: The US is ready for cross-laminated timber

Adoption has been slow, Casey Malmquist said, but now, "that's all changing," especially after initiatives like the 2015 International Building Code made more allowances for mass timber.

By Laurie Cowin • July 30, 2018

BREEAM New Construction standard launched in US

United Kingdom-based Building Research Establishment teamed with architecture, engineering and design firm HOK to introduce a green building certification program for the U.S. market.

By Kim Slowey • June 22, 2018

The smart buildings dilemma: Redevelop or start fresh?

Adding technology to an older structure can make the building more efficient and boost occupant productivity, but new construction may be a better option.

By Chris Teale • May 30, 2018

Microsoft, PCL Construction to develop cloud-based smart building solution

Microsoft claims its cloud and Internet of Things technologies will increase operating efficiency and lower costs.

By Kathleen Brown • May 9, 2018

Cities are 3-D printing their way to more sustainable futures

The disruptive, fascinating technology could revolutionize the construction industry and make cities' infrastructure more resilient and affordable.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 11, 2018

The case for constructing resource-efficient buildings

Andy Feth of C.W. Driver Companies writes that a holistic approach to building offers competitive advantages and long-term cost savings.

By Andy Feth • April 10, 2018

Zero-energy buildings see big boost

Solar panels, efficient heat pumps, radiant cooling systems and techniques that improve building envelopes all contribute to green building's continuing rise.

By Laurie Cowin • March 14, 2018

Report: Global construction waste will almost double by 2025

Lack of global recycling standards is one hurdle the construction waste market faces in its efforts to reduce the amount of material that ends up in landfills.

By Kim Slowey • March 13, 2018

5 tips for winning a LEED project

Green Badger founder and CEO Tommy Linstroth discusses how firms can set their LEED project proposals apart from the competition.

By Tommy Linstroth • Feb. 28, 2018