Blog Category: Construction

Solar energy isn’t just enhancing sustainability and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. It’s also changing the employment landscape in the U.S., adding new jobs by the tens of thousands each year, and boasting a diverse workforce as well as healthy compensation rates. But which states are making the biggest strides when it comes to […]

Green building is all the rage right now, and it doesn’t seem like it’s going out of style any time soon. Millennial home buyers love the idea of homes that are better for their bodies, pleasing to be in and to look at, built to last, and to top it all off, also save them […]

As we learn more about green living and how our day-to-day lives in our homes impact our world, green remodeling projects are growing in popularity. As a builder, you know just how important it is to grow with the changes in your industry, embracing how the current zeitgeist influences your work. Because of this, more […]

You know you have one of the best teams in the business and the project portfolio to back it all up, but do competitors, potential customers and the community know this? In business, your reputation is everything. Building a solid reputation isn’t always easy, but the best way to market your construction company and help […]

LEED, the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system, has been gaining momentum in recent years and more buildings and facilities around the country are taking the steps toward certification. In its sixth annual study the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released the 2015 Top 10 States for LEED, which names states leading the […]

The ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has been fodder for nationwide discussions about the role of government, corporate ethics and public safety for two years. The public water supply was compromised in April 2014 and while locals have seen movement, the crisis remains unresolved. Many locals face penalties for unpaid water bills, despite high […]

As building systems continue to evolve, electrical contractors are increasingly filling a unique role as integrated systems contractors (ISCs) — a rapidly growing subset of the $130 billion electrical contracting industry. ISCs comprise 70% of electrical contractors who now specify, design, install and service fully integrated, high-performance building systems in commercial, industrial, institutional and residential markets. […]

With new information and certifications for construction-based careers coming out of the woodwork faster than a staple from a staple gun, how can you keep up? Easy-to-access online education courses and information sessions are a good start! For more information, check out the infographic below, created by Construct-Ed. Construct-Ed is on online education service that provides […]

In the upcoming edition of US Builders Review, we will be releasing a special segment dedicated to recognizing a collection of top projects from across the country. Our journal’s editorial team is currently vetting hundreds of projects and in the coming weeks we will be narrowing the field. We will be considering a variety of different types […]

Managing all the ins and outs of a project is no small feat. Scheduling, budgeting, managing subcontractors and employees spread across different sites — and sometimes different countries in the case of international companies — all present challenges. In the modern construction field, it is no longer acceptable for critical documentation, checklists, emails and software programs […]