Blog Category: Construction

As soon as Bob Whalen became owner, he gave away his company—to the employees, that is. Whalen is profiled in the upcoming US Builders Review Winter II edition and his counter intuitive approach to ownership of HB McClure Company, an HVAC services contractor headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, isn’t at all unusual. HB McClure, like a […]

Got infrastructure? America needs it—water mains, highways, bridges and more—and the Trump administration has listed it as one of its priorities, proposing to spend a trillion dollars on lucrative public private partnerships to make it happen. This is among the many topics and trends on the minds of US Builders Review staff now the New […]

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 […]