Our annual Greenprint Special Edition showcases leaders in sustainability
Sustainable systems, well-sourced materials, sophisticated technology—they are no longer benchmarks. They are baselines, the foundation of any modern structure. And, they are the motivation for this special edition of US Builders Review. Our annual Greenprint Special Edition is all about companies dedicated to green building. Among these stories, you find companies that design energy-efficient building […]
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Builders are blurring the lines between industries with good results
Of all the industries we cover, manufacturing gets the least attention. But more and more, it’s creeping into the mix of stories about contractors and specialty contractors, engineers and architects, developers and the like. It’s not because US Builders Review is interviewing more manufacturers. It’s because, in a way, more and more builders are becoming […]
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We're guilty: Women in construction continue to be underrepresented
Joan Magill has let very little stand in her path. Not patronizing men as she gained status and clout in Maryland’s real estate market. Not a disgruntled ex-employee who once stole all her clients (she got them back). Not a herd of buffalo that once gathered on one of her properties and somehow had to […]
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Let’s shed some light on LEDs
Shortly after patenting his version of the incandescent lightbulb, Thomas Edison developed the electricity meter. Ticking and whirring away dollars and cents, this meter might be Edison’s most lasting contribution to the lighting industry. For while the incandescent bulb is falling out of favor, the humble electric meter continues to be the dynamo driving manufacturers […]
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Neil Cote, a US Builders Review feature writer and long time journalist, outlines President Elect Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan – or what we know of it
“America’s Infrastructure First!” Then-candidate Donald Trump didn’t sound those words quite so often as “Make America Great Again!” but the former line was high among his tools for national overhaul, and people took notice, including—maybe especially—those who build and repair bridges, roads, schools, power grids and the other systems that keep our nation humming. Which, […]
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HB McClure, a US Builders Review feature company, adopted an employee owned stock ownership plan — and for good reason
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 […]
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US Builders Review partners with New York Build
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 […]
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US Builders Review recognized in prestigious industry awards for digital publications
The 2016 Folio: Show kicked off this week in NYC and with it, a celebratory luncheon for Eddie & Ozzie Award finalists. The Eddie & Ozzie’s are a group of awards that recognize editorial and design excellence in the media industry. US Builders Review was named a finalist in the following categories and took home a winning […]
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Managing editor, Blake Davis, delivers a compelling letter from the editor to introduce our new writing style
Almost one year ago we completely revamped our magazine design. We created a new website with simple navigation and space to highlight our top stories. We also upgraded our marketing and customer service initiatives. What we didn’t do was improve our writing. Starting with our first edition of the New Year, that’s changing too. Below, you’ll find a […]
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Prizes include Linda Kate’s lobsters, courses from Construct-Ed and US Builders Review swag
Golfing and green, go hand in hand. That’s why we’ve brought a putting green, to Greenbuild! We invite all Greenbuild 2016 attendees to stop by the US Builders Review booth #2453 for a chance to unwind with a few putts and enter to win a slew of prizes. Playing is easy – and fun! Here are […]
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