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With Climate Events on the Rise, Material Selection is Critical for Long-term Resilience

Civil + Structural Engineer

As these extreme climate events continue to grow in number and size, owners are turning to architects, engineers, and construction professionals to deliver more resilient buildings without higher costs. Sustainability and resilience are critical factors in building design and construction. Can Cold-formed Steel Outperform Wood Framing?

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Celebrating Excellence in Sustainable Design: Schmidt Associates Wins USGBC’s Green Building of the Year Award

Civil + Structural Engineer

Schmidt Associates, an Indianapolis-based regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, proudly announces its prestigious win of the Green Building of the Year: New Construction award from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) East North Central Region. With a budget of $9.2

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PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer Complete WSSC Water’s $271M Piscataway Bioenergy Facility

PC Construction

Construction was completed on budget and on schedule, providing a regional facility capable of treating up to 92 dry tons of biosolids per day. The facility is projected to generate approximately $4 million per year in revenue, save WSSC Water customers approximately $3.4

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PC Construction, Stantec, and Hazen and Sawyer complete WSSC Water’s $271M Piscataway Bioenergy Facility

Civil + Structural Engineer

Construction was completed on budget and on schedule, providing a regional facility capable of treating up to 92 dry tons of biosolids per day. About PC Construction PC Construction offers general contracting, construction management and design-build services to private and public clients across the country.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs appeared first on UK Construction Blog. For many UK homeowners, this decision represents a significant crossroads that impacts not just your living space but also your budget, lifestyle, and property value. The post Renovate or Extend? You’re not alone.

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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management

UK Construction Blog

Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030. While green buildings cost more to build, they can cut long-term operating costs by up to 40%. Real estate construction management helps keep projects on track, on budget, and built to last.

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McCarthy Completes Harmon Road Project for City of Fort Worth

Civil + Structural Engineer

FORT WORTH, Texas – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. However, crews had green fields alongside the existing roadways allowing them to begin construction without impacting normal traffic flows. has completed construction on the Harmon Road project with the City of Fort Worth.