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Infrastructure costs keep rising. Consider these approaches to mitigate them.

Civil + Structural Engineer

On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution. Infrastructure project delivery is at a crossroads. percent, which is a 2.4

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Gilbane launches procurement division

Construction Dive

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Dive Brief: Gilbane Building Co. Tariffs have added to supply uncertainty for contractors by pushing up material costs and limiting access to key materials.

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Building world-class hotels: The power of preconstruction and self-perform services

Construction Dive

Skip to main content Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. When it comes to constructing and renovating hospitality facilities, prioritizing the guest experience is paramount.

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Comprehensive Unit Cost Database – Construction

Job Order Contracting

Improve construction cost visibility and management with a LOCAL, CURRENT, OBJECTIVE, and VERIFIABLE Comprehensive Unit Cost Database with 90,000 granular construction tasks including labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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Renting vs. Owning: The Scaffolding Dilemma

Civil + Structural Engineer

Top Considerations for Construction Professionals When undertaking a new construction project, the mathematics involved are usually very complex. The selection of material plays a big role in the success of the project, both in the short term and long term. Among key considerations: How easy will the material be to install?

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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%.

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Putting Boots on the Ground(break): Key Takeaways from Groundbreak 2024

Procore

Groundbreak is the global construction innovation event of the year – 2024’s edition brought over 4,500 professionals from around the world together in Denver to explore how Procore is connecting construction through technology and people.