Tag: Construction
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Juneau Construction Showcases Civil Rights Center Expansion
Juneau Construction Company, one of the Southeast’s top-ranked, woman-owned construction management firms based in Atlanta, partnered with TrueLook, a leader in construction camera technology, to power visibility during the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ major expansion and renovation. The Center, located in downtown Atlanta, is a museum and cultural institution that connects the American Civil…
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Survey: Construction Supervisors Under Pressure to Balance Safety, Mental Health on Jobsites
A new report from Vector Solutions highlights the growing pressures facing construction supervisors, who say they feel accountable for both safety and jobsite culture but lack the preparation and resources to meet those expectations. The State of Frontline Safety Leadership in Construction survey gathered responses from more than 600 U.S. construction supervisors and managers. Nearly…
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Apartment conversion projects surge | Construction Dive
Dive Brief: Apartment conversion projects “accelerated at an unprecedented pace” across the U.S. in 2024, according to a new RentCafe report. Last year, nearly 25,000 apartments were completed via adaptive reuse, up 50% compared to 2023 and double the amount of such conversions in 2022. Currently, a record-breaking 180,585 apartments from adaptive reuse projects are…
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How the government shutdown impacts construction contracts
This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. When the government shuts down, contractors’ cash flow on federal sites does too. The federal government shut down on Oct. 1, freezing activity on a…
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Public infrastructure fuels surge in construction pipeline values
The total value of published UK construction projects has more than doubled from £11bn in Q2 to £25bn in Q3 this year, according to a new report by procurement services firm Constructionline. The 127% value increase has been driven by significant new public infrastructure investments, with education, energy and health projects accounting for the largest…
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Why climate and nature literacy must be the new baseline for construction
As chair of the Construction Industry Council’s (CIC) Climate Change Committee, I have seen how good intentions falter without a shared foundation of knowledge. Architects, engineers, contractors and clients face mounting expectations, from evolving UK sustainability standards to investor-driven ESG requirements. Yet the sector still faces a significant knowledge and skills gap. We are often…
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What can construction take from the party conference season?
CIOB policy chief Eddie Tuttle reflects on the key messages from Labour and the Conservatives during the autumn conferences Sir Keir Starmer. Image: Dreamstime As in previous years, our planning led us to meetings with politicians, stakeholders and organisations where we felt we could have the greatest impact. As members expect, we aim to deploy…
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Crafting Communities and Capital in Commercial Construction
The modern landscape of urban and suburban expansion owes a profound debt to the astute and ambitious figure of the real estate developer. This professional is not merely a builder, but a visionary orchestrator, transforming raw land or underutilized structures into vibrant, profitable, and functional spaces. The developer’s journey begins long before the first shovel…
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Helping Construction Workers Manage FODMAP Intolerances
Working construction is physically demanding enough without adding constant digestive distress to the mix. When you’re dealing with FODMAP intolerances, everyday job tasks become exponentially harder. That morning crew meeting with coffee and donuts? You’re mentally calculating whether the milk and wheat will send you scrambling to find a bathroom on site. Packing your lunch…
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How Smart Construction Technology Is Powering the Next Wave of Sustainable Building
The push for sustainable building is no longer optional. From government regulations to tenant demand, the construction industry is under mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Yet for many developers, “going green” raises a tough question: how do you meet ambitious sustainability targets without sacrificing efficiency, budgets or delivery timelines? The answer lies in…