Building Castles in the Air: Can Top-Down Construction Go Mainstream?
One construction firm thinks so—and has a proof-of-concept project to prove it
The Case for Concrete
The ubiquitous material can help address the housing shortage and sustainability
One Way to Keep Contractors Safe from Cybercrime: Construction Escrow Services
Construction has increasingly become a target for cybercriminals; one way to thwart these malicious efforts is to funnel funds through a third party
Why Converting Vacant Office Space to Housing Isn’t So Simple
Societal shifts following the COVID-19 pandemic—namely the rise of remote work—have left millions of square feet of office space vacant. But converting those buildings to housing and other potential uses comes with several building complications
How Archeologists Keep Builders Building
Companies like Alpine Archaeological Consultants are part of a $1 billion industry devoted to cultural resource or heritage management in the construction industry
3 Economic Trends Poised to Impact Construction in 2023
Recession risk, labor shortages and a possible flurry of government investment appear likely to keep construction firms on their toes heading into a new year
