Lumber Prices Are Down Again—But for How Long?
Experts say a higher interest rate environment for the foreseeable future may crimp demand for the essential building material in the years ahead, capping a period of pandemic-induced volatility
Architects’ New Challenge: Designing Offices People Actually Want to Work in
Companies want people back in offices now that the pandemic is waning, but workers aren’t coming in, leaving architects searching for ways to make the post-pandemic office more appealing
Why Lumber Prices Are Sky High—Again
The price of the essential building material has been on a wild ride since the pandemic began. What’s behind the most recent spike?
Why Contractors Are Unsure About Post-Pandemic Office Design
The proliferation of remote and hybrid work seems likely to transform office space design and construction, but so far contractors and their clients alike remain unsure of what that future will look like
10 Technology Trends Positioned to Disrupt Construction
From autonomous vehicles to digital collaboration, contractors who aren’t on top of these technologies are going to risk falling behind the rest of the industry
3 Things Driving Construction’s Supply Chain Problem
Pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions are wreaking havoc on the global economy, but the pain is being felt especially hard in construction
The Hybrid Workplace Is Here. Will Construction Embrace It?
The COVID-19 pandemic spawned a rush to remote work, and now more workers in the industry say they prefer the work style
Once Sky High, Lumber Prices Tumble. Here’s Why.
Lumber prices today are falling fast after becoming a scarce commodity during the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why lumber prices are dropping.
The Fascinating History of Building Ventilation, Air Flow and Public Health
When COVID-19 emerged, building operators quickly turned to improving HVAC systems to combat the virus’ spread, but the connection between air flow and disease transmission traces back at least to the last pandemic
The Post-Pandemic Office: How Amazon and Salesforce Are Charting Different Courses
One company is refashioning its office with an eye toward remote work, while the other is designing its newest headquarters with full-time, in-person work in mind
Construction’s Latest Pandemic Challenge: Getting Workers Vaccinated
The industry, initially deemed “essential” in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now struggling with worker hesitancy to get vaccinated against the virus
Modular Hotels Are Blossoming. Blame Worker Shortages and COVID-19
The prefabrication building technique is catching on among major hotel brands as construction worker shortages and other trends highlight its advantages
Some Contractors Used the Pandemic to Bolster Existing Tech
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced construction companies to adapt, these firms found ways to make more efficient use of existing technology
How the Pandemic Revived ‘Wine Windows’ for These L.A. Establishments
Wineries and bars turned to an old Italian design-build concept to serve customers during the pandemic—and its success has convinced some the idea may be here to stay
Why Converting (or Demolishing) Dead Malls Is Harder Than You Think
The shopping mall has been on the decline for decades, but recent downturns and transformations in the economy have turned these properties into compelling-yet-complex conversion opportunities
