Here’s What’s Happening with IIJA Funding
Two years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law, funds from the historic legislation have finally made their way into active construction projects—but hurdles remain
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
Contractor. Landscaper. YouTube Star?
Stanley ‘Dirt Monkey’ Genadek is an unlikely internet star, having amassed nearly 1 million YouTube subscribers who tune in to watch him perform and comment on relatively humdrum residential construction projects
Can Solar Energy Help Solve California’s Water Problem?
Thousands of miles of open-air aqueducts traverse the state, but evaporation losses make them susceptible to waste. One project aims to solve the problem with a clean-energy producing solution
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
Go Inside the Design of the Newly Constructed Elizabeth Line
The recently completed UK mass rail project was the result of a carefully crafted design vision that took into account almost every aspect of the passenger experience
California’s ‘Broadband for All’ Effort Showcases Construction’s Role in Expanding Critical Internet Access
The world is increasingly online, thanks to technological progress but also a pandemic that spurred an enhanced reliance on internet connectivity. California aims to be a leader in making such connectivity more easily accessible to all—and construction is set to play a critical role
Go Inside the Infrastructure Project Designed to Protect Lower Manhattan from Climate Change
The East Side Coastal Resiliency Project aims to safeguard part of America’s most-populous city from potential flooding induced by rising sea levels
Explore the Fascinating World of Theme Park Design and Construction
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to designing and building the magical worlds that provide us with high-towering thrills and feelings of childhood wonder
Meet the Builders-Turned-Influencers Growing Their Businesses Online
Move over fashion and lifestyle influencers—these builders are also using social media to create online personas that expand their professional networks and grow their construction businesses
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure: The Future of Transportation Construction
The next generation of intelligent transportation systems enables wireless exchange of information between smart vehicles and road infrastructure. Here’s what civil contractors need to know
Is the Red Sea Airport in Saudi Arabia the Airport of the Future?
The Red Sea Airport set to open in 2022 in Saudi Arabia aims to be equal parts luxurious and environmentally sustainable
Planning for Reduced Emissions from Road Construction
To determine how to lessen the climate impact in the short and long term, researchers in Sweden took a comprehensive look at a highway project and its associated supply chains
Helsinki Looks to the Future of Transportation with ‘Crown Bridges’ Tram Development
The rapidly growing capital of Finland hopes the light rail project completed in 2027 will complement its eco-friendly transportation culture by providing a reliable alternative to automobiles
Meet Deb Poteet, the Woman Behind One of Montana’s Essential Construction Firms
The president of Poteet Construction sees rewarding opportunities for women in construction who develop their skills and deliver quality work
