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Inflation. Shrinkflation. Supply challenges. Other complications. Absorbing higher costs into your business. Yeah, yeah, yesterday’s news? Not so fast, advise construction pros. Analyzing current costs, comparing them with what you were paying last year, and…
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Strategic use of porous pavement along seven miles in Brooklyn will allow storm water to drain into the ground, rather than flood city sewer systems. The $32 million dollar project is scheduled for completion next…
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As we can all attest to, flooding is on the rise, and even more floods are anticipated. Accordingly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued new policies requiring higher elevation levels for federally funded…
Read Moreabout Flood Watch: Let’s Elevate

All workers at every business thrive on appreciation, but given the physical and “all-weather” demands of construction, it’s extra important to make sure that workers in the building fields receive the appreciation they deserve. Here…
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The Department of Transportation continues to award road building and other infrastructure projects under the Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) initiative: a recent cycle of grants means a total of 550 builds are now in action,…
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Every contractor can probably point to at least one job during which even an estimate done with great diligence did not sync with emerging customer expectations. Insights from these experiences pave the way to success–if…
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Sparked by the $52 billion allocated by the CHIPS Act in 2022, spending in manufacturing has continued to be strong. Joining projects underway across the country is construction of a nearly $4 billion microchip facility…
Read Moreabout Building A New Silicon Heartland: Indiana

New projects in Washington D.C. and Austin Texas exemplify the important efforts underway around the country to keep our water clean and flowing–but not overflowing. From the East to the West, stormwater and wastewater are…
Read Moreabout Protecting Water: From East To West

Although we have a tendency to take roads for granted, the fact is, they need consistent attention—ever more so in the face of climate change. At the recent National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation…
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