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Decoding the Latest Construction Spending Data The latest government data from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) reveals that construction spending continues to show resilience, with year-to-date gains across most major categories. Total construction spending edged up 0.1 percent from July to August and posted a 5.3 percent increase for the first eight months […]

As the construction industry moves toward greater environmental responsibility, net-zero building design has emerged as a defining standard for commercial projects. A net-zero building produces as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year, combining renewable energy generation with high-performance building envelopes and efficient mechanical systems. One of the most instructive examples

Urban infill projects present unique challenges for building designers, especially when the site sits within a historically rich neighborhood where architectural expression must balance innovation with contextual sensitivity. The Vida building in San Francisco’s Mission District demonstrates how a bold facade strategy centered on alternating sloped windows can simultaneously deliver visual distinctiveness, environmental performance, and

Elevator pits are one of the most critical yet often overlooked areas in below-grade waterproofing design. These depressed sections of the elevator shaft, typically extending 1.5 meters below the lowest floor slab, house essential equipment and hardware. Because they penetrate below the slab-on-grade and into the soil, elevator pits are inherently vulnerable to groundwater ingress,

Engineering the Skyline: Structural Innovations Behind Central Park Tower Rising 472 meters (1,550 feet) above Manhattan, Central Park Tower stands as the tallest residential building in the world. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) and developed by Extell Development Company, the tower represents a milestone in super-tall residential construction. The building’s structural

The Case for Converting Big-Box Retail Into Transitional Housing The closure of large-format retail stores across the United States has left communities with vast vacant structures that pose economic and urban planning challenges. Department store chains including Macy’s, JC Penney, and Sears have closed hundreds of locations, creating a surplus of empty anchor spaces in

Constructing a modern multiplex theater demands a sophisticated blend of structural engineering, acoustic design, and specialized building systems that go far beyond typical commercial construction. The recent completion of a new 13-screen, 1,208-square-meter (83,000-square-foot) cinema in Lynbrook, New York, demonstrates how project teams coordinate demolition, excavation, structural steel, concrete, roofing, elevator and escalator installation, curtain

Large-scale renovation projects in the sports sector test every dimension of construction expertise — accelerated scheduling, structural adaptation, material selection, and crowd-flow planning. The recent stadium expansion and renovation project at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, stands as a compelling case study in delivering complex construction work under severe time constraints. Completed in less than

How Salary History Question Bans Are Reshaping Hiring Practices in the Construction Industry A growing wave of legislation is prohibiting employers from asking job candidates about their salary history, and the construction industry faces unique exposure to these rules. According to a survey by Morrissey Goodale LLC, 84 percent of AEC firm leaders report that