Building

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has expanded its Greening America’s Capitals program to five new state capitals, offering technical assistance for green infrastructure development that manages stormwater, improves neighborhood resilience, and supports sustainable urban growth. For residential builders, understanding how these municipal green infrastructure projects shape construction requirements is essential for staying competitive. Recent EPA […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to drive sustainable development through its Greening America’s Capitals program, a technical assistance initiative that helps state capital cities integrate green infrastructure into their urban landscapes. In its latest round, the EPA selected five capital cities — Austin, Texas; Carson City, Nevada; Columbus, Ohio; Pierre, South Dakota; and Richmond,

Excess moisture trapped inside roofing and waterproofing assemblies is one of the most persistent threats to building durability. It accelerates membrane degradation, compromises thermal performance, and creates conditions for biological growth that lead to costly premature failures. For decades, builders relied on visual inspections and core sampling to assess moisture levels, both of which are

How California’s SB 785 Modernized Design-Build Infrastructure Procurement for Construction Teams Design-build project delivery has become a cornerstone of modern infrastructure construction, yet its path to widespread adoption required legislative action. California Senate Bill 785, passed in 2014, standardized the state approach to design-build contracting and removed long-standing barriers that had prevented many state agencies

Project delivery methods shape every phase of construction from initial design through final occupancy. For decades, California construction firms navigated a fragmented landscape of design-build regulations that varied by agency and project type. The passage of Senate Bill 785 in 2014 marked a turning point by standardizing design-build authority across state agencies and expanding opportunities

Construction projects involve multiple trades working side by side, each with its own standards, tolerances, and specification requirements. When those specifications conflict between adjacent work scopes, the result is costly rework, disputes, and project delays. One of the most instructive examples of how trade associations can resolve these conflicts comes from the concrete and flooring

Selecting the right natural stone for a construction project can be one of the most consequential decisions a builder or architect makes. Natural stone offers unmatched durability, aesthetic appeal, and long-term value, but the sheer variety of options – from granite and marble to limestone, slate, and travertine – can make the selection process daunting.