Residential and Commercial Construction Now Underway at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.

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The Wharf, a significant Washington, D.C. construction project, broke ground on March 19, 2014, with an estimated completion date for Phase 1 in 2017. The project encompasses 27 acres of land and 50 acres of water along the Washington Channel. This $2 billion project, adjacent to the National Mall, will have over 3 million square […]

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Blue and Green Roofing: Are These 2 Environmentally-Friendly Options the Wave of the Future?

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Blue and green roofing and both provide numerous benefits that are helping them gain ground on traditional asphalt and other roofing types. As more property developers opt for these eco-friendly roofs, the benefits become increasingly clear, encouraging even greater investment.

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Nashville Construction Boom Continues, But With a Shortage of Experienced Workers

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The good news is that Nashville construction is in resurgence as statistics for housing starts and commercial construction alike recover from the recession. The bad news? This recovery is accompanied by a shortage of qualified men and women to do the actual work. The latest building permit data shows that the jobs are there and

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Top OSHA Safety Violations Seen on Construction Sites Nationwide and Prevention Tips

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Unlike the annual basketball or football finalists, the top OSHA safety violations in the construction industry tend to be the same ones year after year. As housing starts and other construction increases, so do the hazards. Here are the top OSHA safety violations for the most recent year and some tips to prevent them:

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BIM and General Construction Go Hand-in-Hand for Cost-Effective Collaboration

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Short for “building information modeling,” BIM and general construction are more compatible than ever. BIM generates 3D models of the entire structure of a building, including services like plumbing and electricity, before a single nail is hammered. This allows designers, contractors, builders, suppliers and others involved to have not only a three-dimensional virtual representation of

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3D Printing: A Viable Building Material for Residential and Commercial Construction?

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Among the more compelling and potentially useful of recent technological advances is 3D printing. On a small scale, this technique has been used to produce objects such as architectural models, medical devices and parts for manufacturing. Advances in the uses of 3D printing are happening quickly as the technology improves. Home construction and the construction

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Contractors and Suppliers: Tips for Maintaining This Crucial Relationship

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A friendly, respectful relationship with suppliers is critical to a contractor’s ongoing project success. A reliable and loyal supplier understands the many variables of the construction industry and will be willing to put in the extra effort required to meet your requirements. Here are some tips for developing and maintaining a solid professional relationship between

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DR Horton Stays Busy in Early 2014 With Residential Construction in Las Vegas Metro Area

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Continued expansion of the population of the Las Vegas area has resulted in significant increases in business for a leading area building contractor. DR Horton, a national construction company with local offices in Henderson, Nevada, started approximately 350 new single-family residential projects in the early part of 2014. These housing starts include homes in Las Vegas,

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Construction on Atlanta’s New Braves Stadium Set to Break Ground in July

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For those awaiting Atlanta’s new Braves stadium, it’s overdue and for those opposed to it, it’s too soon. For all concerned, the first construction phase of the stadium is finally set for July 15, 2014. That’s when preliminary site clearing begins and, by September, grading should be in full operation. The legions of local contractors

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