Global Infrastructure Solutions acquires Hill International for $173M
The merger will accelerate growth for Hill, one of the U.S.’s largest construction management firms, and expand GISI’s consulting services. This … Read more
Lumber prices ride a volatility roller coaster
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, multifamily developers and builders have had their work cut out for them as they try … Read more
Skanska tapped to work on largest US offshore wind project
Project Wins Skanska USA will redevelop part of a Virginia marine terminal into an offshore wind staging port. Published Aug. … Read more
The top and bottom 5 states for construction employment
Associated Builders and Contractors analyzed the unemployment rate for construction, and found two states with a rock-bottom low of just … Read more
Brokk welcomes sales manager for Western Canada
Troy Steele (Photo courtesy of Brokk) Troy Steele was recently named regional sales manager for the western region of Canada … Read more
Tips to Incorporate Torus Style Skirting Boards into Your Home
You might want to think about utilizing torus skirting if you want to get a classic design, but you don’t … Read more
New construction brings 75% increase in working hours
(PHOTO: David Kennedy) The Mechanical Contractors Association of Ottawa (MCA Ottawa) and United Association Local 71 (UA Local 71) recorded … Read more
NYC program to help 2,300 low-income workers find trade careers
Dive Brief Published Aug. 18, 2022 New York City Mayor Eric Adams (second from right) signed an executive order on … Read more
Phoenix aggregate drivers end strike against Vulcan Materials
Dive Brief Published Aug. 18, 2022 Half of the “Vulcan Eight,” members of Teamsters Local 104 who voted to end … Read more
Government funding aims to help Canadians enter skilled trades
(PHOTO: © AMORN / ADOBE STOCK) With retirement estimates in the skilled trades hovering around the 700,000 mark between now … Read more
Chicago, Milwaukee top Mortenson’s construction costs list
Of the seven cities surveyed in the firm’s Q2 cost index, prices rose the most in traditionally affordable markets. This … Read more
The most recession-proof sectors for construction
Whether a recession hits the economy in the near term remains under debate, but industry experts suggest now is the … Read more