When we first launched the BuildingConnected blog, we did so with some specific goals in mind. First, we wanted to help our customers become better…
McKenzie GregoryNovember 18, 2019
As we approach the end of 2019, it’s officially time to determine what your professional development will look like in 2020. Attending conferences is one…
McKenzie GregoryOctober 24, 2019
Resorts World Las Vegas is the Las Vegas Strip’s first ground-up, major casino resort development in nearly a decade. Led by Genting Group (a Malaysian…
McKenzie GregoryOctober 9, 2019
Connect & Construct Summit is just around the corner (November 18th, to be exact), and we couldn’t be more excited! Hosted the day before Autodesk…
McKenzie GregorySeptember 30, 2019
Modular construction has been taking the AEC world by storm — but what is it, and how is it impacting the way we build? According…
McKenzie GregorySeptember 25, 2019
Concrete — a material that can be traced back over 2,000 years — still remains the most popular choice for builders today. But if you…
McKenzie GregorySeptember 20, 2019
Toronto is dominating the Canadian construction market in a big way. Today, there are 120 cranes in operation across the city — the highest number…
McKenzie GregorySeptember 17, 2019
Few people know that the Canadian construction industry is the fifth-largest construction market in the world, producing nearly 7% of Canada’s GDP and employing over…
McKenzie GregorySeptember 13, 2019
As part of the Autodesk family, our team was eager to see the results of their recent survey developed in partnership with the Associated General…
McKenzie GregorySeptember 10, 2019
New to preconstruction, or just need a refresher on the day-to-day terminology? We've got you covered. Check out some of the most common preconstruction terms…
McKenzie GregoryAugust 28, 2019
One of America's most exciting cities is giving rise to a vibrant new center. Miami Worldcenter is a $4 billion mixed-use development under construction in…
McKenzie GregoryAugust 21, 2019
To stay competitive in today’s construction industry, general contractors must constantly find ways to improve over time. That’s where KPIs come in. KPIs (or key…
McKenzie GregoryAugust 16, 2019
A general contractor’s preconstruction team is their first line of defense in determining whether or not projects will succeed — but sometimes, that team finds…
McKenzie GregoryAugust 8, 2019
July may have just proven that the summer slowdown is a thing of the past. This month, the construction industry has been abuzz with news,…
McKenzie GregoryJuly 30, 2019
Project delivery is the process that includes the planning, design, and onsite building required to complete a construction project. Choosing a project delivery method is…
McKenzie GregoryJuly 25, 2019
Every quarter, FMI Corporation — the largest provider of management consulting, investment banking, and research to the construction industry — releases an analysis of construction…
McKenzie GregoryJuly 23, 2019
Earlier today, our own Darlene Bereznicki led a webinar about making the most of your bid history. Whether your goal is to increase revenue (win…
McKenzie GregoryJuly 18, 2019
Today’s subcontractors are busier than ever. With a seemingly endless to-do list to work through, it’s easy for smaller tasks like follow-ups to get lost…
McKenzie GregoryJuly 11, 2019
Here on the BuildingConnected blog, our goal is to help our customers (and customers-to-be) become better at what they do, provide tips and tricks to…
McKenzie GregoryJuly 1, 2019
Interest in mass timber as a construction material has boomed over the last few years. While it may seem like an architectural fad, builders are…
McKenzie GregoryJune 28, 2019
Soon after the project's inception, an article by Fast Company explored the motivation behind this massive undertaking: “The Mayo Clinic is located in the small…
McKenzie GregoryJune 25, 2019
2019 has been a big year for transit in the construction industry. From light rails to trolleys to highway revamps, cities across the country are…
McKenzie GregoryJune 11, 2019
A few weeks ago, our own Dustin DeVan took the stage at the Advancing Preconstruction & Estimating conference in Dallas, Texas. After his presentation with…
McKenzie GregoryJune 6, 2019
Creative architecture and smart engineering solutions are a match made in builders’ heaven. Case in point? Glass facades perfectly showcase how architecture and engineering can…
McKenzie GregoryJune 4, 2019
Following suit with cities across the nation, Atlanta now has a “Yards” project of its own on the rise. When complete, Centennial Yards — a…
McKenzie GregoryMay 30, 2019
Advancing Preconstruction & Estimating is easily one of our favorite industry events. It’s the only conference entirely dedicated to preconstruction — the most overlooked aspect…
McKenzie GregoryMay 24, 2019
The Fisher Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Completed in 1928, it was one of architect Albert Kahn’s most…
McKenzie GregoryMay 14, 2019
For subcontractors, time is money. It’s important to reduce time spent on tedious, manual tasks so you can focus on growing your business — and…
McKenzie GregoryMay 1, 2019
Work is currently underway to add liquefaction and export capabilities to Golden Pass, an existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal near Sabine Pass, Texas.…
McKenzie GregoryApril 30, 2019
The success of every construction project begins with a thoughtful plan and clear, concise communication. By getting project participants involved early on and developing a…
McKenzie GregoryApril 25, 2019
Now in its eighth year, the AEC Excellence Awards competition — co-sponsored by Autodesk, Construction Dive, SmartCities Dive, and Informed Infrastructure — is an incredible…
McKenzie GregoryApril 17, 2019
The Woolworth Building in Manhattan is an early American skyscraper commissioned by F. W. Woolworth — an entrepreneur famous for his popular five-and-ten-cent stores —…
McKenzie GregoryApril 16, 2019
This week, our own Justin Levine (VP Risk Management Strategy at BuildingConnected) participated in a panel discussion all about third-party subcontractor qualification at the 2019…
McKenzie GregoryApril 12, 2019
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is currently working on an $8.6 billion plan to overhaul and expand its congested terminal complex — the airport’s first major…
McKenzie GregoryApril 9, 2019
Now that the 100th Annual AGC Convention in Denver has officially wrapped, it’s safe to say it was a hit. This year’s lineup boasted inspirational…
McKenzie GregoryApril 5, 2019
Today, podcasts are a popular choice for staying up-to-date on the topics people care about — and the construction industry is no exception. Below, we’ve gathered…
McKenzie GregoryMarch 28, 2019
Every detail matters when bidding for a contract — and in today’s hypercompetitive construction industry, it takes more than just the best price to truly…
McKenzie GregoryMarch 26, 2019
Construction is an industry that inherently involves risk. Whether it’s job site safety hazards or budget overruns, general contractors must find ways to mitigate that…
McKenzie GregoryMarch 21, 2019
At 1,198 feet tall, Vista Tower is currently poised to become the third-tallest building on the Chicago skyline, topped only by Willis Tower (1,451 feet)…
McKenzie GregoryMarch 13, 2019
Chandos is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned general contractor that is leading change in the Canadian construction industry. We recently got the opportunity to sit down…
McKenzie GregoryMarch 12, 2019
Love it or hate it, Hudson Yards is transforming New York City in an unprecedented way. With an estimated total cost of $20 billion, this…
McKenzie GregoryMarch 6, 2019
In today’s industry, construction projects that fall behind schedule aren’t the exception — they’re the rule. According to McKinsey and Company, large projects across sectors…
McKenzie GregoryMarch 1, 2019
These days, every new stadium, arena, and ballpark is bigger and better than the last — making it unsurprising that pro sports construction has become…
McKenzie GregoryFebruary 25, 2019
We recently sat down with Brian Herman, Director of Preconstruction and Estimating at Benson Industries, the custom curtain wall and external cladding subcontractor behind many of the…
McKenzie GregoryFebruary 19, 2019
Construction is in the midst of a transformation, and these 50 influencers are the ones determining where it's headed. They shape trends and the overall pulse…
McKenzie GregoryFebruary 15, 2019
With the skilled labor shortage, it’s never been a better (or more lucrative) time to take up a trade. Many people exploring a career in…
McKenzie GregoryFebruary 5, 2019
Today, it's not enough for the projects we build to be big, beautiful, and functional. With the need for renewable energy sources more apparent than…
McKenzie GregoryFebruary 1, 2019
With the labor shortage and steep competition for quality tradespeople, it’s more crucial than ever for contractors to build lasting bonds with their onsite crew.…
McKenzie GregoryJanuary 29, 2019
What can you expect for the construction industry in 2019? To find out, we asked some of the experts at top general contractors and subcontractors…
McKenzie GregoryJanuary 24, 2019
With an aging workforce and shortage of new labor entering the industry, contractors find themselves in a stiff competition for the best and the brightest…
McKenzie GregoryJanuary 17, 2019
It’s no secret that the construction job market is booming. Hiring surged in 2018 with 38,000 new construction jobs created in December alone, and 2019…
McKenzie GregoryJanuary 14, 2019
As Vice President of Preconstruction, Justin Davis provides oversight and leadership for Walker Engineering’s preconstruction and estimating services. We recently sat down with Davis to…
McKenzie GregoryJanuary 10, 2019
Dodge Data & Analytics — a trusted provider of construction market intelligence — recently released their 2019 Dodge Construction Outlook. The comprehensive annual report forecasts…
McKenzie GregoryJanuary 8, 2019
In the U.S. construction industry, megaprojects are classified as large-scale development projects that cost $1 billion or more. This year's megaprojects reflect rapid growth in the construction…
McKenzie GregoryDecember 19, 2018
Even as the industry continues to evolve, the things that drew us to construction in the first place remain the same. As you start your…
McKenzie GregoryDecember 18, 2018
Today’s estimators find themselves facing a seemingly endless stream of tasks and deadlines. In a sea of bid invites, due dates, and job walks, how…
McKenzie GregoryDecember 14, 2018
Headquartered in Minneapolis with offices across the United States, Ryan Companies is a general contractor renowned for building extraordinary commercial real estate projects spanning healthcare…
McKenzie GregoryDecember 13, 2018
Today, the need for technology in construction has become more tangible than ever: at just 1 percent, productivity growth in construction lags significantly behind the…
McKenzie GregoryDecember 5, 2018
As an industry, it’s important that we stay reminded of a greater purpose beyond the bricks and mortar of construction: creating the kind of world…
McKenzie GregoryNovember 30, 2018
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Ryan Companies is a general contractor and national leader in commercial real estate services. Over the years, they’ve established themselves as one…
McKenzie GregoryNovember 28, 2018
Sellen Construction is a Seattle-based construction firm. The largest commercial construction firm in the Pacific Northwest, their clients have included Microsoft, Amazon, AT&T, Russell Investments,…
McKenzie GregoryNovember 26, 2018
