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
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
As we enter the new year, it’s officially time to determine what your professional development will look like in 2019. Attending conferences is one of…
McKenzie GregoryJanuary 2, 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
