At BuildingConnected, we believe that the entire construction industry benefits when we work together. That’s why we created our 2020 U.S. Construction Risk Outlook report:…
Earlier this week, our own Darlene Bereznicki led a webinar all about bidding smarter with Bid Board Pro. With today's subcontractors busier than ever before,…
In the construction industry, megaprojects are classified as large-scale development projects that cost $1 billion or more. This year's most buzzworthy megaprojects reflect rapid construction…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Every quarter, FMI Corporation — the largest provider of management consulting, investment banking, and research to the construction industry — releases an analysis of construction…
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…
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…
A few weeks ago, our own Dustin DeVan took the stage at the Advancing Preconstruction & Estimating conference in Dallas, Texas. After his presentation with…
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…
Advancing Preconstruction & Estimating is easily one of our favorite industry events. It’s the only conference entirely dedicated to preconstruction — the most overlooked aspect…
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.…
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…
Now in its eighth year, the AEC Excellence Awards competition — co-sponsored by Autodesk, Construction Dive, SmartCities Dive, and Informed Infrastructure — is an incredible…
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 —…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
These days, every new stadium, arena, and ballpark is bigger and better than the last — making it unsurprising that pro sports construction has become…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Dodge Data & Analytics — a trusted provider of construction market intelligence — recently released their 2019 Dodge Construction Outlook. The comprehensive annual report forecasts…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…