For the restoration of medieval structures geeks on Linkedin: I'm glad to see the project moving forward, if very slowly. See the...

Construction is risky. Cost can be hard to predict, weather, unforeseen conditions, errors, accidents and other issues are around every...

Permits were issued in July for this proposed tallest in the world 248' height , 25 story mass timber building atop a parking structure....

In my 23 year career estimating construction projects, I have priced hundreds of photovoltaic panel systems for buildings ranging from...

We have all talked about LEAN at one time or another. It is a business management system, developed by auto manufacturers, that strives...

If you know what Mass Timber means, you probably already know that that codes needed to help this new wood structural system be utilized...

The schematic estimate is the most useful work product of a consulting estimator. With good input, and a carefully prepared estimate, the...

In an opinion piece for Architect Magazine, Aaron Betsky introduced a proposal by Michael Marshall to use the LEED rating system as a...

The concept estimate is most often based on previous project budgets, which are modified to meet the new program of your project. The...

we celebrate the actions that led to the founding of this country.  The founders were abolitionists and slaveholders, high-minded, and...

The construction industry has plenty of flaws, even as it creates some of the most beautiful and inspiring objects devised by humans. ...

While working on a courthouse master-plan in New Jersey, our client, the county executive, had been obligated to hire an architect to...

Unfortunately, much of the cost for changes driven by subcontractors and CM's will end up in the owner's lap. But there are costs that...

Subcontractors will be exposed to additional cost as they continue to reopen projects in a time with new work rules and risks. Labor...

The general rule of thumb for construction is that if you want it, you have to buy it. Changes to work rules, locations, schedule and...

ENR’s new issue interviewed several leaders at large design firms and what steps they are taking to manage during the COVID 19 crisis:...

Author James Gallagher asks the question, and discusses the various parameters of this completely untested idea, that changes in...

In a recent announcement, Patagonia discussed its plans to reopen, and Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario stated that they were quick to shut...