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Breaking ground in winter is possible under certain conditions, particularly if you’re equipped with the proper heating equipment and a reliable construction partner.

Just because construction’s busiest season is winding down doesn’t mean your building plans should be put on hold.

Just about everyone in construction knows well the role OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) has had in establishing today’s workplace safety standards. Or at least they should.

New construction, building expansions and rehabs are all ramping up thanks to warmer, drier conditions.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa may be a fun tourist attraction, but it was once a cautionary tale about what happens when you build on unstable soil.

Robots are managing more construction tasks than ever before, and not just on factory floors. Machines that can operate independently are surveying sites, excavating tunnels and handling precision drilling.

As the ground thaws, commercial renovations are picking up throughout Illinois and other parts of the Midwest. Construction that was put on hold due to weather restraints is just part of the reason.

A lot has changed since a group of construction workers were photographed eating their lunch atop a steel beam over New York City In 1932.

Just because temperatures aren’t ideal for breaking ground doesn’t mean you should lose sight of your next building project.

There’s a lot of potential in the pre-construction phase of a new building project, and it’s important to know why to take full advantage of it.

Curb appeal isn’t only important for people hoping to get a better price for their home.

Are you worried about communicating exactly what you want to your construction partner?

Parking is one of the first things people remember after visiting an unfamiliar building.

Builders today create all types of spaces with an eye toward efficiency – and saving money and materials are just two of the benefits of doing so.

Real estate developers, corporations and organizations with a capital expenditure program for new construction have a big incentive to pick the right contractors for the job.

Everyone loves working and living in buildings with good views and enough surrounding outdoor space to stretch their legs.

New construction plans tend to pick up once the worst of winter weather has subsided, and that means one thing.

Entering the vaulted atrium of a sophisticated skyrise, you might not guess that much of the building was actually built somewhere else.

Ever wondered what would make a perfect location for your next retail development? With so much innovation today in the design-build industry, it’s an exciting time to be scouting out retail locales.

We’re living in highly innovative times when it comes to the design-build industry. Take a look at four of the biggest trends you’re sure to see more of in the months and years to come.

Open communication between team members is vital at every stage of a construction project.

When it comes to building, the work never stops, but certain contingencies need to be included in your winter plans.