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Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Is Sluggish Single-Family Housing Construction Slowing the Economy?

The Wall Street Journal implies a take on the U.S. economy that might make some urbanists uncomfortable: more single-family construction is necessary for a full economic recovery.

Builders Say Time Is Limited For Housing Construction

Builders Say Time Is Limited For Housing Construction

Social housing construction needs to resume quickly, says builder

Townmore construction says Government must not halt essential infrastructure projects

Letters to the Editor: How breaking from fossil fuels turbocharges new housing construction

Requiring that new homes are built with solar panels and heat pumps saves households in utility costs and makes construction quicker.

Are 3-D Printing and Virtual Reality the Future of Housing Construction?

New tech is entering the construction industry at last – and it may lower building costs.

How to Choose a Construction Management Company

Choosing the right construction management company could be the difference between a botched project and a well executed project. Whether the project is a residential project or commercial one, proper management is critical to staying on budget and ensuring that the relevant building permits and specifications are

Definitive Guide to Better Construction Management

Construction management is a large field, there are many different things that go into it and a lot of tips and tricks that managers can employ to succeed.

How to Improve Your Construction Management Workflows

The construction industry is one of the most inefficient and wasteful industries, with many areas yet to be improved. The construction projects typically struggle to be finished on time and within budget due to many different reasons: collaboration issues, contractor errors, inaccurate forecasting, or unforeseen labor costs. Many of these issues can be traced back... Read more »

Flex Office Companies Have Bought Into The Suburban Renaissance — But Will Tenants Join Them?

What is an Advanced Digital Construction Management System?

Learn how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes funding for owners interested in digital project management information systems.

Scared of going back to the office? Companies hope these apps will help

Want to reserve an open desk as offices are rearranged for social distancing? Check. Need to locate your coworkers? Check. Looking to book a conference room that's big enough for two people to stay six feet apart? That's taken care of, too.

Why ‘Single Source’ is the Way to Go When Remodeling

At Custom Contracting, one of the most appealing benefits we bring our customers is the comfort and convenience of one-stop shopping. That’s what we mean when we refer to “single-source…

How Real-Time Job Costing Elevates Construction Management

Viewpoint Construction Software supports the construction accounting, project management and extended field teams for nearly 8,000 construction companies…

Top Benefits of Single Source Responsibility Construction

Business leaders have to make so many diverse decisions every day. One of the biggest investment decisions an owner can make is changing their facility. Single Source Responsibility or Design/Build is a less risky construction method to make decisions when remodeling, adding on, or building new.

Should You Localize or Single-Site?

The first step in international expansion is to make a plan about how you are going to communicate with your