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Why builders should focus on the ‘tone’ of a project from the start

By assessing language and communicating clearly about public project costs, builders can vastly improve project…

The 9 largest commercial construction starts of August 2025

The pace of groundbreaking growth is beginning to level off, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Why relationships matter more than titles or pedigree

When everyone is highly qualified, clients pick partners based on trust. It takes time and…

Apartment starts rise 16% YOY in August

The number of buildings with five-plus units beginning construction fell 20% year over year, while…

McDermott lands role on $25B Louisiana LNG plant

Amid a groundswell of government support for large energy projects, Monkey Island LNG expects to…

How 1 JV blended disciplines to succeed with mass timber

Carter Schmid, project manager for McCarthy, explains how the partnership used the alternative building material…

Stop chasing, start leading: How AI is redefining construction finance

Construction runs on cash flow, but AI is changing who leads the rhythm. Here’s how.

The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts

Lack of clarity over payment, change orders, timelines and quality of work all contribute to…

Lilly to build $5B cancer drug facility in Virginia

It is expected to create 1,800 construction jobs and is one of four U.S. manufacturing…

Private construction steadies, but public abandonments jump

Despite relief in the commercial sector, the Project Stress Index remains higher than a year…