Over the past decade, there has been tremendous growth in university construction spending. In 2017 alone, spending in the education sector rose nearly 11% to $92.4 billion. This includes both new campus construction...
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Christine Acker
Building 201: What Are Public-Private Partnerships (P3)?
Tips to Successfully Navigate PPPs for Construction Firms Public-Private Partnerships have been a popular method of construction in Europe for decades. It was developed in the UK in the 1990s because they believed that...
PlanGrid
Behind the Build: How Collaborative Structures Limited Made a Splash in Higher Education Construction
While construction in the higher education space is full of challenges, it can be one of the most rewarding segments of the building sector. Not only does the work involve building something tangible, but the end...
2018 UK Construction In Review: 4 Major Developments That Reshaped the Industry
Twelve months in construction hasn’t always meant a great deal of change. While industries like retail and transport have been completely transformed by digital disruption, UK construction has remained pretty constant...
Amanda Fennell
Oh, the Places You’ll Build: Why a Career in Construction Can Be the Stepping Stone You Need Â
Why choose a career in construction? We break down the unexpected benefits. Generally, when you hear the term “entry-level job,” you’d think that it’s a position that young professionals right out of college or with...
Grace Ellis
Behind the Build: Interview with Balint Simsik, Project Manager, Related Companies
In November, we spotlighted several veterans in construction in our Behind the Build blog series in lead up to Veterans Day. Nevertheless, veterans are a vital segment of the building workforce and we think it’s...
Attending World of Concrete 2019? Here’s the Tech You Need to Check Out
From game-changing innovations to a beer garden, here’s where you should spend your time. From January 22-25, around 60,000 builders will gather at the Las Vegas Convention Center for one of construction’s largest and...
10 Infrastructure Projects that Will Change Our World [SlideShare]
And How Construction Teams Can Continue to Deliver Amazing Infrastructure Projects Ever feel like a crane is looming above you along every street? Like there’s a new bridge going up on this corner, and the next turn...
5 Simple (Yet Powerful) Traits You Should Be Looking for in Construction Tech
Why Simplicity Reigns King and Queen in Construction Technology The best technology has always been the simplest. For instance, the iPod revolutionized the world with its limited functionality but huge memory storage...
Building for the Future: Taking Steps Towards a Sustainable Construction Industry
If you walk through the City of London, there are plenty of impressive buildings to catch your eye. The majesty of St Paul’s Cathedral and the medieval Guildhall stand proudly beside more modern iconic office...