Traditionally notorious for guzzling energy and water, stadiums across the country have made strides toward reducing their footprint. Attention to renewable infrastructure, such as solar roof designs, utilization of low-carbon, recycled, and locally sourced materials, as well as innovative water...

Although “speed ride” and “city bus” are phrases that have not typically been used in the same sentence, we may find ourselves uttering them in real time with increased frequency. Given the expense of constructing light rail systems, cities across...

With demand for data centers surging, federal leadership is eager to remove hurdles and provide incentives to accelerate builds. Energy and manufacturing projects related to data centers are also eligible for funds, tax credits, and loans. Reducing red tape? Yes,...

Before 2025 gets too much further along, it’s a good idea to check in on your business plan. The smart move isn't clinging to outdated projections but proactively anticipating challenges. For example, consider how disruptions from the California fires could...

In the continued effort to breathe new life into roads, bridges, airports and other vital transportation infrastructure across the country, nearly $9 billion in federal funds was recently authorized and is headed out to states. For construction businesses with an...

The first, national, green bank in the United States, the Coalition for Green Capital, is open for business, with the goal of directing $5 billion from 2022’a Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into projects supporting clean energy across the country, while...

As the work of rebuilding after Hurricanes Helene and Milton unfolds, states across the country are pressing ahead with critical “infrastructure resiliency” projects designed to curtail damage and improve preparedness in the face of severe weather events, especially flooding.  High...

Although we have a tendency to take roads for granted, the fact is, they need consistent attention—ever more so in the face of climate change. At the recent National Institute of Building Sciences’ Building Innovation Conference, experts pointed out that...

As incidents of extreme weather continue to make news around the country, it’s clear that many of our surface transportation systems are not up to the challenge. Increasing resilience in the face of everything from floods, to rising sea levels...

What’s Old Is New: Innovation Although synthetic macrofibers have been available as alternatives to steel for several decades, the risks associated with innovating have kept builders away. However, the completion of several major projects in recent years now provides both...