If You Build It, Will They Really Come?
From the movie, Field of Dreams, we all wanted to believe in Iowa farmer Ray (Kevin Costner) and his dream of building a baseball diamond on farmland out in the… Read more »
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What Is Hyperloop Technology?
Straight out of a Jules Verne novel, Hyperloop Technology is a mass transit system where passengers travel in a pressurized capsule. The capsule is supported by a thin cushion of… Read more »
Why Build Your Next High Rise Out of Wood?
Builders in British Columbia are changing the way contractors think about tall structures. In the past, architects and builders have used materials like aluminum, brick, glass, concrete, plastic and steel…. Read more »
Construction Worker Salaries Rising Due to Shrinking Pool
A new report from the Associated General Contractors of America shows that the salaries for the construction worker are on the rise. They are actually increasing at a higher rate… Read more »
How to Start A Minority-Owned Construction Company
Minority-owned businesses can receive incentives from various government agencies to help them compete against larger companies. This includes construction companies. At least 51 percent of the company must be owned… Read more »
Deadly Crane Accidents Spur New OSHA Regulations
Though the construction boom is healthy for our economy, this type of work is often dangerous and prone to serious accidents. Construction cranes can be especially deadly. And they’ve been… Read more »
Construction on Tallest Building in Miami Set to Move Forward This Year
SkyRise Miami, a 1,000-foot-tall entertainment and observation tower will begin construction later this year. When completed, it may be the tallest structure in Florida. The reason this designation is in… Read more »
Construction on Legoland New York Comes to a Screeching Halt
Heavy rains in the area have caused building inspectors to shut down the Legoland New York construction site. Though it may seem like a drastic penalty, this is not the… Read more »
Amazon Gets Political Opposition For Plans to Build HQ2 in NYC
Amazon has announced that it will not proceed with building its HQ2 in New York City. The company spent a year searching for just the right location for its new… Read more »