For Construction Pros

Some Good News if You Work on Apartment Properties

While there's not much good news in the property management market lately, a report from Freddie Mac might just open the door for more work for contractors who work on multi-family properties. A report in the August 31 Wall Street Journal says...

Blog • September 1st, 2011

MGM Seeking Approval to Demolish Unfinished Las Vegas Tower

Press Release • August 29th, 2011

Homes of the Future?

The construction industry is always looking toward the future. Businesses and contractors are searching for ways to set themselves apart from the competition. Many strive to be the leader in innovative design and construction. And, of course, the...

Blog • August 23rd, 2011

Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Upgrading with Efficiency in Mind

Familiarize yourself with ESPCs and how they differ from more traditional methods of construction and renovation contracts.

Article • August 19th, 2011

NYC to Get Net-Zero Energy, Net-Zero Water Building

(Sustainable Business) - The 13,000-square-foot building will feature the most advanced sustainable engineering and design, resulting in net-zero water and energy use, sending power back to the grid.

Press Release • August 16th, 2011

When Complete, Freedom Tower Will Rise 1,776 Feet

(TimesUnion.com) - When the landmark at the World Trade Center is complete, it will max out at 102 floors, capped off by a 300-foot antenna that will make the Freedom Tower soar to a symbolic 1,776 feet.

Press Release • August 15th, 2011

World Trade Center Construction Workers Reportedly Drinking on the Job

With cost overruns crossing the $2 billion mark and the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, some construction workers were seen on midday breaks last week filling their bellies with booze.

Press Release • August 15th, 2011

Caesars to Break Ground on $500 Million Las Vegas Strip Project

Press Release • August 4th, 2011

Georgia Contractor Recognized for Helping Build Homes in Honor of Sept. 11 Victims and Servicemen and Women

Case honors Reames Concrete Company, Donates $1,000 to Valdosta-Lowndes County Habitat for Humanity

Press Release • July 22nd, 2011

Thomas Edison Designed Precast Concrete Homes

History may be in the past, but we are still learning about new developments in history. A researcher from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) recently presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Architectural Historians that Thomas...

Blog • June 13th, 2011

Stanford Gets Go-Ahead on $5 Billion Hospital Expansion

Press Release • June 13th, 2011

Tilt-Up Concrete Association Spearheads Design and Construction of Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial

A dedication ceremony will be held in conjunction with the opening of the 2011 TCA Annual Convention

Press Release • June 13th, 2011

NJ's $2.9 Billion Development Signs First Tenant

Press Release • June 13th, 2011

Exceeding Specs on a Structural Slab-on-deck

Birdwell and Associates far exceeds the specified FF and FL numbers on a formed and shored 3-foot-deep concrete structural deck for the University of Alabama's engineering school.

Article • May 20th, 2011

Modular Concrete Classrooms Save Money on School Additions

The school district of Palm Beach County, Fla., saved money and built sustainably when it reused modular classrooms from Royal Concrete Concepts in the construction of new school additions.

Article • May 20th, 2011