Articles Tagged with ''construction firms''

UpCodes Adds AI-Native Plan Review to Its AEC QA/QC Platform

Plan Review runs within UpCodes' QA/QC Platform. Users can create projects and set their jurisdictions, code year, and building type once

June 23, 2026

UpCodes introduced Plan Review, an AI-native QA/QC feature that automatically analyzes project drawings against UpCodes library of 11 million locally adopted building codes.

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Poettker Construction Awards Grants and Scholarships through NextGen

Poettker Construction Company has awarded six grants and four scholarships to local schools and students through its NextGen program

June 7, 2026

Poettker Construction Company has awarded six grants and four scholarships to local schools and students through its NextGen program.

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Construction Industry Revolts Over New CSI Licensing Plan

The controversy continues to escalate, raising difficult questions about ownership, governance and who ultimately controls the standards underpinning the modern construction industry

Lindsay Lewis

May 29, 2026

The construction industry is facing mounting backlash over a controversial licensing and software initiative tied to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and its widely used classification systems, including MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass.

Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes

New AIA-AGC Framework Highlights Best Practices for Communication, Risk Management, and Team Performance

May 27, 2026

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry.

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ABC: Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January

Nonresidential construction input prices increased 1.8% for the month

May 13, 2026

Construction input prices increased 1.7% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data released.

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METALCON Launches 40 Under 40 Program

Nominations open through July 21

May 7, 2026

METALCON launched a new 40 Under 40 program recognizing emerging leaders in metal construction ahead of the trade show’s 35th anniversary event.

Integrate Construction Partners Donates Over $63,000 to St. Louis Area Charitable Organizations

Integrate Community reinforces a simple belief: building communities is about people first

May 5, 2026

Integrate Construction Partners’ Integrate Community, a community impact program propelled through employee-led initiatives, MBE/WBE inclusion, project-based giving and in-kind support, has contributed over $63,000 in charitable donations.

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Fortify Restoration Acquires Beach Contracting

This transaction marks Fortify's first add-on acquisition since the platform's launch, in July 2025, and represents a significant step in expanding its presence and density in its core market

May 5, 2026

Fortify Restoration, a portfolio company of Osceola Capital, announced the successful acquisition of Beach Contracting, a trusted provider of structural restoration services in South Florida.

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KAI Completes Northside Movement Center Supporting Justice, Advocacy in North St. Louis

The newly renovated, 36,000-square-foot building will serve as the shared home of ArchCity Defenders

March 20, 2026

KAI joined a crowd of more than 500 people to celebrate the official opening of the Northside Movement Center, a transformative project honoring generations of Black-led organizing while investing in the future of community-led advocacy.

Case Engineering Provides Structural Design on Warehouse/Office Addition to Reckitt Benckiser Plant

Case’s structural team partnered with St. Louis-based Dial Architects and Civil & Environmental Consultants to design structural support for the plant’s tilt-up concrete addition

February 12, 2026

Case Engineering recently provided structural engineering for a new warehouse/office addition to the Reckett Benckiser manufacturing plant in St. Peters, MO.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.