Articles Tagged with ''construction firms''

KAI Build Names Industry Veteran Paul Giacoletto as President

As president, Giacoletto will lead KAI Build’s strategic direction and operations

January 14, 2026

KAI announced that Paul Giacoletto has joined the firm as president of KAI Build.

A resilient U.S. construction economy continues to expand at the top, even as cash-flow pressure and workforce shortages build beneath the surface.

Economic Analysis

Construction’s Split-screen Economy: Resilience at the Top, Strain Below

Private-sector reports offer snapshot of construction and design-industry performance as federal data remain unavailable

Bryan Gottlieb

October 10, 2025

With federal data frozen by the shutdown, new industry reports reveal steady growth in design services but rising financial and labor pressures.

Data Reveals the Biggest Motivators and Challenges to AI Adoption in Construction

The 2025 Annual AI Benchmarking Report from BuiltWorlds gives a detailed look into why and how AI is or isn’t being adopted and implemented across the global AEC industry

October 9, 2025

The majority of the construction industry is embracing artificial intelligence, albeit at varying levels of implementation, but significant challenges remain that may ultimately stunt adoption rates, according to the 2025 Annual AI Benchmarking Report from BuiltWorlds.

Orion Construction Breaks Ground on “Project T” for Harbor Habitat for Humanity

The $8.1 million project is expected to be completed in 12 months

October 2, 2025

Orion Construction, in partnership with Renovare Development and Harbor Habitat for Humanity, officially broke ground on Project T, a new multi-family, multi-use housing development designed to bring affordable, energy-efficient homes.

New Bluebeam Survey Uncovers Major Gaps in Prostate Cancer Screening Among Construction Workers

Bluebeam partners with ZERO Prostate Cancer to launch the Check Yourself campaign to break stigma and boost life-saving screenings

September 10, 2025

Bluebeam announced results from their 2025 State of Men's Health in Construction survey.

Arno Skalski and Ethan Fields headshots next to each other

Gale Associates, Inc. Announces Portland, Maine Office Leadership

Gale Associates is a leading consulting engineering ﬁrm delivering evaluation, design, renovation, and restoration services for buildings, infrastructures, and sites

September 10, 2025

Gale Associates, Inc., a consulting engineering ﬁrm, announced Arno Skalski, LEEP AP, Associate AIA to lead the ﬁrm’s Portland Oﬃce.

How to Stay Ahead of Trump’s Copper Tariffs

Trump’s ever-changing tariff policy spurs construction businesses to rethink production plans

August 18, 2025

With the Trump administration enacting a 50 percent tariff on steel and copper and a 25-35 percent tariff on lumber, construction businesses are rushing to figure out how they can stay ahead of costs, according to industry leaders at EPD.

Bruce Holland to Receive SIUE's Distinguished Service Award at Engineering Commencement

Holland will receive this prestigious award for decades of dedication to the Metro East region and the SIUE community

May 9, 2025

Bruce Holland, founder and CEO of Holland Construction Services, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering Distinguished Service Award.

Ben Aune and Darby Owenby headshots from Elevate

Elevate Structures Announces New Executive Staff

Aune joins as Vice President of Construction and Owenby named Vice President of Operations

April 4, 2025

Elevate Structures is expanding its construction expertise with the addition of Ben Aune as Vice President of Construction and the promotion of Darby Owenby to Vice President of Operations.

ASI Construction CEO Jay Andreas Wins Publication's C-Suite Award

July 26, 2021

Jay Andreas, CEO of ASI Construction in Burr Ridge, was one of 20 suburban business leaders who received the Daily Herald Business Ledger's C-Suite Awards.

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.