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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.

Polyisocyanurate (polyiso) roof insulation stands as one of the most widely used insulation products for low-slope commercial roofing systems.

The industry needs codes, specs, and plans operating in a single, connected workflow. When that coordination happens upstream, rework drops, resubmittals shrink, and the industry builds real capacity to close a housing gap that is only getting wider.

For brands and companies of all sizes, there are several key factors to consider when undergoing a rapid retail expansion, according to the retail design experts at Lawrence Group.

The state of the future construction workforce will be determined by steps taken today. Its success will rely on involvement at all levels – from new grads entering a workforce with native AI experience to AI pros equipped with critical technical expertise to seasoned professionals with 30+ years of industry experience under their belt.

With roots in Maharashtra, India, and an advanced education from Vanderbilt University, Vicky brings a truly global perspective to the complex challenges of modern construction.

The One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers sweeping, mostly taxpayer-friendly changes by locking in lower income tax rates, boosting standard deductions, and expanding deductions for tips, overtime, and auto loan interest while also raising the SALT cap and enhancing estate and business tax breaks.

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. 

The recent process changes for the development of the 2027 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are welcomed by some and disliked by others.  

In short, Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” was more than just campaign rhetoric. For architects and design firms, it provided real, tangible tax savings—and a rare policy nod to the profession’s economic importance.