In commercial building construction, the flow or sequence of critical work is relatively consistent. It typically begins with excavation and foundation work, followed by the supporting or superstructure, floors and roof.

News flash for those of us in the Northern climates—winter is coming. The cold weather will bring a host of problems: equipment will be strained, men become cold and frustrated, daylight hours will dramatically shorten; but construction schedules will keep on moving along. One trade dramatically affected by cold weather is fireproofing.

The doubly curving roof edge on the Antonov Auditorium called for specific expertise to develop the light-gauge framing and connection system. 

The just-released, version 4.1 of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Building Design and Construction guidelines makes achieving those LEED credits much more practical and rewarding.

A mobile, engaged, and highly motivated workforce is essential to the success of innovative technology firms.

When creating a truly motivating retail experience, the dedication of every construction team member is needed. Millennium Interiors in Pottstown, Pa., shows its commitment to its craft in all its jobs through its detailed work and corporate beliefs. 

The Candlewood Suites Hotel, designed for Fort Carson, has the typical 5-story layout. However, The Candlewood Suites Hotel was constructed with a metal rather than a wood frame. 

United Contractor Services LLC is a national subcontractor based in Atlanta, with offices located in Arlington, Texas, Orlando, Fla., and Charlotte, N.C. Founded nearly 10 years ago, the contractor has completed projects in almost every state within the continental U.S.

A proposed new U.S. Dept. of Labor regulation that would reshape apprenticeship programs across a wide range of industries has drawn sharply divided reactions from construction industry groups, with unions praising the plan, a major contractor group strongly criticizing it, and other contractor associations with relationships with unions also welcoming the proposed rule.

Ironwood Commercial Builders Inc. is a general contractor located in Concord, Calif., with offices in both California and Colorado.