The roles of designers and contractors are being combined for more and more construction projects. This approach has benefits, but it also creates risks. Oles One traditional method of project ...

A design-build project has many advantages. There is only one point of contact for the owner to manage. The contractor has significant control over the entire design, procurement and construction ...

When I made the transition from the design profession to the construction business, I witnessed numerous looks of confusion and bewilderment from my family, friends and former colleagues. They could ...

Contractors’ use of virtual design and construction technology can help expedite development and fabrication of building systems, but application of these tools still requires teamwide collaboration ...

In the annals of construction disputes, it is a blip, not a blast. After a Flatiron Construction-Zachry Group joint venture struck out on most of its arbitrated claims against engineering firm ...

The Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte, N.C., involved the construction of two buildings—the Main Gallery Museum ...