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Information and guides on different construction and building materials, including their properties and uses.

AI interfaces analyzing construction blueprints on a futuristic job site, identifying non-compliant submittals against a backdrop of a large building project.
Materials

Gilbane Integrates AI and Delivery Strategy for Construction Projects

Despite Gilbane reporting a record $14 billion in construction backlog, its new AI tools reveal that 72% of project submittals are non-compliant.

Luis Ortega· Jun 27· 2 min read
A large, modern Central Utility Plant under construction at the University of Kentucky, highlighting the $580 million investment and joint venture effort.

Walsh-Turner JV to build $580M UK Central Utility Plant

Luis Ortega · Jun 19
Expansive Amazon data center campus in rural Missouri, showcasing advanced technology and infrastructure against a twilight sky.

Amazon Unveils $10 Billion Data Center Campus in Missouri

Luis Ortega · Jun 18
Cross-section of a roof truss with properly installed and insulated ductwork, illustrating compliance with ASHRAE standards for energy efficiency.

Meeting ASHRAE Standards for Ductwork in Roof Trusses

Kyle Brenner · Jun 12
Bechtel construction crew overseeing the initial phase of Micron's massive $100 billion semiconductor factory complex in Clay, New York.

Bechtel to lead initial phase of Micron's $100B NY chip factory

Luis Ortega · Jun 11
A modern, sustainable stadium with solar panels and green spaces, symbolizing environmental responsibility in the sports industry.

USGBC Certifies 31 North American Stadiums for Sustainability

Levi’s Stadium, home to the San Francisco 49ers, achieved LEED Gold status in 2014.

Luis Ortega· Jun 9· 3 min
A busy construction site at dawn with many workers and cranes, illustrating the high demand for labor in the construction industry.

April 2026 sees highest construction job openings on record

On the last day of April 2026, the construction industry had 259,000 open jobs, marking its highest demand for workers ever recorded.

Luis Ortega· Jun 4· 3 min