Want a ready-to-bake project? The American Institute of Architects has done a great job executing on their vision of assembling a listing of what it calls “stalled” projects. They currently have over 30 projects nationwide, and the AIA serves as matchmaker if you want to inquire about a project. Accessing the database requires that you [...]

Mr. Zeller writes in his NY Times “Green” Blog post “When Green Building Is Not Green Enough” that “The nation’s building stock plays a bigger role in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions than many Americans might realize.”  This is only true (a) because many Americans have chosen to ignore information that has been widely available [...]

I tuned in today to a Webcast focusing on the key factors affecting the recovery of the construction industry now. The discussion revolved around stimulus spending, the credit market, consumer confidence, and the housing market. It was an informative session featuring expert economists Jim Haughey, Ken Simonson, and Kermit Baker.  The webcast was put together [...]