Building Design & Construction

Building Design+Construction is a magazine and website focused on providing valuable information for professionals involved in designing, building, and managing non-residential construction projects. Since its inception in 1950, the publication has been released monthly, totaling 12 issues each year. In 2010, the magazine was sold by Reed Business Information to MB Media, which was later acquired by SGC Horizon, LLC.

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A new plant decontaminates construction waste for reuse

3 weeks ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Building MaterialsA still-unique alternative to landfill disposal opens in Philadelphia. May 14, 20253 min read Eco Materials A new Wash Plant in Philadelphia can process 250 truckloads of construction waste per day. Most contaminated waste materials generated from excavation of construction job sites are either buried in landfills or burned. There are fewer than 10 plants in the U.S. that wash and clean soil for reuse and legally dispose of contaminated fill.
A new community center rises in a Massachusetts city in transition

3 weeks ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Sports and Recreational FacilitiesThe Fieldhouse+ will serve kids in Dorchester May 12, 20253 min read RODE Architects The front area of The FIeldhouse+ will include a cafe and terraced seating. Last month, ground broke on a 110,000-sf lot in Dorchester, Mass., for The Fieldhouse+, a 75,000-sf sports and community center that is designed to serve children of all ages.
A poll of contractors recounts perennial reasons for project delays

4 weeks ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

ContractorsBudgeting and scheduling topped the list of roadblocks. May 9, 20253 min read It is, perhaps, worth remembering that speed bumps to construction growth didn’t suddenly materialize with new leadership in Washington and 145% tariffs on imports. A recently released poll of construction professionals found a sizable majority, 80%, that was optimistic about the demand for large-scale projects increasing over the next three to five years.
Caddell Construction leans in on commercial projects

1 month ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

ContractorsThe division now has its own president, and is mapping its future growth selectively. May 8, 20253 min read Caddell Construction Caddell provided preconstruction and construction services for the $150 million, 2.5-million-sf Walmart Distribution Center in Lancaster, Texas, on 291 acres. In 2024, Caddell Construction’s Commercial division generated $350 million in revenue, representing a 110% increase over a three-year period.
Turner Construction digs deeper into offsite manufacturing

1 month ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

ContractorsIts latest launch, xPL Offsite, will target large multi-trade projects with repeatable systems and components. May 6, 20254 min read Turner Construction In July, xPL Offsite will relocate its manufacturing to a 200,000-sf factory in Alabama. Turner Construction today announced the launch of a subsidiary called xPL Offsite that offers prefabrication services as part of an end-to-end supply-chain solution.
Spatial variety is the spice of office life

1 month ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Office BuildingsGensler’s latest Global Workplace Survey identifies where office design can improve collaboration and productivity. April 23, 20256 min read Pixabay The conventional conference room is no longer the primary space for office worker interaction. Today’s workforce desires an experience that is intentional, aligned, and purpose-driven—and one that continuously adapts to workers’ evolving expectations.
In with the new: University of Tennessee Knoxville begins construction on Student Success Center

1 month ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Education FacilitiesFacility will include two 300-seat auditoriums. April 15, 20252 min read Courtesy of Hoar Construction The 116,000-sf Student Success Center will be the first on University of Tennessee-Knoxville's campus to utilize mass timber in its construction. Melrose Hall at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (UTK) is typical of the aging student buildings that have outlived their usefulness and are being overhauled or replaced on campuses across the country.
Kraus-Anderson completes new Central Service Center in Minnesota

1 month ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Government BuildingsThe building will offer residents more mass transit options. April 15, 20252 min read Courtesy Kraus-Anderson The new Central Service Center in Woodbury, Minn., showcases mass timber design. Late this summer, Washington County in Minnesota expects to open its new Central Service Center, a 31,375-sf building located next to the Woodbury Village shopping mall in Woodbury, Minn., a suburb of St. Paul.
Corgan offers a tool to measure mass timber’s real production carbon footprint

2 months ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Mass TimberIts calculator accounts for “overlooked” factors, like harvesting residue and tree species. April 7, 20253 min read Corgan Only about 35% of a harvested tree makes it to the building stage. The harvesting residue, called slash, re-releases biogenic carbon. Global demand for wood as a building material is expected to quadruple by 2050. Demand is being driven in part by the rising popularity of mass timber for its aesthetics and eco friendliness.
Atlanta consultant launches AI-powered architecture practice

2 months ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

AEC Tech InnovationCove Architecture is using proprietary software that streamlines the design process. March 26, 20254 min read Cove Architecture A rendering of the Ralph David Abernathy Row Houses in Atlanta, which Cove Architecture designed in 15 days. The multifamily project includes 15 row houses, with each unit outfitted with smart home technologies and sustainability features.