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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Cost and sustainability drive mass timber projects in Wisconsin and California

1 week ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Mass TimberOne project will be tallest in U.S.; another a first on campus. June 16, 20253 min read Kyle Jeffers Photography The two-story University Services building is the first made from mass timber for the California State University system. The inclination for using mass timber as a construction material continues to rise among developers and their AEC partners.
CannonDesign grows by broadening its service portfolio

2 weeks ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

ArchitectsThe AE firm’s goal is to establish longer-term relations with its clientsJune 12, 20253 min read CannonDesign CannonDesign's Yazdani Studio designed The Resnick Sustainability Center at Caltech, which connects researchers, students, and industry in the pursuit of breakthrough climate science.
Airport terminals take flight with passenger-centric upgrades and additions

2 weeks ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

AirportsRising traveler volumes, advances in technology, and wellness preferences are project drivers.
A new tool smooths collaboration for design feasibility

3 weeks ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

AEC Tech InnovationThe startup Arcol this week launched its web-based platform that unencumbers information exchange. June 4, 20253 min read Arcol Arcol's' platform for early design feasibility analysis allows users to collaborate with a single digital tool, and see project information as it changes. There is no shortage of new digital products that come onto the market promising to reshape and streamline the workflow of construction projects.
Swinerton’s East Coast operations are paying dividends

3 weeks ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

ContractorsThe GC’s three divisions in that region are projecting an 83% revenue gain this year. June 3, 20253 min read Swinerton This multi-phased, 35,000-sf refresh of Patreon’s corporate office inside a New York City landmark tower included a complete interior fit-out. Seven years after expanding its operations to the East Coast, California-based GC Swinerton has witnessed notable growth.
A new plant decontaminates construction waste for reuse

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.