New Commercial Construction Breaks Ground in Catoosa

November 13, 2014 marked the groundbreaking ceremony for the new office complex of Linde Process Plants. This office complex is an expansion of the existing Linde Proces Plant and manufacturing facility at the Port of Catoosa. The new offices are … Continue reading

New Building Codes Will Change the Face of Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa City officials are preparing for a series of building code changes that will affect all future construction near the University of Alabama. Recently, the Planning and Zoning Commission passed a group of recommendations to improve the standards for exterior … Continue reading

Office Construction in Austin Picks Up Steam

With two major office towers already underway in downtown Austin, two of the area’s biggest developers are planning to build two more. Trammell Crow Company and their partners are heading up the Block 23 Green Water Treatment Plant, and Schlosser … Continue reading

2014 To Be Second Best Year Ever For Texas Housing Market

In a report issued by Texas A&M’s Real Estate Center, economists say they expect 2014 to be a record-setter for the Texas real estate market. Jim Gaines, an economist with the center, says that “Last year was the second-best year … Continue reading

10% Jump in Construction Starts for September

According to McGraw Hill Construction, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of $604.1 billion amounts to a 10% increase nationwide in September. This welcome increase follows a the disappointing yo-yo pattern of July and August, and marks the highest level in … Continue reading

Mixing It Up in Suburbia- Mixed Use Property Skyrockets in Dallas Submarkets

The suburbs of Richardson and Plano are upping the ante in the Dallas real estate market. In an effort to anticipate the demands of an increasing population density in the region, both cities are raising height limits for office towers … Continue reading

Quality May Falter During Construction Industry Boom

The enormous growth in residential and commercial construction might suffer from quality issues, according to Quality Built, LLC, a firm that offers quality assurance and risk management support to the construction industry.  Quality Built’s construction defect data bank is the … Continue reading

Build Faster, Cheaper, and Greener With 3D Modeling

3D modeling technology is gaining ground as a means to drive efficient, green construction efforts. Use of 3D modeling as a design tool improves the quality of technical information that builders can get from tech specs. Higher-quality information will help … Continue reading

New Office Condos, Retro Locale for Miami Businesses

One Flagler, the 15-story building at 14 NE First Ave. that is one of the most iconic buildings in Miami, is being renovated into office condominiums. Built in 1952 and designed by internationally renowned architect Morris Lapidus, the 15-story epitome … Continue reading

Meritage Homes Moves to Cypress Waters

In a move that immediately reflects the growth and potential of the DFW real estate market, Meritage Homes will be relocating its regional headquarters to the Billingsley Company’s new Cypress Waters development. This Arizona-based building firm specializes in developing master-planned … Continue reading