June begins the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through November 30. Natural disasters present challenges for construction equipment and operators in such a way that calls for planning and ...

Workers clean the rubble of a collapsed building in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Antakya, Turkey. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani Climate events can have a devastating impact on communities, ...

In the wake of increasingly frequent natural disasters, construction insurance has become more critical than ever. While many stakeholders view insurance as just another project cost, it is actually ...

It was reported on the 28th that 248 construction sites temporarily halted work at three construction companies—POSCO E&C, Daewoo Engineering & Construction, and DL Construction Co.—where major ...

When an offshore drilling rig erupted, spewing oil into the Gulf of Mexico, a local staffing firm sprang into action. The New Orleans-based company had been placing highly skilled labor for marine and ...

Disasters in California, Hawaii and the Southeast are spurring growth in both industries as owners of ravaged properties grow increasingly open to alternative rebuilding methods that could save time ...

According to 2020 data from the National Association of Home Builders, 90% of new homes were wood-frames 2019, 10% were concrete-framed homes, and less than half a percent were steel-framed. The ...