Building a Great Outcome

Five Keys To A Successful Construction Project For leaders interested in growing their company or organization’s physical presence or renovating their existing environment, embarking on a construction project is an exciting moment filled with possibilities. At the same time, the experience can present challenges on multiple levels, from choosing how to approach the design and…

Think Green For Long-Term Advantages

Building for Sustainability Sustainability in construction has become a growing focus in the industry over the past two decades. With the construction industry producing roughly 40 percent of all carbon emissions each year, changes need to be made in order to reduce the impact on the environment. How do you build sustainable? Sustainable construction is…

Thinking Forward: Long-Lead Times in Construction

In today’s market, keeping on top of long-lead items can be difficult. From the type of material to the skilled trade that it requires, hitting a deadline that requires a specific material or trade may take longer than in prior years. Long-lead items may include MEP equipment, roofing material, lighting fixtures, doors, and frames, but…

Spotlight On: Specification Products — Reimagining Concrete

Six years ago, Meyer Najem began using Specification Products’ Element 5 (E5) concrete admixtures on construction projects. Specification Products is disrupting the concrete industry, providing a new and innovative approach to solving decades old concrete challenges. As a construction veteran and concrete expert, Joe Shetterley, founder and President of Specification Products, always knew there had…