Extreme weather occurrences — from hurricanes and floods to heatwaves and wildfires — are becoming more persistent and severe. This evolving climate landscape presents new challenges for construction ...

The construction industry has pushed to adapt to extreme heat, but this summer has shown it can’t avoid the trade-offs of rising temperatures. Firms have made investments to ensure worker safety and ...

The summer months are a time of high production for construction professionals, with the warmer, drier weather conducive to more productive construction work. But the warmer weather also means ...

New state laws block local heat protections for outdoor workers. Rising extreme heat days put asphalt crews at greater risk.

I should have brought a clipboard. When my editor suggested I try to go "behind the scenes" to capture the circus behind ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," I wasn't sure how to do that. Perhaps I ...

David Colter has owned an insurance agency in eastern North Dakota for 20 years. He said he’s never seen a more difficult time for businesses to find insurance carriers. He believes anyone who gets a ...

Modern bridges use advanced materials and construction techniques to survive in harsh environments. From resisting harsh weather to reinforcing against earthquakes and unstable geology, engineers must ...

Japanese manufacturing giant Komatsu has showcased its innovative designs in extreme construction technology by unveiling an ...

WEST UNION, Iowa --- The finish line is in sight. Larson Construction of Independence in a few hours will turn over a house the company and a legion of skilled professionals and volunteers fashioned ...