(Or an oncoming train?)

It appears that the first signs of clearing are in the air for the beleaguered construction industry, especially in the northeast. 

The ABI (http://www.aia.org/practicing/AIAB086270)  published October 22, 2010 indicates a significant jump into positive/… Read full post »

It was inevitable.  Watching it happen from the inside has been surreal.  This has affected so many people and businesses I can’t keep track of the changes and the closures. We are living through a re-boot of our entire industry. 

When American homes became piggy ba… Read full post »

Construction Outlook for 2010; Partly Cloudy Giving Way To Afternoon Sunshine.

Are we there yet?  It's the question that get's asked over and over.

 No. But at least it looks like we are finally on the road to getting there. 

 The “we” to whom I refer is the… Read full post »

Great Opportunities and Big Risk for Owners In Construction Projects 

Construction is on sale. It’s a great time to build; projects can be built for 25% less cost than 18 months ago.  Competent crews and materials are readily available.  We’re talking about great potential… Read full post »

William Graves,  November 2009

Design/Build has been around for years, milenia actually, but during the past century of building it has played only a minor role. Frequently, during the past couple of decades articles would herald that the Design/Build delivery system was about to becom… Read full post »

September 09

-Construction prices appear to have stabilized  (at the bottom).

-On bid day fewer contractors are going kamikaze (than last quarter).

-The market is up, I believe that the magic of hitting a 5 figure Dow will renew confidence (maybe) 

Strange days for builders. 

GC&… Read full post »

I'm a builder, have been for more than 20 years.  Everywhere I go and with everyone I meet in this business, the talk among builders, architects and developers always comes around to the question, “Have we hit bottom yet?”

While I am totally unqualified to make predictions about… Read full post »