Bridging Academia and Industry  – Construction Executive

The 2025 CIB World Building Congress Industry Forum. The gap between academic research and the needs of contractors, owners and engineers in the field has been apparent for some time. The 2025 CIB World Building Congress Industry Forum held at Purdue University in May proved to be that rare bridge: a full-day forum built not […]

‘Ladies and Gentlemen, This Does Not Mean Recession’: Anirban Basu on State of 2025 Q3 Construction Economy

Basu’s newsletter stated that construction has been in contraction for 14 months, so why does he seem relatively upbeat this quarter? In his Q3 Construction Economic Update and Forecast webinar, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu presented metrics on U.S. economic conditions, the U.S. labor market, effects of Trump admin policies and more. While some stats […]

What to Ask When Comparing Waterproofing Warranties

When you’re in the process of comparing waterproofing warranties, what questions do you ask? It’s not just about the length of the warranty, but also, what does it truly cover? Does it include labor and materials? Are there any exclusions or limitations you should be aware of? Is the warranty transferable if you decide to […]