Adaptive reuse project to be re-energized

For this project, the building’s mid-century facade will be preserved. Image courtesy John Roberts, fortwortharchitecture.com Demolition is underway on the adaptive reuse of the 27,871 m2 (300,000 sf) former Oncor Building in Downtown Fort Worth. Developed by 3L Real Estate, the multi-family conversion construction is led by Hasen. For this project, the building’s mid-century facade […]

Texture takes center stage 2026 tile trends report

National Tile Day honors the beauty and versatility of ceramic and porcelain tiles across a vast array of residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, indoor and outdoor designs and installations. Photo courtesy ONIX North America’s largest international showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone has released the top 10 tile trends for 2026 in honor of National […]

Nearly 90% of U.S. Construction Workers Are Not Union Members

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18—According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Union Members Summary released today, 11.1% of U.S. construction industry workers belong to a union, an increase from 10.3% in 2024, versus 88.9% who do not.  The BLS reported that 995,000 construction industry workers were members of a union, […]