ACI, NEU Release Certificate Program for Low-Carbon Concrete

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The American Concrete Institute released a new Certificate Program, Low-Carbon Concrete: Quantification, Design, and Compliance. A joint initiative between ACI University and NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, this new certificate program is designed to educate participants on the principles, tools and practices used to understand, quantify and reduce concrete’s embodied carbon. The program provides a structured introduction to how carbon considerations are integrated into modern concrete design, material selection, specification and construction, while maintaining required performance, durability and constructability. Completion of the program earns up to 11 Professional Development Hours. The program addresses the technical … Read more

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Ryan Companies Breaks Ground on Academy of Classical Education at Covington in Louisiana

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Ryan Companies US, in conjunction with Charter Schools USA, marks a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of the Academy of Classical Education at Covington, a 69,000-square-foot educational campus in Covington, Louisiana. Located in St. Tammany Parish, the K-8 public charter school is scheduled to open early August 2026. The new, tuition-free school addresses the high demand for more educational options in a growing community. It is the first public charter school in the area to offer a classical education. Expected to launch at full enrollment, the future-ready campus will include flexible and collaborative environments, such as athletic facilities, open learning … Read more

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Detroit’s Michigan Central Station Rehab Named Best Construction Project of 2025

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The rehabilitation of Detroit’s Michigan Central Station was the most outstanding construction projects of 2025, the Associated General Contractors of America announced. As a result, the project’s contractor, Christman | Brinker Corktown Transformational Joint Venture, received the overall top prize in the Baldwin Group Build America Awards. The joint venture also won a Build America Award for the best construction management renovation project valued over $126 million. The Christman/Brinker joint venture restored one of Detroit’s most iconic landmarks after more than 30 years of abandonment. Originally opened in 1913, the 640,000-square-foot Beaux-Arts station had suffered severe structural damage, water infiltration and extensive deterioration. Over 76 months, the team stabilized, restored and modernized the building while … Read more

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Construction Hiring Remained Slow in January

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The construction industry had 231,000 job openings on the last day of January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 14,000 in January and are down by 1,000 from the same time last year. “While construction hiring accelerated in January, rising to the fastest rate since the first half of 2025, that’s unfortunately not saying much,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “The … Read more

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IAPMO Opens Public Review for Manual on Construction Practices for Potable Building Water Systems

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IAPMO has opened a 45-day public review period for a revised draft of its Manual of Recommended Practice: Construction Practices for Potable Building Water Systems, inviting industry stakeholders to review and comment. The updated draft reflects ongoing refinement informed by industry experience, emerging research and stakeholder input. The manual provides guidance for managing potable building water systems during new construction, renovations, expansions and commissioning, helping protect water quality before buildings are occupied. The document addresses key construction-phase activities that can impact water quality, including preconstruction planning, construction practices, flushing protocols, water quality monitoring and preoccupancy disinfection. It is intended for … Read more

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