‘The Forest Trail’ Village: Europe’s Largest 3D-Printed Housing Project

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In Denmark, a student village of 36 3D-printed apartments — Skovsporet, or “The Forest Trail” — has been completed by 3DCP Group. Printed onsite using a COBOD 3D printer for affordable housing organization NordVestBO, The Forest Trail is Europe’s largest 3D-printed housing project — and its first students have moved in. Each of the apartments were printed onsite by a single BOD3 construction 3D printer by COBOD, operated throughout by the same crew of three workers, who completed one building of six apartments in just five working days. A conventional site of this size would need considerably more workers on […]

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RLB North America Releases Q2 2026 Construction Cost Report

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Rider Levett Bucknall has released its second quarter 2026 Quarterly Construction Cost Report, highlighting a period of strategic alignment and healthy stabilization across the North American construction market. Construction cost inflation has settled into a sustainable quarterly pace of approximately 1%, allowing developers to advance long-term capital investments with greater clarity. RLB’s tracking shows an industry grounded in steady progress and structural strength. Driven by a major influx of data center developments, infrastructure assignments, healthcare facilities and educational construction, the national construction backlog indicator rose to 8.8 months this quarter. This robust pipeline provides a substantial runway of work for […]

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Ball Elementary School Completes $4.5M Geothermal System Conversion

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S. M. Wilson & Co., serving as general contractor, has completed a $4.5-million comprehensive upgrade project for Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5 in Chatham, Illinois. The project at Ball Elementary School was designed to enhance energy efficiency and indoor comfort for students and staff, while supporting the district’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure and long-term operational savings. The project centered on converting the school’s existing variable refrigerant flow system to a geothermal system. In addition to the HVAC conversion, the project included complete ceiling replacement throughout the school to accommodate the new mechanical systems and refresh the interior environment. Significant […]

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Historic Renovation of Nashville’s War Memorial Building Modernized for Accessibility, Functionality

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The comprehensive renovation of Nashville Tennessee’s War Memorial Building is complete. Construction began in February 2024 on the 145,000-square-foot landmark, delivering significant accessibility upgrades, modernized building systems and reimagined office and public spaces while preserving its historic character. Skanska served as the general contractor on the project. Originally constructed in 1925, the War Memorial Building was built to honor Tennessee soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and later served as the first home of the Tennessee State Museum. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains one of the city’s most recognizable […]

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10 Tips for Safer Generator Usage

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Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out. They can bring power to remote jobsites, aid in disaster recovery and assist homeowners in emergencies. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using generators. “Not having power when you need it is frustrating, so a generator can provide emergency backup power at a reasonable cost,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI. “It’s important to follow all manufacturer’s […]

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