US Commercial Construction Outlook Largely Positive, Says QBE North America

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QBE North America has released its U.S. Commercial Construction Outlook. The report, developed in partnership with Control Risks, explores near-term risks and opportunities for future growth in commercial construction. “While the industry continues to navigate labor and cost challenges, the overall trajectory for commercial construction remains positive in the United States,” said Ryan Powers, SVP, head of construction at QBE North America. “Our report shows that there are significant opportunities due to industrial construction, tax cuts and private equity activity, foreign investments in America and green construction.” Key themes explored in the 2025 report include: Labor shortages persist. Construction firms … Read more

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Construction Manager-at-Risk Tapped for New State Office Building in Louisiana

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The state of Louisiana has selected RNGD to serve as construction manager-at-risk for the New Southeast Louisiana State Office Building in Harvey, Louisiana (Project No. 01-107-24-OFC, F.01004573). The project will replace an existing structure with a modern, efficient facility designed to serve state agencies and the New Orleans community for generations to come. The $84-million project encompasses 116,000 square feet of modern office space designed by Trapolin-Peer and Gensler. The investment represents a new era for Louisiana’s state facilities, bringing contemporary infrastructure and enhanced functionality. RNGD will implement an integrated construction approach that draws on the company’s offsite manufacturing and … Read more

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Plaza West Tower at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Celebrates Grand Opening

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McCarthy Building Companies recently completed construction and celebrated the official opening of the new Plaza West Tower, an expansion of heart and vascular patient care, as well as radiology, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri. The 16-story, 660,000-square-foot Plaza West Tower is designed to enhance the experience for patients and their families under the expert care of WashU Medicine physicians and Barnes-Jewish Hospital clinical teams. With 224 private inpatient rooms and 56 private intensive care unit rooms, advanced imaging and the latest in surgical preparation and recovery, the tower provides modern clinical spaces and reinforces the region’s reputation as a hub for healthcare. The Design-Build Project, delivered by McCarthy in collaboration … Read more

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First Phase of Race Track Logistics Pompano Delivered

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Construction on the first phase of Race Track Logistics Pompano, a 1.5-million-square-foot industrial development in Pompano Beach, Florida, is complete. The project team included general contractor Frampton Construction Company, architect Ware Malcomb and developer Rockhill Management. The milestone provides four buildings for a total of more than 620,000 square feet of new Class A industrial space and the first product of its kind brought to Pompano Beach in years. The project transforms part of the former horse racing track into a logistics hub designed to meet South Florida’s surging demand for modern distribution facilities. Frampton’s scope included site development, vertical … Read more

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New Study Highlights Top Safety Challenges in Construction Industry

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The J. J. Keller Center for Market Insights in collaboration with the American Society of Safety Professionals has released their 2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges study. This benchmark report gives construction professionals a clearer picture of today’s most pressing safety and compliance issues and how these issues are affecting jobsite practices and overall performance. Key industry insights Labor shortages (38%), rising material costs (35%) and jobsite safety (32%) were the top three challenges cited by respondents 54% reported that inconsistent wear by workers was the greatest challenge to PPE practices 51% take employee mental health only “somewhat seriously” or “not … Read more

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