Design-Build Institute of America Data Reveals Steady Growth in Design-Build Use WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new study analyzing the design-build project delivery method in the United States shows it was used on average in more than 40 percent of non-residential construction projects in 2010, a ten percent increase since 2005. The study was commissioned by the Design-Build Institute of America and was completed by RSMeans Reed Construction Data Market Intelligence. Design-build is an integrated approach that delivers design and construction services under one contract with a single point of responsibility. “This report reinforces that design-build is a growing and popular … Read more

MT. VERNON, Iowa — The Tilt-Up Concrete Association— a nonprofit international organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method — along with the Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department and the Concrete Promotional Group of Kansas City will be spearheading the design and construction of the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial. Developed by the TCA to encourage member companies and organizations of the Annual Convention's host city to give back to the community, work is being performed on the project leading up to the Convention being held in Kansas City, Mo. … Read more

Fourteen student teams from the United States and Canada have won the 2011 edition of the annual AEM Construction Challenge presented by Volvo Construction Equipment. The annual challenge is held at the Global Finals of Destination ImagiNation (DI). The 2011 event took place May 25-28 at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. AEM along with DI developed the Construction Challenge to engage students through a hands-on, educational experience that introduces them to construction careers such as engineers, equipment technicians and manufacturing professionals. In addition to the annual challenge, AEM also conducts a challenge program at the triennial CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE … Read more