Global construction giant selected as construction manager for N.Y. port

Skanska USA has been selected as the construction manager for the port upgrade of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT), a key infrastructure for the construction of the Empire and Beacon Wind offshore wind projects in Long Island, New York.

Smithsonian American Art Museum to start renovation targeting visitor experience

The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) in Washington, D.C., has announced its plan to revitalize its permanent collection galleries and renew its key public spaces, to provide a more impactful and inclusive visitor experience.

Post-earthquake: Turkey detains, arrests 130+ accused of poor construction practices

After the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake, which led to more than 40,000 reported casualties, the Turkish government has detained or sent arrest warrants for more than 130 people, including nine contractors, accused of involvement in illegal or poor-quality construction.

Old and new seamlessly coexist in school building post-renovation

Originally built in 1931 as a gymnasium, a Spanish Colonial Revival style building at a 60-ha (150-acre) boarding school in Claremont, California, underwent a transformation, to turn into a community center, by bridging its older design elements with new contemporary additions.

Dragons and daylight: Maximizing sunlight and climate control with TDDs

For four-year-old Nakal and eight-year-old Berani, two Komodo dragons, the comforts of home have been difficult to reproduce where they reside: in the rainy, gray region of the Pacific Northwest. The pair, born in the tropical climate of Indonesia, share a unique set of environmental needs that have challenged the construction of their living space for years.

Staying in control with fabric cladding

In the last decade, technology, new materials, and improved methods have allowed fabric buildings to become a practical option for many construction projects. These innovations have given the industry a needed push forward, but they have also created new challenges.