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McCarthy Building Cos. has broken ground on the $202.5-million Phase 2 expansion of the Tom Harpool Regional Water Treatment Plant in Providence Village, Texas—a project that will double treatment capacity to 60 million gal per day by 2028 to meet regional demand. The Upper Trinity Regional Water District, which serves 29 cities and utilities across…

In the early hours of the morning, through a wooden revolving door, the Pittsfield Cafe bustles in downtown Chicago. If you look up from your plate of flapjacks, you’ll notice that much of its historic home, the 38-story Pittsfield Building, is vacant office space. That could change soon, however, as the Chicago City Council recently…

  Budget season is here, and facility managers across the country are wrestling with the same fundamental challenge: how can you prioritize capital expenditures when you don’t know what equipment you have and what state of repair it’s in? This question becomes particularly critical when it comes to loading dock systems, where unexpected failures can…

The foundation of effective management is strong relationships. Stepping into your first management role in facilities management is a milestone that brings both excitement and a fair share of nerves to the table. Suddenly, you’re not just responsible for your own performance; you’re entrusted with guiding a team, setting priorities and making decisions that impact…

As state and local officials in Tennessee raise concerns over limited transparency surrounding the proposed $400-million Music City Loop—a transit tunnel in Nashville intended to connect downtown with the city’s international airport—lead developer The Boring Co. has quietly begun excavation near the Tennessee State Capitol. This activity comes despite the company’s statement to ENR that…

  In a construction market that’s booming, you would expect to see buildings rising stronger and smarter than ever. But scratch beneath the surface, and a different reality appears. As contractors scramble to meet demand and skilled labor becomes harder to find, construction defects are not just common; they’re quietly costing building owners millions. For…