Urban Development
6 articles
Services
Community groups revitalize public spaces in urban areas
Over 100 volunteers from 15 organizations recently cleaned St.
Scott Ramirez·September 20, 2026
Materials
Mass Timber and Engineered Wood in Modern Construction
The 2021 International Building Code (IBC) now allows mass timber buildings to reach 18 stories, a significant increase that redefines possibilities for urban construction.
Kyle Brenner·August 17, 2026
Industry
Multifamily boosts US construction starts, but broad recovery stalls
In June, construction of multifamily buildings with five or more units soared an astonishing 76.
Rick Donovan·July 18, 2026
Trades
Chicago City Council Approves $19M Greyhound Station Purchase
Chicago's City Council approved a $19.
Rick Donovan·June 23, 2026
Services
Saudi Arabia tenders 50 public parks for development
Fifty public parks across Saudi Arabia are now on the block for private companies to rehabilitate, operate, and maintain for 15 years.
Rick Donovan·May 20, 2026
Projects
Ford and Carhartt Launch Detroit ToolBank to Aid Community Projects
For just 2 cents, a Detroit community group can now rent a paint can key.
Scott Ramirez·May 3, 2026