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Improving the air we breathe

After COVID-19, how can we improve the health of our indoor environments? In this white paper, we share our research about the factors that affect indoor air quality and summarize considerations based on the type of mechanical system.

February 18, 2021
High performance & sustainability
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A voice amplified

Meeting diversity goals is difficult if XBE partners don't qualify for our construction projects. How can we help minority partners overcome challenges answering pre-qualification and bid questions?

January 26, 2021
Diversity
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7 tips for communicating when wearing a face mask

Masks have made us all hard of hearing these days. How can we overcome this physical barrier and ensure our message is getting through?

December 2, 2020
Safety
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Future in Focus: Transforming Pepper's tomorrow

The conclusion to Pepper's Future in Focus series, Shannan Ghera interviews Jake Pepper about his perspective on how the company has weathered the challenges of 2020 and the future of the company and the construction industry.

November 6, 2020
Future In Focus
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Highland District Hospital’s new beginning

We're excite to complete the Highland District Hospital expansion project because of what it mean to the local community. The hospital administration is grateful for how the community has supported them.

October 2, 2020
Healthcare
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COVID-19 impact on K-12 construction in the Midwest and beyond

How have students, parents and educators managed the return to school, and how well are the facilities able to support the future of learning? In this article, we share our own team's personal concerns and level of satisfaction with the educational experience, as well as discuss how schools are adapting their facilities in response to COVID-19.

September 29, 2020
Education, Future In Focus
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AGC ConstructorCast Episode: The most innovative contractors in the industry

What does the future of innovation hold for construction? Learn about the innovation behind three award-winning technologies.

August 25, 2020
High performance & sustainability, Emerging technology
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The Best Casino Contractors in the U.S

<p><span><span>Casinos are now known for creating complete entertainment experiences for guests. Between restaurants, retail stores, nightclubs and spas, casinos have become somewhere both gaming and non-gaming guests can visit and enjoy.

August 12, 2020
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Future in Focus: Improving workplace health and sustainability

Prior to the pandemic, offices were about creating a culture of collaboration. While collaboration remains a top priority, we're seeing employees' health and well-being take center stage, now more than ever.

August 11, 2020
Workplace, Future In Focus
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10 trends changing the post-COVID-19 workplace environment

How we work today is changing our workplace environment. How will that affect future construction projects? Building on a popular post from a few years ago, we've identified some new trends that will drive the office environment of the future.

August 2, 2020
Workplace
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Future in Focus: Adapting how we build to deliver industrial space

How have industrial construction pricing, manpower and supply chain been impacted by the pandemic? Our industry leaders share what they're seeing in the market, how we've adjusted how we work and the future of warehouse and distribution facilities.

July 19, 2020
Industrial and manufacturing, Future In Focus
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Adapting construction for post-pandemic healthcare facilities

What is the status of healthcare construction today? How will a new model of care impact facilities? As healthcare providers plan for the future, we're thinking about how technology can enable healthier healing environments.

June 25, 2020
Future In Focus, Healthcare