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Design Cost Data The premier provider of cost estimating data to the design and construction industry 🚧 ft. cost guides, and informative industry articles.

Design Cost Data magazine is the leading industry resource for preliminary cost estimating. Each issue includes square foot building costs from actual buildings across the nation, material cost trends, sq. Architects, general contractors, appraisers, and others use the information provided in DCD for preliminary and conceptual estimating.

This week’s featured cost model highlights the ASCAYA Clubhouse, a luxury 22,000-square-foot community hub in Henderson,...
12/03/2025

This week’s featured cost model highlights the ASCAYA Clubhouse, a luxury 22,000-square-foot community hub in Henderson, Nevada. Built into a dramatic hillside, the project blends desert-inspired materials with resort-style amenities including pools, fitness spaces, event areas, and outdoor recreation. Discover how PENTA repurposed thousands of cubic yards of rock to create a sustainable and breathtaking retreat for residents.

Get build cost details: https://conta.cc/4osp9BD

Vitro Architectural Glass is celebrating major milestones across its Solarban® portfolio, including anniversaries of Sol...
12/02/2025

Vitro Architectural Glass is celebrating major milestones across its Solarban® portfolio, including anniversaries of Solarban 60, 70, and 90. For decades, these products have defined industry benchmarks for energy performance, clarity, and design flexibility. Explore how Solarban® glass continues to shape high-performance building envelopes across North America.

Learn more: https://conta.cc/3XP3LeZ

The BSA’s GRIT team has published its first Green Roof & Infrastructure Resource Handbook, offering a comprehensive guid...
12/01/2025

The BSA’s GRIT team has published its first Green Roof & Infrastructure Resource Handbook, offering a comprehensive guide to greener, climate-resilient design. The handbook features nine case studies and practical resources covering policy, design, and long-term project success.

Learn more: https://conta.cc/48EZL63

Construction firms added 19,000 jobs in September, driven largely by strong public-sector and data center demand. Craft ...
11/28/2025

Construction firms added 19,000 jobs in September, driven largely by strong public-sector and data center demand. Craft wages increased to $37.64 per hour, outpacing broader private-sector gains. Despite market uncertainty, contractors remain optimistic and continue expanding their workforce.

Read full article: https://conta.cc/48yFbVU

🚨 Studying for the 2024 ICC Residential Building Inspector B1 Exam?This is the must-have study tool to help you pass - t...
11/27/2025

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Skanska has completed the new 40,300-sq-ft Belmont Skating Rink and Athletic Facility, delivering a modern, fossil-fuel-...
11/25/2025

Skanska has completed the new 40,300-sq-ft Belmont Skating Rink and Athletic Facility, delivering a modern, fossil-fuel-free venue for the community. The rink features a regulation ice sheet, new locker rooms, bleacher seating, and rooftop solar panels for long-term sustainability. This state-of-the-art facility marks a major investment in Belmont’s athletes, residents, and future.

Read more: https://conta.cc/4o5O260

Construction employment bounced back in September, adding 19,000 jobs after three months of decline. Nonresidential sect...
11/24/2025

Construction employment bounced back in September, adding 19,000 jobs after three months of decline. Nonresidential sectors led growth, while wages continue to rise despite slow overall job gains. Contractors are optimistic about staffing increases in the next six months.

Read full article: https://conta.cc/3MemWw4

Architecture firm billings dipped in October 2025, yet inquiries for new projects reached an 18-month high. Regional tre...
11/21/2025

Architecture firm billings dipped in October 2025, yet inquiries for new projects reached an 18-month high. Regional trends vary, with the West seeing the steepest declines.

Read more: https://conta.cc/4rcTNRY

Cost Model of the Week: Environmental Lab Building located in Tampa, FloridaHillsborough County has unveiled its new sta...
11/19/2025

Cost Model of the Week: Environmental Lab Building located in Tampa, Florida

Hillsborough County has unveiled its new state-of-the-art Environmental Testing Laboratory, designed by Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. to consolidate and expand three separate lab facilities. Despite a highly constrained site, the team delivered a compact, efficient building that blends seamlessly with the existing Water Treatment Plant campus while housing advanced testing, safety, and HVAC systems.

View project details: https://conta.cc/3LGjcnb

Holiday shoppers are heading back to stores in record numbers, and the front door sets the tone for every visit. Automat...
11/18/2025

Holiday shoppers are heading back to stores in record numbers, and the front door sets the tone for every visit. Automatic doors help retailers manage heavy traffic, improve accessibility, and maintain safety during the busiest season of the year. Make sure your doors are ready - schedule a pre-holiday inspection now.

Read more: https://conta.cc/3WTdVef

After soaring to record levels, the Dodge Momentum Index fell 7% in October as both commercial and institutional plannin...
11/17/2025

After soaring to record levels, the Dodge Momentum Index fell 7% in October as both commercial and institutional planning cooled. Despite the slowdown, planning activity is still up sharply year-to-date, fueled by major data center and healthcare projects. See what’s driving the shift and how it shapes the months ahead.

Read full article: https://conta.cc/448zCuA

Nonresidential construction costs saw modest gains in Q3 2025, even as overall market conditions remained steady. Strong...
11/14/2025

Nonresidential construction costs saw modest gains in Q3 2025, even as overall market conditions remained steady. Stronger planning activity and easing supply pressures helped support confidence across commercial and institutional sectors. Get the full breakdown of cost trends, regional data, and market indicators in this quarter’s Construction Cost Index.

Read full article: https://conta.cc/47Y1a7m

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