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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.

08/11/2025

Only half of U.S. metro areas added construction jobs between June 2024 and June 2025, with AGC citing tariff uncertainty and labor shortages as key factors slowing demand.

While markets like Arlington, Cincinnati, and Miami saw notable gains, over 100 metros lost jobs or saw no change at all.

AGC urges clearer trade policy and balanced labor measures to help jumpstart growth across the construction sector.

Read full article: https://conta.cc/4m7aLhP

08/10/2025

The newly completed 700 Santana Row in San Jose shines with Vitro’s Solarban® 70 glass, delivering exceptional daylight, energy efficiency, and a striking façade that anchors this mixed-use destination.

Designed by WRNS Studio, the 8-story, LEED® Silver-certified building features 28,000 SF of retail, 290,000 SF of office space, and a curtain wall system that maximizes light while minimizing heat gain.

Celebrating 20 years as the industry’s gold standard, Solarban® 70 helps 700 Santana Row blend sustainability, design excellence, and community connection.

Learn more: https://conta.cc/457fha8
📷 Photos by Bernardo Grijalva

08/09/2025

The construction industry reported 246,000 job openings in June - up from May but down 39,000 compared to last year, according to ABC’s analysis of BLS data.

Hiring remains historically soft, especially in the residential sector, though nonresidential employment continues to show strength.

Read more: https://conta.cc/41vX8R1

08/08/2025

BuiltWorlds' 2025 Equipment & Robotics Benchmarking Report shows rising confidence in construction tech, with 95% of contractors now viewing robotics strategies positively.

While overall implementation dipped slightly, the shift from pilot programs to more consistent use signals deeper, more deliberate adoption.

Robotics is no longer just future talk - it's becoming a real, scalable solution on today’s jobsites.

Read full article: https://conta.cc/4m4qy0K

08/07/2025

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08/07/2025

DCD Cost Model of the Week: When New Mexico Tech set out to replace its aging chemistry facilities, Van H. Gilbert Architect delivered a high-performance, 40,000 SF building designed for collaboration, research, and sustainability.

The Daniel H. Lopez Chemistry Building features 19 advanced labs, daylight-filled spaces, and an energy-efficient HVAC system tailored for lab safety.

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

08/05/2025

Total construction starts jumped 16% in June to a $1.33 trillion annual pace, fueled by a surge in nonresidential projects - up 39% thanks to major data center and manufacturing investments. Residential activity slipped 1%, while infrastructure projects provided a boost to nonbuilding starts.

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

08/04/2025

The U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools is expanding its impact with two major initiatives, including welcoming the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) into its organization. Together, they aim to deliver healthier, more sustainable learning environments - especially for underserved and rural districts.

Read more: https://conta.cc/40MzAqJ

08/03/2025

New home sales in June held nearly flat, rising just 0.6% to a 627,000 annual pace as high mortgage rates and affordability challenges continue to weigh on buyers. Despite price cuts and incentives from builders, demand remains soft, with inventory levels climbing to nearly a 10-month supply.

Read more: https://conta.cc/4l6YUyW

08/02/2025

Equipment demand cooled in June, with new business volume dropping 7.4% - the second-largest decline this year. Despite the dip, strong credit approvals, improving delinquencies, and rising employment signal underlying resilience in the equipment finance sector.

Read the full analysis: https://conta.cc/4odeHin

08/01/2025

Architecture firms continued to face headwinds in June, with the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipping to 46.8, signaling another slowdown in billings. However, client interest showed positive momentum, as new project inquiries climbed to their highest level since last fall.

Read more: https://conta.cc/3IRDg4x

07/31/2025

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