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Construction Dive’s December 2025 economic roundup
Infrastructure

Construction Dive’s December 2025 economic roundup

The December 2025 economic roundup highlights a rebound in construction activity as delayed data post-government shutdown reveals growth in planning and project pipelines, though benefits are unevenly distributed among contractors.

Construction Industry News · 6 min ·
Cold spots on thermal imaging - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Sustainability

Cold spots on thermal imaging - GreenBuildingAdvisor

The article discusses potential causes of large cold spots identified through thermal imaging in a building, focusing on insulation issue...

Green Building Advisor · 3 min ·
Materials

Has anyone ever seen a knife plate or hidden fastener for a 2x6?

A Reddit user inquires about a specific knife plate and dowel hardware for a 2x6 slat partition, seeking insights from the construction c...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Heavy Equipment

Tank with a lift

A Reddit post showcasing a unique construction project involving a tank with a lift, highlighting the creativity and fun aspects of const...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Shahrak Villa / Next Office–Alireza Taghaboni | ArchDaily
Residential

Shahrak Villa / Next Office–Alireza Taghaboni | ArchDaily

The Shahrak Villa, designed by NextOffice under Alireza Taghaboni, blends traditional pitched-roof architecture with innovative spatial r...

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
Residential

Will this hold ceiling fan??

A Reddit user seeks advice on whether a specific ceiling box model is suitable for supporting a ceiling fan, highlighting concerns about ...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Project Management

Do contractors actually get anything from marketing, or is it mostly word-of-mouth?

The article discusses the effectiveness of marketing for contractors in the construction industry, questioning whether referrals and repu...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Residential

How do I cover up the space between the carpet and the washroom tile? We were initially going to replace the carpet with hardwood but we can’t do it immediately anymore

This Reddit post discusses methods to cover the gap between carpet and washroom tile, especially for those unable to replace carpet with ...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Building Codes

Does anybody know what this style of railing is called?

A Reddit user seeks identification for a specific style of railing, prompting community engagement and expertise sharing on construction-...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Marcia Leal Hair Studio / Sarturi Gumz Arquitetos | ArchDaily
Commercial

Marcia Leal Hair Studio / Sarturi Gumz Arquitetos | ArchDaily

The Marcia Leal Hair Studio in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, designed by Sarturi Gumz Arquitetos, emphasizes a spatial experience that transcen...

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
Did venturi tees on baseboards work well? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Residential

Did venturi tees on baseboards work well? - GreenBuildingAdvisor

This article discusses the effectiveness of venturi tees in hydronic baseboard heating systems, particularly in a single-story home with ...

Green Building Advisor · 4 min ·
Gable Vents with Insulated Roof deck in Old House - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Residential

Gable Vents with Insulated Roof deck in Old House - GreenBuildingAdvisor

This article discusses the considerations for insulating a gable roof in a 200-year-old house, focusing on the debate between vented and ...

Green Building Advisor · 6 min ·
Safety

Termite Damage

A Reddit post discusses major termite damage to a wooden post and questions the rationale behind replacing it with another wood post inst...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Residential

Not sure how to attach a pergola to my house…

A Reddit user seeks advice on how to properly attach a pergola to their house, highlighting common construction challenges faced by DIY e...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Commercial

Switching to construction supplier sales

A Reddit discussion on transitioning from a Geotech consultancy to construction supplier sales, focusing on commission earnings and exper...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
De Nova Secondary School  / KPW architecten | ArchDaily
Sustainability

De Nova Secondary School / KPW architecten | ArchDaily

The De Nova Secondary School extension in Leuven, Belgium, designed by KPW architecten, showcases innovative architectural solutions that...

ArchDaily · 1 min ·
Materials

Best materials and tools to make a mini cross space storage closet unit under the stairs in basement, in the photo shows, first time btw

This Reddit post discusses the best materials and tools for constructing a mini cross space storage closet unit under the stairs in a bas...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Article

Walking up to a site for a job?

A Reddit user discusses the viability of walking up to construction sites to inquire about job opportunities, reflecting on past experien...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·
Rather Two Apartment / OMAMBO | ArchDaily
Residential

Rather Two Apartment / OMAMBO | ArchDaily

The article explores the design of Rather Two, an 80-square-meter apartment in Bucharest, blending Romanian and Angolan cultural influenc...

ArchDaily · 2 min ·
Safety

Workers Comp keeps being non-renewed.. due to subcontractor percentage

The article discusses ongoing issues with workers' compensation insurance non-renewals linked to subcontractor usage in the construction ...

Reddit - Construction · 1 min ·