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Novium Group Expands Into Dallas-Fort Worth
Novium Group announces its Dallas-Fort Worth regional office, bringing 14 years of Austin institutional construction expertise to North Texas's fastest-growing market.
By Nathan Vargo
Austin's School Construction Boom: What Administrators Need to Know
With school bond measures passing across Central Texas, district administrators face new pressures on timelines and budgets. Here's how to navigate the surge.
By Nathan Vargo
Green Building Trends for Texas Public Institutions in 2025
From net-zero goals to resilient infrastructure, Texas school districts and municipalities are rethinking what sustainable construction means in 2025.
By Nathan Vargo
Budget Management on Institutional Construction Projects: A Practical Guide
Cost overruns on public construction projects make headlines and damage trust. Here's how experienced institutional owners — and their contractors — keep projects on budget.
By Nathan Vargo
Timeline Management: How to Keep Your Institutional Project on Schedule
Schedule delays on public construction projects have real costs — disrupted schools, delayed services, and frustrated communities. Here's how to prevent them.
By Nathan Vargo
The Texas Construction Labor Shortage: How Smart Contractors Are Getting Ahead of It
Texas lost tens of thousands of construction workers during the pandemic — and demand has surged since. Here's what the labor shortage means for institutional clients and how the best contractors are addressing it.
By Nathan Vargo