Top 10 Construction Magazines You Should Be Reading

Construction professionals are always looking for the newest technology and news to keep them up with the latest in their field. Magazines are one of the top worthy tools that construction professionals use along with participating in trade shows and conferences.

However, since magazines are sometimes free or low-cost tools, they are still a preferred method of learning and skill development for many construction professionals.

Construction professionals are now looking to expand their knowledge in technology, trends, safety and law so that’s why you must have some, if not all, of these magazines delivered to you on a regular basis. Some of these magazines offer videos and additional white papers that are beneficial for your professional development.

Below is a list of top 10 construction magazines you should always have at your desk.

Top 10 Construction Magazines

1. ENR

Engineering News Record is a high performers tools that provides much more than news, it can provide a good insight about who your competitors are, market conditions, trends and even bid opportunities that you can use to get proposals out.

ENR offers both digital and printed copy of their publications and their prices range between $39 for the yearly digital edition to $68 for a combined digital and printed edition of the construction magazine.

You have seen the famous lists of Top 100, 400, 500 contractors, so you know that you are getting one of the best tools out there.

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2. Contract Design

If you’re into architecture and design, the Contract construction magazine offers a reliable source of information and data. The Contract magazine provides info on trends, people, companies, market, material and products, industries, projects and even competition.

Design is just as important as the structural characteristics and the Contract Design magazine is an excellent source to get some ideas, pointers and latest news to help you be ahead of the game.

Their subscriptions start at $94 for 10 issues over a year.

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3. Construction Executive

The Construction Executive Magazine can either be digital or printed and provides tons of information about the construction management industry and is great for professionals who want to exceed at their job.

This construction rag covers news, industry developments, legislation’s, business tips, strategies and industry best practices.

If you’re looking for something more focused, they also have special editions in the following areas:

• Accounting and Finance
• Surety Bonding
• Technology
• Insurance and Liability
• Construction Law
• Safety and Risk Management
• HR and Workforce Issues
• Schools of Construction
• Green Building

Another great perk is that the subscription to Construction Executive is free.

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4. Builder Online

Builder online provides the most informative tool regarding materials and products in all construction industry. Their magazine offers educational material, tips and trends related to the many areas of the construction industry.

Builder online has been in the market for more than 35 years so the information that you will be getting is top notch. Builder online is a free resource for those who qualify.

The magazine covers subcontracting, laws, regulations, safety, trends, tools and materials used in the construction industry.

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5. ConstrucTech

ConstructionTech is the best construction publication at merging technology with the traditional industry, and it is very well represented on each issue of the magazine. The publication helps keep decisionmakers up to date with strategies to implement new technology.

If you are trying to keep up to date with the technology trends ConstructionTech magazine offers 4 issues throughout the year that also covers heavy equipment, trade shows, materials and new products in the market.

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6. Concrete Construction

Concrete construction is a resource for all concrete contractors and for those who are starting on the business. The magazine offers project stories, materials, challenges, tips, risks and concrete contracting tips. Concrete Construction provides educational services, tutorials, repairs, and many useful tips and resources for all year long.

The magazine is free of charge for both the printed and online magazines, and I have even been published on this magazine.

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7. Constructor Magazine

The AGC official construction magazine is full of excellent data, resource and news for the AGC professional. The magazine is free of charge published bimonthly for AGC members.77

Constructor offers in-depth coverage and analysis of the construction industry and related topics. One of the key areas of this publication is the infographics of the construction industry used to showcase how the industry is performing.

AGC members have access to additional material and in-depth analysis of data, trends and market conditions.

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8. Equipment World

Equipment world offers the best insights on construction equipment through their magazine, and its free if you are a subscriber in the US. It provides information related to safety, standards, latest tools and equipment and technology information for their readers.

The magazine is filled with relevant information and technology from the latest trade shows, new developments and case studies on the most reliable tools/equipment used in the construction industry.

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9. Building Design and Construction

BDC magazine, offered for free for US residents, provides in depth information about many topics and construction subdivisions. It covers technology, business, safety, design, building envelope, structural systems, interior systems and many more. Their experience in the industry provides great insights on government sectors, public projects, awards, events, videos and other industry related resources to improve your knowledge.

It also provides a family of other product such as technical paper, video alert and even “university” type of knowledge. Their main topic and area of expertise is design and architecture.

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10. On-Site Canada’s Construction Magazine since 1957

On-Site magazine has been offering insight to construction professionals in Canada since 1957. If you’re not into having physical copies, On-Site offers digital copies of their monthly magazines.

The magazine highlights a wide range of news and articles on topics like:

• Asphalt
• Bridges
• Compact Equipment
• Concrete
• Construction
• Construction Materials
• Demolition
• Financing
• Green Construction
• Health & Safety

With an offer of free access, On-Site is a great place to find trending topics, videos, top contractor lists and more. This is one construction magazine that you’ll want to subscribe to.

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There are many other tools and construction magazines out there that are even broken down on a per speciality basis, it all depends on the type of information you are trying to get.

The good news is that most of them are free, so make sure you do your research and you’re being well informed about the industry and overall market.

Do you have any go to construction publications?

What are YOUR resources for construction news, updates, trends, etc.…?

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