John is a seasoned freelance columnist who has been writing for the Daily Commercial News and the Journal of Commerce (both ConstructConnect publications) since 2019. John shares insights into the future of materials and processes in the construction industry through his two weekly columns “Inside Innovation” and “Climate & Construction”. He also deep dives into industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) development in the State of Texas on a semi-weekly basis. Journalism has played a large part in John’s life from the age of 20. He brings to his writing a perspective honed by a professional career that has spanned sectors and continents, and a lifelong passion for building and construction.