Design Develop Construct Journal
About Us
Dedicated to those who Design, Develop and Construct, DDC Journal is the title for those with the vision to build North America. The modern construction market constantly challenges those at the heart of the industry to perform to ever-higher levels at each stage of the project process. The competitive nature of the market is such that the success of any project is dependent on the right mix of market analysis, project financing, urban planning, architectural design, materials purchasing and project management. The modern construction market dictates that delivering a project on time and on budget is now considered the minimum requirement.
DDC Journal provides important perspectives on all aspects of the industry. Each quarterly issue brings you, the industry professional, knowledge and information about individuals and companies in the market who are making big strides in all aspects of construction. DDC Journal covers major market segments including commercial, industrial, office, mixed-use, government, healthcare, education, retail and residential. We will bring you information on the latest projects and the inside track on issues at the center of the industry. We feature important topics such as sustainability, green building materials and methods, market trends, financial and economic drivers, advancements in design and architecture, sales and marketing, public/private partnerships and project financing.
We believe that in a time of unparalleled human consumption the combined industries we cover are leading the way in finding solutions to some of the major challenges we face today. That’s why we’ll go directly to the source and talk with decision makers whose philosophies are directly applicable across industry in general.
Reaching 64,000 targeted readers quarterly with a wealth of industry expertise, DDC Journal speaks with both senior company executives and key operational personnel including project managers, engineers, architects, planners, construction managers and general contractors.
Each issue delivers a toolbox of information and insight geared toward helping you solve the challenges that affect your projects and the way you do business. You will also find incisive and informative editorials that address lessons learned, government and policy issues surrounding the construction industry and how economic and other factors will impact business-making decisions over the next few years.
The DDC Journal sales team has unrivaled experience in helping advertisers make the most of their budgets. They have the ingenuity to help your business communicate your brand, product and service message creatively and effectively to those in your industry.
Editorial Calendar
Q3 – Fall 2026
Q4 – Winter 2026
Q1 – Spring 2026
Q2 – Summer 2026
Q3 – Fall 2026
| Sales Deadline: | 09/17/2026 |
| Copy Deadline: | 09/24/2026 |
| Cover/Theme: | Green Building Issue |
| Green Building: | Green Building Products & Trends |
| Special Feature: | Sustainable and Carbon-Negative Materials |
| Development Trends: | Green Technologies |
| US Regional Focus: | Region: West |
| Metro-Area Highlight: | Miami Metro Area |
| Canadian Focus: | Province of Quebec |
Q4 – Winter 2026
| Sales Deadline: | 11/16/2026 |
| Copy Deadline: | 11/23/2026 |
| Cover/Theme: | Multifamily |
| Green Building: | Net-Zero Building |
| Special Feature: | TBD |
| Development Trends: | 3D Printing at Commercial Scale |
| US Regional Focus: | Region: Northeast |
| Metro-Area Highlight: | NYC Metro Area |
| Canadian Focus: | Province of Ontario |
Q1 – Spring 2026
| Sales Deadline: | 01/16/2026 |
| Copy Deadline: | 01/23/2026 |
| Cover/Theme: | Mixed-use |
| Green Building: | Bio-based / Recycled Building Materials |
| Special Feature: | TBD |
| Development Trends: | Modular & Prefabricated Construction |
| US Regional Focus: | Region: Midwest |
| Metro-Area Highlight: | Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex |
| Canadian Focus: | Province of Alberta |
Q2 – Summer 2026
| Sales Deadline: | 05/01/2026 |
| Copy Deadline: | 05/08/2026 |
| Cover/Theme: | Transportation & Infrastructure |
| Green Building: | On-site Renewables |
| Special Feature: | TBD |
| Development Trends: | AI-Powered Tools & Predictive Analytics |
| US Regional Focus: | Region: Southeast |
| Metro-Area Highlight: | Chicagoland Metro Area |
| Canadian Focus: | Province of British Columbia |
*Note: Sales and Copy deadlines for each issue are subject to change without notification.
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WONDERFUL CLIENTS
The article was done very well and I also have an interest in all available (post-print) options...please send that information for review.Thank you and everyone at Avenir for including our company in the 2016 Fall issue of the DDC Journal.
DAVID LEE
PRESIDENT
Thanks for everything, Natalie and your team were great to work with and I am very pleased how the article came out.
TOM TURNER
DIVISION MANAGER - MULTIFAMILY DIVISION
“Everyone is so pleased with the publication. The article is very well written and accurately highlights some of the company's best assets. We have shared the publication around and truly believe that it brings new value to our consumers. Thank you!”
SARAH CHALFANT
MEDIA & MARKETING MANAGER - Rich Properties
"I've just received the copy you sent via courier; thank you for getting that to us. I am very pleased in how the article turned out. You guys do a great job with your publication and we were honored to be considered for a feature article. Again, we appreciate the ...
JUSTIN BLACK
DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGER - CM Black Construction Co.
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