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Contractor. Engineer. Architect. Podcast Host?

The world’s fastest-growing media format is inspiring many in the construction industry to jump in with shows of their own. Here’s why one construction podcaster says every contractor should consider the gig

Emily Beyda

The Non-Binary Architect Working to Disrupt the Status Quo in Design

Katie Morell

Nuclear Fusion Is on the Horizon—And with It, New Construction Jobs

Scott Van Voorhis

How to Build a Digital Project Dashboard for Plan Documents

Frank Kalman

Construction Drone Regulations Contractors Need to Know

Elisa Silverman

Is the Red Sea Airport in Saudi Arabia the Airport of the Future?

Claudia Melatini

Why Converting (or Demolishing) Dead Malls Is Harder Than You Think

Inside Bluebeam: Tech Support’s Special Problem-Solving Approach

What Construction Might Look Like Post-Pandemic

5 Things Superintendent Chad Czerwinski Can’t Live Without

Sustainability in Construction

Builders Embrace the Rebirth of Wood Through Mass Timber

Mass timber gives an age-old material compelling new advantages for the construction industry

Are Net Zero Buildings Possible?

As the construction industry becomes greener and net zero buildings emerge, one company explores what it would take to create a zero carbon construction future.

Can 3D Printing Solve the Housing and Worker Shortage?

One company is aiming to use its innovative 3D printing technology to change residential construction as we know it

Diesel Generators Go Green—And Might Just Go Away Entirely

One hybrid solution reduces fuel, emissions, noise and service

Videos

Innovation, Projects

10 Technology Trends Positioned to Disrupt Construction

Projects

The 5 Buildings That Epitomize Boston Architecture

People, Projects

5 Things Construction Tech Manager Pablo Giraldo Can’t Live Without

Innovation

Laser Scanning Has Never Been Better—But Adoption Is Slow. Why?

From Flight Attendant to Crane Operator in Under a Year

California’s ‘CALGreen’ Legislation Spurs Green Building Framework

Innovation, Projects
Emily Beyda

As green building codes become more common throughout the U.S., many builders may look to California for guidance on navigating the complex world of environmentally responsible construction

Construction’s Latest Pandemic Challenge: Getting Workers Vaccinated

Projects
Katie Morell

The industry, initially deemed “essential” in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now struggling with worker hesitancy to get vaccinated against the virus

The Art of Plastics in Construction

Innovation
Hamish Champ

While there remain environmental concerns around some plastic products, the material’s light weight and end-use versatility make it ideal for construction

Brutalist Architecture: Dividing Observers Since the Mid-20th Century

Projects
Scott Van Voorhis

The hulking, monolithic concrete structures are assailed by critics as grim and inhuman, while impassioned supporters say the style has been misunderstood

Modular Hotels Are Blossoming. Blame Worker Shortages and COVID-19

Innovation, Projects
Margaret Buranen

The prefabrication building technique is catching on among major hotel brands as construction worker shortages and other trends highlight its advantages

Boston Construction: Tight Spaces, Tiny Jobsites, Historic Considerations

Projects
Scott Van Voorhis

Beantown’s charm is rooted in the city’s quaint historic places and winding, cobblestone streets—but these same characteristics make building in Boston no easy feat

Is Sustainable Urban Design an Irreversible Trend?

Innovation
Hamish Champ

With the world’s population set to top 9 billion by 2050 and increasing pressure on global resources, urban design will inevitably steer toward sustainable outcomes as never before