Cybersecurity 101: What Construction Firms Need to Know
Cybercriminals are increasingly on the prowl for vulnerable corporate targets—here’s why industry leaders need to understand the rising need for construction cybersecurity.
These are the developments that are moving the construction industry forward.
Cybercriminals are increasingly on the prowl for vulnerable corporate targets—here’s why industry leaders need to understand the rising need for construction cybersecurity.
Are construction workers ready to trade in gas-powered rigs for electric versions?
The world is increasingly online, thanks to technological progress but also a pandemic that spurred an enhanced reliance on internet connectivity. California aims to be a leader in making such connectivity more easily accessible to all—and construction is set to play a critical role
Manufacturing homes in a factory can lead to quicker delivery times and bolster quality
Just like professional athletes, construction workers would be wise to start each shift with a simple round of stretching. Here’s how—and why—such stretch-and-flex programs are a must on any jobsite
The world’s first dividing pitch and long-term home to NFL London faced complex engineering and building challenges during its construction
The construction industry lags many other sectors when it comes to adopting technology. Could robotics be the answer to the sector’s skill shortage and help deliver faster, better-quality buildings?
Deepak Maini, a 20-year qualified mechanical engineer, shares tips and tricks for using QTO software (From 2019)
The property developer and builder aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2025 and absolute zero by 2040. Here’s what its head of sustainability says other firms can do to reach aggressive targets
The company creates realistic construction toys for children, hoping the experience inspires them with dreams of working in the industry
Concrete is the most common material used in construction, but manufacturing its primary binder—Portland cement—causes greenhouse gas emissions, putting pressure on the industry to find a more environmentally sustainable solution
Rising tidal activity, in part driven by climate change, increasingly threatens coastal communities. Officials are assessing shore defenses around the country, including considering seawalls. But are such structures the answer, or are there more effective alternatives?
The evolution from diesel to electric offers advantages that include lower fuel consumption and emissions—and improved ownership cost and health
Engineers have a crucial role to play in making the built environment greener, particularly when it comes to delivering infrastructure that impacts the world around us. In an interview with Bluebeam, expert Tim Chapman of Arup and the Institution of Civil Engineers spells out what needs to be done.
The construction industry needs to address not only the operational carbon of a building – what it emits throughout its use – but the embodied carbon in buildings, which is linked to the materials used to deliver it, along with the construction activity itself.