From using digital technologies to enacting new policies, here’s how these construction-industry firms are adapting to the “new normal” of operating during a global pandemic.
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Emily Beyda
Emily Beyda is a novelist and journalist, whose work has appeared in The Austin Chronicle, The Believer, Forbes and Refinery29. For Built, she writes about issues of environmentalism and innovation in the construction industry.
Many construction sites are adopting augmented schedules and social distancing to protect workers from COVID-19, but the uncertainty surrounding the virus has made standardized safety measures a moving target.
Construction accounts for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions, meaning builders need to shift to more sustainable building strategies
The method typically put into action during emergencies—like COVID-19—provides lessons for conventional builders
Many states have ruled construction an “essential” business, while others are towing a more cautious line
While the number of women working in the industry continues to increase, statistics don’t tell the whole story
The CDM Designer Tool hopes to allow architects to identify potential hazards before workers need to
These trailblazers contributed to some of the most well-known buildings in Southern California
A prefab engineer with a psychology background explains how to approach change
Why experts are taking a new look at one of the construction industry’s most ubiquitous materials
