Reclaiming Innovation: Moving Beyond High-Tech
This four-part series explores the true nature of innovation in construction and why it may not always play out as expected
This four-part series explores the true nature of innovation in construction and why it may not always play out as expected
MacRebur has designed a way to use plastics polluting oceans and landfills to build roads, parking lots and driveways
Think conventional construction is difficult? In the world of preserving historic buildings, project planning, preparation and execution is even more complex
The emergent field of psychoacoustics shows how a building’s sound can affect those that occupy its space
Projects like the Red Car Pedestrian Bridge seek to transform Los Angeles into a city less reliant on cars and more fashioned for walkers
With concrete’s prevalence doing damage to the environment, here’s why some builders should consider a return to stone
Isla Intersections, the latest modular housing concept currently under construction in Los Angeles, represents many of the challenges inherent in the construction of affordable housing
As many states begin to re-emerge from lockdowns, here’s the construction industry’s status in each state, as well as some of the safety precautions it is taking moving forward
Experts predict enhanced jobsite sanitation, off-site work and remote working arrangements to be part of the ‘new normal’ after the COVID-19 pandemic ends
With many employees suddenly working remote in light of COVID-19, an IT expert explains how firms can ensure their data remains secure
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.
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