Red Car Bridge Aims to Make L.A. More Pedestrian-Friendly
Projects like the Red Car Pedestrian Bridge seek to transform Los Angeles into a city less reliant on cars and more fashioned for walkers
Should Builders Embrace a Return to Stone?
With concrete’s prevalence doing damage to the environment, here’s why some builders should consider a return to stone
Affordable Housing Goes Modular in L.A.
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
Construction During COVID-19: June Update
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
Construction After COVID-19
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
What AEC Firms Need to Know About Remote Work Data Security
With many employees suddenly working remote in light of COVID-19, an IT expert explains how firms can ensure their data remains secure
Adjusting to Remote Work
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.
Jobsite Safety During COVID-19: A Moving Target
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.
Are Your Building Practices “Green”? Why It’s Time to Start
Construction accounts for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions, meaning builders need to shift to more sustainable building strategies
What Rapid-Response Building Can Teach Conventional Construction
The method typically put into action during emergencies—like COVID-19—provides lessons for conventional builders
Construction During COVID-19: Open for Business—For Now
Many states have ruled construction an “essential” business, while others are towing a more cautious line
For Some Women in Construction, Challenges Persist
While the number of women working in the industry continues to increase, statistics don’t tell the whole story
Are Architects Overlooking Jobsite Safety? This App Aims to Find Out
The CDM Designer Tool hopes to allow architects to identify potential hazards before workers need to
L.A.’s Most Influential Black Architects
These trailblazers contributed to some of the most well-known buildings in Southern California
The Psychology of Managing Change in Construction
A prefab engineer with a psychology background explains how to approach change
