Understanding Passive House: Green Building’s Rise Amid Climate Concerns
Passive house techniques are reshaping modern building and architecture by prioritizing both energy efficiency and comfort
The Graying Workforce: Contractors Work to Cultivate a New Generation of Workers
The industry is notoriously older, so construction companies are testing newer strategies to attract and retain the future workforce
Meet the Superintendent Working to Make a Difference in Construction
Yelana Moton became fascinated with the industry at a young age—now she’s proud to work to help build structures that change people’s lives for the better
How This Civil Engineer Used Early Leadership Experience to Launch a Thriving Construction Career
Mashal Ali was thrust into leading her family’s engineering firm at a young age, an experience that provided myriad lessons that have since translated into a successful career
Managing Chaos: The Vital Skills Brittany Martin Used to Break into Construction
The senior project manager exudes resiliency, a skill she learned growing up in a single-parent household—and one she says is paramount for women in construction
How This Would-Be Artist Discovered a Fulfilling Construction Career
Sheri Best wanted to be a painter and writer—until the artistry of the construction industry swept her into a blossoming career
This Former Mortgage Exec Is on a Mission to Make Modular Homebuilding Viable
Joanna Schwartz, CEO and co-founder of modular building company Quartz, sees tremendous potential in the burgeoning construction method
Why Future Cities Will Need More Data-Centric Architects
M. Hank Haeusler serves as the Discipline Director of the Bachelor of Computational Design for the University of NSW’s School of Architecture + Design (Built Environment) and Director of the ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing and believes the future of design and construction is in unlocking the data that is already being created.
An Unlikely Carpenter Finds Her Way in Construction
Beth Barton was struggling to find a stable career when construction came calling; ‘The trades saved my life’
Vehicle-to-Infrastructure: The Future of Transportation Construction
The next generation of intelligent transportation systems enables wireless exchange of information between smart vehicles and road infrastructure. Here’s what civil contractors need to know
Will Modular Building Go Mainstream? Not So Fast.
The method, which features off-site, manufactured components transported to a jobsite, has grown in popularity of late, but must overcome several obstacles to reach mainstream viability
Meet Christine McHugh: Sustainability Champion Advocating for More Tradeswomen in Construction
The commercial real estate consultant started her career as one of a few women in her industry, and now she’s trying to give back by promoting and coaching others looking to follow in her footsteps
Why Mentorship Is Critical to Bringing More Women into Construction
A construction professor credits the numerous mentoring relationships that propelled her career, and says increasing the number of women in the industry requires that more are seen in leadership roles
Some Contractors Used the Pandemic to Bolster Existing Tech
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced construction companies to adapt, these firms found ways to make more efficient use of existing technology
Vaccine Manufacturing Facility Design and COVID-19
Creating vaccines for infectious diseases like COVID-19 requires stringent management and construction of facilities that test, store and distribute the medicine
