New to Construction? Welcome to Industry Econ 101
Where does an owner get money to build? How do contractors get paid? Here, we answer these basic questions someone new to the industry may have about the economics of a construction project
These are the developments that are moving the construction industry forward.
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
How Barton Malow Is Becoming More Environmentally Sustainable
The general contractor aims to focus on renewable energy, local partnerships and better monitoring of its operations
L.A.’s Secret Weapon Against Climate Change: More Trees
Southern California is one of the fastest-warming areas of the U.S., so Los Angeles and other cities are turning to urban forestry as a cooling strategy
Bluebeam’s Contribution to Environmental Sustainability
Here’s a visual look at how Bluebeam Studio Projects has helped promote environmental sustainability in the AEC industry
Cottee Parker Goes Paperless on Queen’s Wharf
The Australian architecture firm transforms its operating structure with Revu to design one of the biggest construction projects on the continent in three decades
What Rapid-Response Building Can Teach Conventional Construction
The method typically put into action during emergencies—like COVID-19—provides lessons for conventional builders
What Smart Builders Should Know About BIM and Digital Twin
What is the relationship between these two technologies?
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
What Generative Design Could Bring to AEC
Computer-designed parts remove humans from the equation to make alien-looking components that are lightweight and super strong.
ClearTech Wins 50% More Jobs With Estimation Efficiency
The Irish specialist contractor enhanced the speed of its estimation process with Revu, bolstering and broadening its business to new heights
Coming to a Jobsite Near You: Exoskeletons
Barton Malow is testing robotic support systems, or exoskeletons, to reduce worker fatigue and improve safety
Which Employment Laws Apply to COVID-19?
The outbreak has put many small construction, design and engineering firms in crisis mode. Keep these employment law implications in mind.
3 Ways VR Is Changing Construction
Here’s how Suffolk is using the burgeoning tech to plan projects
There’s More to Highway Noise Barriers Than Meets the Eye—Or Ear
Though visually boring, the types of materials used—and what they do to sound—in highway noise barriers is interesting
