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Build Out Alliance

The Group Advocating for Greater LGBTQ+ Representation in Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Hilary Daninhirsch

Build Out Alliance, started in 2017, has grown mightily in cities like New York, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, with the goal of building community and advocacy around the changing demographics of those working in the construction industry

Two girls install a faucet during a Tools & Tiaras construction camp, learning hands-on plumbing skills to empower young women in the trades.

Wonder Woman with a Wrench: How One Plumber Is Rewiring the Future for Girls

People & Project SpotlightsBy Hilary Daninhirsch

Judaline Cassidy, a veteran New York City plumber, is helping girls break into the skilled trades through her nonprofit, Tools & Tiaras

Kailyn Braddock, a female road construction worker in a reflective safety jacket and ballcap, smiles in the cab of a work truck during her night shift in Maine.

Line by Line: How a Night Owl Built Her Career on the Roads

People & Project SpotlightsBy Katie Navarra

Maine-based line striping specialist Kailyn Braddock shares how late nights, hard lessons and serious hustle helped her build a career on her own terms

A high school girl in safety goggles uses electrical probes on a drone during shop class, symbolizing the resurgence of hands-on technical education in modern construction careers.

Shop Class Is Cool Again—and It Might Just Save Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

As the industry faces a critical skilled labor shortage, modern vocational training programs—many as early as high school—are quietly rebuilding the workforce from the ground up

Bluebeam Future Built

Future Built: Why Mental Health in Construction Can’t Be Ignored

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

As mental health concerns rise across the construction industry, leaders and workers alike are beginning to confront the stigma and push for meaningful change

Construction professionals networking and exploring tech exhibits at a bustling industry conference—highlighting the dynamic energy of Bluebeam Unbound, happening in Washington, D.C., Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2025. Register now to connect, learn, and lead the future of AEC.

Construction’s Biggest Questions for 2025—And How Unbound Will Answer Them

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

Bluebeam’s new conference, which aims to address the major trends shaping the future of construction, will take place from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 in Washington, D.C.

Inside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, showcasing its massive halo video board, NFL field, and cutting-edge design that exemplify the future of US sports and live entertainment construction.

Inside the US Stadium Projects Redefining Sports and Live Entertainment Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

A look at how modern design and construction are reshaping US sports stadiums into world-class venues for sports and live entertainment

Sepia-toned image of the Brooklyn Bridge enveloped in fog, with the New York City skyline in the background. The bridge, completed under the leadership of Emily Warren Roebling, stands as a testament to her pivotal role in its construction.

Emily Warren Roebling: The Trailblazing Woman Behind the Brooklyn Bridge’s Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

Warren Roebling’s remarkable leadership on the Brooklyn Bridge challenged 19th-century norms and left a lasting mark on engineering history

Portrait of Jessica Bjork-Madrigal, VP and Co-owner of Bjork Construction, smiling in a professional setting. She is dressed in an orange blazer, showcasing her leadership and commitment to integrity in the construction industry

Jessica Bjork-Madrigal on Leadership, Integrity and the Future of Women in Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Pat Olsen

Jessica Bjork-Madrigal, vice president and co-owner of Bjork Construction, shares her journey in the construction industry, leadership insights and how integrity and respect drive success in a male-dominated field

Two women welders in protective goggles work together during World War II, showcasing the vital role women played in construction and industrial labor. A powerful reminder of their contributions in breaking barriers and transforming the workforce.

Breaking Barriers: Women’s Pivotal Role in Transforming Construction During World War II

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

Women shattered stereotypes and transformed the construction industry during World War II, paving the way for a more inclusive future

Two construction professionals in high-visibility safety jackets and hard hats discuss project plans at an active job site. A woman leader confidently points forward while holding a walkie-talkie, symbolizing the growing impact of women in construction. Breaking barriers in the industry.

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating the Legacy and Future of Women in Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

From historic trailblazers to modern innovators, explore how women have broken barriers in construction and paved the way for a more inclusive industry

Hasheem Halim smiling in his creative workshop, surrounded by design tools and architectural elements. The African American architect and mentor is redefining architecture through community engagement and innovative design. Featured in a profile on mentorship and impact in the field.

Building More Than Structures: How Hasheem Halim Is Changing Architecture Through Mentorship and Design

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

The architect is breaking barriers in design, using community-driven projects and digital innovation to make architecture more accessible and inclusive

Excavator and construction worker on a job site in Pittsburgh, supporting PIT2Work's efforts to close the skilled labor gap in the construction industry.

PIT2Work: Building Pittsburgh’s Construction Workforce to Close the Skilled Labor Gap

People & Project SpotlightsBy Hilary Daninhirsch

PIT2Work is transforming Pittsburgh’s construction industry by training local residents for high-demand trade careers, helping to bridge the region’s skilled labor shortage

A construction worker wearing a hard hat and safety vest installs rebar at a building site during sunset, symbolizing workforce opportunities in the construction industry. Featured in 'Breaking Barriers: Five Skies’ Transformative Program for Native Americans in Construction.

Breaking Barriers: Five Skies’ Transformative Program for Native Americans in Construction

People & Project SpotlightsBy Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Through a combination of trauma healing and workplace readiness, Five Skies is helping Native Americans build new futures in the construction industry

Construction site at sunset with cranes silhouetted against the sky, symbolizing progress and key industry milestones highlighted in Bluebeam's 'Top Built Stories of 2024' year-in-review blog article.

The Top Built Stories of 2024: Bluebeam’s Year in Review 

People & Project SpotlightsBy Frank Kalman

A look back at 2024’s most compelling construction stories, highlighting the year’s innovations, challenges and the people driving change in the built world

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