I Knew Nothing About Construction. Then I Interned at Bluebeam.
A marketing intern with zero construction experience reflects on what she learned—and unlearned—while helping tell the stories behind the buildings
From Jobsite to Social Feed: How This Superintendent Builds Careers on and Offline
Bob Medina blends early mornings on the jobsite with evenings sharing construction skills online, turning a blueprint course into a mission to inspire and educate tradespeople
Rebuilding Hollers: How Local Supply Chains and Skilled Hands Are Driving Recovery in NC
A North Carolina nonprofit is blending supply chain innovation, contractor collaboration and community labor to rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Building a Career in Construction: Mara Horn’s Journey to Leadership
From a determined young laborer to a construction manager overseeing multi-million-dollar projects, Mara Horn’s journey proves that perseverance and passion can break barriers in a male-dominated industry
From Railroads to Rebuilds: How These 6 Megaprojects Shaped America
Explore six historic U.S. megaprojects that redefined American infrastructure, engineering and national growth
Underground Wonders: What the Paris Métro and Grand Paris Express Can Teach Builders About Infrastructure That Lasts
From century-old tunnels to cutting-edge megaprojects, Paris is redefining how cities build—and how infrastructure can shape urban life for generations
The Group Advocating for Greater LGBTQ+ Representation in Construction
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
Wonder Woman with a Wrench: How One Plumber Is Rewiring the Future for Girls
Judaline Cassidy, a veteran New York City plumber, is helping girls break into the skilled trades through her nonprofit, Tools & Tiaras
Line by Line: How a Night Owl Built Her Career on the Roads
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
Shop Class Is Cool Again—and It Might Just Save Construction
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
Future Built: Why Mental Health in Construction Can’t Be Ignored
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’s Biggest Questions for 2025—And How Unbound Will Answer Them
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 the US Stadium Projects Redefining Sports and Live Entertainment Construction
A look at how modern design and construction are reshaping US sports stadiums into world-class venues for sports and live entertainment
Emily Warren Roebling: The Trailblazing Woman Behind the Brooklyn Bridge’s Construction
Warren Roebling’s remarkable leadership on the Brooklyn Bridge challenged 19th-century norms and left a lasting mark on engineering history
Jessica Bjork-Madrigal on Leadership, Integrity and the Future of Women in Construction
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
