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
Clark Construction’s Brian Ahern: Embracing Mentorship
The heavy civil division vice president comes from a family of construction workers, and he credits that upbringing, as well as several influential mentors, for his career success
The Breathtaking Austin Waterfront Skyscraper Set to Be Texas’ Tallest
They say everything is bigger in Texas. And in 2026, when Austin’s new Waterline mixed-use project officially opens, it will lay claim to being the tallest building in the state. Take a peek inside its compelling design
This Nonprofit Is Working to Get More Women in Construction
She Built This City, based in North Carolina, runs educational programs to introduce women to the construction trades at an early age
Deryl McKissack’s Remarkable, Decades-Long Engineering, Architectural Journey
The esteemed engineer has many notable projects to her firm’s name, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
There’s Never Been More Women Working in Construction in the United States
The latest data reveals incredible growth for women’s participation in the sector. Here’s how construction firms can continue to make progress
Built Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2023
To kick off Women in Construction Week 2023, Built looks back on its top stories of women making a difference in the industry from the past year
The Breathtaking Austin Waterfront Skyscraper Set to Be Texas’ Tallest
They say everything is bigger in Texas. And in 2026, when Austin’s new Waterline mixed-use project officially opens, it will lay claim to being the tallest building in the state. Take a peek inside its compelling design
Why This Woman Chose a Career in Construction
Women are making inroads in construction, filling roles across the industry from project managers to architects. Built spoke to Afsheen Ul Haq, a forensic and risk planning manager at BAM, to hear about her route into the sector and the challenges for women in the industry.
Contractor. Landscaper. YouTube Star?
Stanley ‘Dirt Monkey’ Genadek is an unlikely internet star, having amassed nearly 1 million YouTube subscribers who tune in to watch him perform and comment on relatively humdrum residential construction projects
Built Celebrates Black History Month 2023
In honor of Black History Month, Built reflects on the top stories featuring Black construction professionals from the past several years
‘Girls Can’t Do That:’ For 50 Years, Darlene Septelka Has Proven That Old Construction Adage Wrong
The construction veteran, who has worked in myriad roles across the globe for half a century, reflects on her journey as a trailblazer for women in the industry
Eschewing Tradition: GI Stone’s Sandya Dandamudi
The stone subcontractor executive reflects on her career and expresses excitement about what technology can bring to the construction industry
Top Digital Construction Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Sometimes there is not enough time in a day to research the latest news and trends in digital construction. To help you level up, we’ve selected the best construction technology-related podcasts.
This Scholarship Winner Is Eager to Build Amazing Things—Even on Mars
Johns Thomas Vellikara began his construction career in his native India; now, nearing completion of his master’s degree in the US, he’s determined to take the industry to new heights
