This Construction Student Wants to Transform His Community with Bluebeam
From a small Mexican town to Texas and now California, Eduardo Juanes is maximizing the power of digital collaboration to jump-start his construction career
Auburn’s Summer Academy Brings More Young Women into Construction
As the industry works to bolster female representation, this program aims to strategically cultivate interest among a demographic that hasn’t historically been encouraged to join construction
Construction Needs to Market Itself Better to Fill the Skills Gap
With skepticism prominent around the value of traditional, four-year college degrees, construction trades have a unique opportunity to market to future generations of workers amid a persistent industry skills gap
Built celebrates NAIDOC Week 2023
NAIDOC Week is a time to reflect on and appreciate the contributions of First Nations people in Australia. Discover the significance of NAIDOC Week, the role of elders, and the importance of engaging with Indigenous voices. Learn about Danielle Leedie Gray, a First Nations graphic artist and designer, and how businesses can support and collaborate with First Nations artists. Explore ways to create a more inclusive and respectful environment in the design, engineering, and construction industries.
Empowering First Nations: How Wamarra is Revolutionising Careers in Construction
Discover how Wamarra, an Aboriginal-owned civil contractor in Australia, is revolutionising the construction industry by providing full-time employment, career pathways, and training opportunities for First Nations people. Learn about their approach to building sustainable Indigenous employment, creating economic independence, and empowering Aboriginal communities.
Reconciliation in Action: Downer’s Industry Leading Approach
Discover the success story of Downer Group’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and its impact on the construction industry. Explore how their commitment to Indigenous employment, cultural respect, and community engagement has transformed their business. Learn about the power of RAPs in driving economic equity, fostering positive relationships, and creating a more inclusive future.
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
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
