The Top Built Stories of 2020
From exoskeletons to state-of-the-art sports stadiums, these were the top stories of the Built Blog in 2020
The leaders and influencers that are making real change happen in the industry.
The 5 Things Ironworker Jesse Garner Can’t Live Without
Construction workers rely on several tools and gadgets to get the job done. Here, one ironworker shares the items he can’t live without on the job
From Bank Teller to Construction C-Suite: PWCampbell’s Jim Caliendo
The president and CEO of the Pittsburgh-based construction firm discusses how he rose to the top in the industry, the challenges he sees for his company ahead and his favorite parts of the job
Why Mental Health in the Construction Industry Cannot Be Ignored
The industry’s stern reputation and physical toll means construction firms need to make an intentional effort to care for workers’ mental well-being
Look Inside the (For Now) Fan-Less Allegiant Stadium
The new home of the Las Vegas Raiders may open without fans when the NFL season kicks off, but fanfare for the state-of-the-art facility remains high
The Faceless Faces of Construction Jobsites During a Pandemic
Long-time construction industry photographer Tara Garner offers a look into jobsite life during a pandemic
BUG Buzz: Digital Collaboration Goes Mainstream
With many industry professionals still largely working remote, the second quarter 2020 BUG meetings features presentations on tools and techniques to continue to bolster remote collaboration
Enter the Emerging World of Space Construction
Texas A&M’s Patrick Suermann has one mission: figure out how to build in space. Here’s what Earth-bound contractors can learn from the emerging field of space construction.
What Construction Firms Need to Know About Concurrent Delay
Despite the prevalence of lawsuits, a majority of construction contracts fail to directly address concurrent delay. This is a problem for owners and contractors
CIOB Competition Tests Students’ Ability to Run a Large Construction Firm
The U.K.-based professional association’s Global Student Competition aims to provide college students with the comprehensive experience of running a construction business
Remote Work Sessions: Matt Dole
The Lighthouse Electric construction design manager followed his initial remote-work experience with an early entrance back to the office to onboard new hires
Construction Educator Podcast Sneak Peek: Pat Suermann, Texas A&M
The Texas A&M professor of construction science is among those leading the exploration of how to build in outer space
Why Construction Would Benefit From a ‘Millennial Mindset’
What if the moniker used to identify a generation is a mindset the industry should embrace?
Bluebeam Office Hours: Tim Cuga-Moylan
The instructor talks about the biggest challenges facing AEC professionals as well as how he uses Revu in the classroom
The Three Biggest Sports Stadiums Set to Open in the U.S. in 2020
Once sports return, these are the most-anticipated stadiums set to open their doors this year
