Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
With a population of nearly 600,000 people, the English county of Cornwall is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations, thanks to its warm climate, beautiful countryside and stunning beaches. Located at the western end of the Cornish peninsula, which also encompasses Devon and parts of Somerset, Cornwall attracts around 4 million visitors a year…
The Residence Inn, as part of the new Ironworks building, seamlessly straddles the line between modernity and history
Women were involved throughout construction of the 1,198-foot St. Regis Chicago, from design to project management to the trades
Construction jobsites are dangerously loud, putting workers’ hearing at risk. Here’s why this safety issue isn’t so easily solved
Construction projects can range in size, but they all require extensive planning, and this, in turn, demands collaboration from an early stage, known as the pre-construction phase.
The price of the essential building material has been on a wild ride since the pandemic began. What’s behind the most recent spike?
Construction workers rely on several essential tools to get the job done. Here, an electrician shares the items he can’t live without on the job
In an era of high costs and limited materials, construction firms aim to make greener building more cost-effective with inventive products and methods
With the firm fully embracing lean methodology, Interstate Electrical could no longer rely on paper drawings, emails and spreadsheets for project delivery
Pay practices are arguably more important than ever, thanks to a tight labor market and an increasing focus on equal pay for equal work. Here’s what construction firms need to know
To determine how to lessen the climate impact in the short and long term, researchers in Sweden took a comprehensive look at a highway project and its associated supply chains
The immersive architectural structure is designed to leave visitors feeling like they’re walking among the stars—a special experience that required exceptional construction techniques
Knowing how much material to use on a construction project is vital. A ‘takeoff’ list sets out the volumes of bricks, the lengths of steel, the amount of glass, etc., that a building is likely to require to be completed.
The rapidly growing capital of Finland hopes the light rail project completed in 2027 will complement its eco-friendly transportation culture by providing a reliable alternative to automobiles
From managing volatile materials prices to discovering more sustainable ways to build, these were the top stories of the Built Blog in 2021.
