Construction Still Struggles with COVID-19 Safety
The industry adapted quickly at the onset of the pandemic to make jobsites safer, but a recent study showed construction had the highest rates of infection among every sector
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
The Case for Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is more than just an aesthetic—research confirms a full range of health, environmental and economic benefits, according to a recent book
America Needs a Greener Energy Grid. What Could That Look Like?
A major shift is underway in how Americans create and use power, with significant implications for the construction industry
How The Walsh Group Boosts Civil Jobsite Mobility with Revu for iPad
The contractor has discovered significant cost and time savings, as well as enhanced field worker efficiency, by using a variety of Bluebeam tools on tablets as it works to complete a massive civil infrastructure project
COVID-19 Has Restaurants Searching for Ways to Stay Open. Can Construction Help?
The pandemic’s winter surge is forcing restaurants in cities with strict indoor-dining restrictions to consider creative construction solutions to make outdoor-only service viable during cold winter months
Will Builders Embrace Mushroom-Based Bricks?
Emerging research on fungi’s unique properties as a highly renewable material points to a possible future in construction
The B1M + Bluebeam: Tackling Atlanta’s Traffic Crisis
A recent The B1M-Bluebeam video highlights how a major infrastructure project is emblematic of how technology is helping alleviate one of the industry’s biggest challenges
5 Things Welder Lashanna Lintamo Can’t Live Without
Construction workers rely on several essential tools to get the job done. Here, a welder shares the items she can’t live without on the job
How to Deconstruct a Half-Century-Old Bridge
A peek behind the scenes with those tasked with dismantling the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Quebec, offers a glimpse into the complex, 43-month-long project
Can a New, Zero-Cement Solution Thwart Concrete Sewer Pipe Failure?
Concrete sewer pipes frequently fail in as little as 10 to 20 years. Zero-cement concrete offers a strong, durable, eco-friendly and cost-effective option
These State Ballot Initiatives Carry Big Implications For Construction
The November 2020 election did more than choose a new president. It featured a slew of state ballot measures poised to affect the construction industry
A Spooky Trend for Restaurant Builders: The Rise of Ghost Kitchens
Delivery-only food-service facilities, known as ghost kitchens, were already gaining traction pre-pandemic, which fast-tracked the concept into the mainstream as more people avoid the risks associated with in-person dining
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer a Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 2
Without the need for long-distance transportation or carbon-intensive production techniques, one research lab is experimenting with local soils that may offer a greener path forward
The 5 Buildings That Epitomize Brisbane Architecture
Once thought of as a ‘big country town,’ Brisbane has become a destination for those wanting to take in its warm climate and beautiful architecture
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
