The Characteristics of a Solid Business Continuity Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic caught many companies off-guard. Those that had a plan experienced far less pain and stand prepared for when the next crisis hits
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
The 5 Buildings That Epitomize L.A. Architecture
Los Angeles’ vibrant and diverse energy is perhaps best represented through these iconic architectural structures
Here Comes North America’s Largest Living Wall
A new condominium development in the Lone Star state will feature a living wall so big that its proponents argue that it may help clean the area’s air pollution
Construction During COVID-19: June Update
As many states begin to re-emerge from lockdowns, here’s the construction industry’s status in each state, as well as some of the safety precautions it is taking moving forward
New to Construction? Welcome to Industry Econ 101
Where does an owner get money to build? How do contractors get paid? Here, we answer these basic questions someone new to the industry may have about the economics of a construction project
L.A.’s Secret Weapon Against Climate Change: More Trees
Southern California is one of the fastest-warming areas of the U.S., so Los Angeles and other cities are turning to urban forestry as a cooling strategy
What Rapid-Response Building Can Teach Conventional Construction
The method typically put into action during emergencies—like COVID-19—provides lessons for conventional builders
Is It Time for a New Look at Tilt-Up?
The method is often maligned for its perceived incompatibility with complex, innovative architecture. Recent projects are challenging that notion
There’s More to Highway Noise Barriers Than Meets the Eye—Or Ear
Though visually boring, the types of materials used—and what they do to sound—in highway noise barriers is interesting
Seven Trends Shaping the Future Australian Construction Market
Advancing technology, a growing prefab market and more “green” initiatives are just a few of the trends shaping the immediate future of the country’s construction sector
Meet the New, Modern Public Library in Austin
The new library in Austin, Texas, shows how architects and builders are re-thinking the traditional public institution to include aspects of modern life
A Revu Guide for Civil
Bluebeam Revu isn’t just for the vertical built environment. Here are ways civil engineering and project teams can take advantage of the software
How to Build a Bridge Underwater
The recently re-built Tappan Zee Bridge in New York demonstrates the process of underwater construction
Conserving Kahn’s Yale Center for British Art
How Knight Architecture led the conservation of the building designed by the legendary architect
A Bridge to the Future
AIT Bridges produces the bridges our nation needs in an innovative and cost-effective manner
