5 Buildings That Epitomize Chicago Architecture
The midwestern city’s rich history is on display through buildings of varying architectural styles
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
A Look Inside the World of Historic Preservation
Think conventional construction is difficult? In the world of preserving historic buildings, project planning, preparation and execution is even more complex
For Traffic Safety, Roundabouts Run Circles Around Stoplights
In Indiana’s roundabout capital of Carmel, traffic fatalities are way down, and a maverick mayor is taking the case for this traditional civil infrastructure design on the road
How a Building’s Sound Can Make or Break Its Value
The emergent field of psychoacoustics shows how a building’s sound can affect those that occupy its space
Red Car Bridge Aims to Make L.A. More Pedestrian-Friendly
Projects like the Red Car Pedestrian Bridge seek to transform Los Angeles into a city less reliant on cars and more fashioned for walkers
Builder, Spare Those Trees!
Indiana University’s online, interactive tree inventory offers a model for tree-safe construction projects
Can You Reliably Build a Hospital in 10 Days?
The Huoshenshan Hospital near Wuhan, China, famously came together in just 10 days in response to the region’s COVID-19 outbreak, but one expert says the feat is unlikely to be repeated in the U.S.
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
Affordable Housing Goes Modular in L.A.
Isla Intersections, the latest modular housing concept currently under construction in Los Angeles, represents many of the challenges inherent in the construction of affordable housing
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
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
