Hardening Structures in an Age of Worsening Wildfires
As the destruction from wildfires increases, so does the need for new approaches to help ensure structures survive blazes—and insurers continue to cover damage and loss
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
Site Logistics: The Next Frontier in Construction Technology
Digital tools can deliver a new level of site logistics effectiveness that will give your operations a boost not just in the planning stages but throughout a project
Prefab, DIY Housing Comes to Rural Mexico
Modular building is mostly seen in urban environments, but one architecture firm is trying to make the practice viable for prospective homeowners in rural Mexico
How Supply Chain Management Is Responding To Challenging Times
Experts argue that relationships across the construction industry are more vital than ever in today’s challenging markets. Contractors who establish a good relationship with their suppliers can hope to rise to meet and surpass these challenges.
How Bluebeam Is Transforming Merced County
Bluebeam is increasingly being used by public sector organizations. Built spoke to the supervising building inspector for plan reviews for Merced County in California about why his team made the switch to Bluebeam and what the software has done to transform the way his team can respond to the needs of local people
Are Sustainable Drainage Systems the Solution to Our Growing Flooding Problem?
Climate change is increasing the threat of flooding across many parts of the world, so engineers and others in the built environment are turning to alternative methods to tackle water flow and drainage issues than the traditional pipework and sewer networks.
California’s High-Speed Rail Project Sets Sights on Ambitious Future
Proponents hope that a completed rail system will revolutionize the state’s approach to transportation and pave the way for similar projects across the nation
This L.A. Lumber Yard Sources Only from Fallen Neighborhood Trees
Angel City Lumber has built a business on locally sourced wood, a trend founder Jeff Perry hopes will catch on elsewhere as the industry works to be more sustainable
Why Converting Vacant Office Space to Housing Isn’t So Simple
Societal shifts following the COVID-19 pandemic—namely the rise of remote work—have left millions of square feet of office space vacant. But converting those buildings to housing and other potential uses comes with several building complications
Protecting Construction Workers in a Challenging World
The safety of workers on building sites is paramount. Protective clothing has moved on from basic boots, hard hats and gloves to garments featuring high-spec technology.
The Delicate Balance Between Classic, Modern in Indian Architecture
Built spoke with Madhu Manoj, founding principal architect of Monsoon Collective, about building with place in mind and the ways the aesthetics of classical Indian architecture impacts his practice
This Nonprofit Is Rebuilding Communities with Reclaimed Construction Materials
The ReBuilding Center in Portland, Oregon, aims to preserve construction materials for re-use, with the goal of keeping the discarded matter out of landfills as the industry works to be more environmentally sustainable
These Romanian Hobbit Villages Showcase Ancient Building Methods
Transforming a scenic pocket of rural Romania into a truly immersive fairytale- inspired experience required old-world construction techniques even modern-day contractors will appreciate
Construction Worker Shortage Highlights Need for Enhanced Benefits
More construction firms are finding that offering new worker benefits—or simply communicating existing ones better—is a competitive differentiator in today’s tight labor force
This New Building Tech Aims to Cut Costs, Increase Energy Efficiency
Aeroseal retrofits buildings with an aerosolized duct sealing technology that injects a fog of sealant particles into pressurized spaces and uses physics to pull the particles to the leaks in the ductwork
