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
This Computer Program Can Build Intricate Wooden Joints
A new software program aims to take the joint-creation process virtual, allowing users to design connections digitally before uploading them to a router that brings them to life
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
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer A Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 1
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 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
Construction Is (Finally) Embracing Tech—And Venture Capital Is Cashing In
Two venture capitalists share their observations on the industry’s promising emerging construction technology landscape, as well as the areas where they’re investing their money
This Global Initiative Aims to Fix Infrastructure’s Tech Adoption Problem
Contracting for infrastructure projects has stubbornly resisted technology adoption. An initiative born out of the World Economic Forum aims to change that
Government Workflows for Electronic Plan Review
Municipalities carry the stigma of being behind the rest of the industry when it comes to using digital deliverables. Here’s what they need to know to change that perception
Translucent Wood Could Give Architects A New Design Element
A lab in Stockholm, Sweden, is using nanotechnology to reimagine lighting with a wood composite that’s translucent, load-bearing and an advance in energy efficiency
Three Ways Studio Could Be Used for Scope and Contract Review
The paper-intensive workflow largely dependent on in-person meetings could be improved by migrating the process into Studio in Revu
With Remote Work, Why Not Build an Office in Your Backyard?
With remote work trending toward a more permanent reality for some companies and workers, a few firms are aiming to capitalize by offering prefabricated tiny backyard work pods
Students Improve Workflow Snags Through CPC + Bluebeam Research Scholarship
Common industry workflows like RFI and quality inspections are given a re-think by students aiming to discover new efficiencies through construction’s digital transformation
What Contractors Should Consider Before Using Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials are becoming increasingly common in construction, but along with the benefits come risks you should discuss with your suppliers
Turner’s Latest Build: Health Screening Pods to Fight COVID-19
The general contractor’s pods to integrate in office buildings and other public venues feature temperature checks and socially distanced entry
