3D Printing in Construction Comes of Age
As the construction industry continues to embrace new technology, additive manufacturing offers impressive new capabilities for designers and builders
Digital Signatures, Document Certifications and Electronic Signatures: What’s the Difference?
As construction professionals increasingly use digital certifications to approve official project documents, there are important distinctions between signature types they need to keep in mind
Deployable Structures Turn to New Inspiration: Origami
Inflatable structures are paramount in construction. Can origami offer such deployable components new inspiration?
Architects Using Virtual Reality: A Gamechanger?
Once the preserve of computer game designers, virtual reality technology enables architects—and their clients—get up front and personal with a building far in advance of its completion.
What Makes the PDF Standard in Construction?
The PDF file type is ubiquitous in construction—but what exactly is it?
5G in Construction Could Be a Game Changer—But Barriers Abound
The technology could offer endless advantages to construction firms—if it can overcome critical obstacles
Adopting Digital Workflows for Construction
Construction is one of the least digitised industries with the most to gain from adopting simple digital workflows.
Bluebeam and Graphisoft Integration: Linking Design and Collaboration for Architects
As an architect, one of the essential things to consider when buying new software is how it will integrate with your existing systems and processes
Contractor. Engineer. Architect. Podcast Host?
The world’s fastest-growing media format is inspiring many in the construction industry to jump in with shows of their own. Here’s why one construction podcaster says every contractor should consider the gig
Augmented Reality in Construction: Stepping Into the Future
The construction sector has traditionally lagged behind other industries when it comes to using digital technology. But it is finally beginning to catch up with the use of augmented reality
Nuclear Fusion Is on the Horizon—And with It, New Construction Jobs
Scientists at MIT are in striking distance of harnessing a clean energy future with nuclear fusion, and the shift promises to demand millions in construction dollars and thousands of new jobs
Construction Drone Regulations Contractors Need to Know
Drone usage on jobsites has grown in recent years, but the industry should monitor constantly evolving regulations at the federal, state and local level
The Art of Plastics in Construction
While there remain environmental concerns around some plastic products, the material’s light weight and end-use versatility make it ideal for construction
Modular Hotels Are Blossoming. Blame Worker Shortages and COVID-19
The prefabrication building technique is catching on among major hotel brands as construction worker shortages and other trends highlight its advantages
Some Contractors Used the Pandemic to Bolster Existing Tech
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced construction companies to adapt, these firms found ways to make more efficient use of existing technology
