The APAC team recently had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable that explored ‘everyday disruption’. Read below to learn our key takeaways.
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Lindsay Gruetzmacher
Lindsay Gruetzmacher is a passionate illustrator/designer living in Saint Paul, MN. In her free time, she loves drawing, drinking iced lattes, and wearing mismatched socks. www.lgruetzmacher.com
Mashal Ali was thrust into leading her family’s engineering firm at a young age, an experience that provided myriad lessons that have since translated into a successful career
The advent of the computer saw construction’s potential take a leap forward with CAD and BIM. Now advances in computational design are helping the industry—from architects to on-site contractors—deliver better buildings more efficiently.
Here’s how to quickly create accurate estimates that are easy to read and understand
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
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
Labor shortages aren’t the only problem plaguing construction. Recent studies show productivity is down considerably since the 1970s, leaving contractors searching for new ways to motivate employees
Making construction more environmentally sustainable is a vital focus for the industry. Here, we look back on Built’s most recent top stories about the industry’s sustainability push
Cities across the globe have experienced urban blight, where districts that have seen a significant downturn in fortunes are abandoned and residential and business properties left vacant. Responding to this change in fortunes is becoming an industry in itself.
The design approach that grew from the slow food movement emphasizes functional and beautiful spaces that prioritize sustainability and an appreciation for nature
