Carbon tied up in building materials makes up the largest source of construction emissions—but difficulties quantifying it make reducing the industry’s carbon footprint tough
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Wenting Li
Wenting Li is an illustrator in Toronto, drawing images of real and imagined spaces. She has done work for The New York Times, The Walrus, Johns Hopkins Health Review and Twitter. https://www.wentingli.com/
Two years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law, funds from the historic legislation have finally made their way into active construction projects—but hurdles remain
The US Navy veteran has brought a wealth of military skills and experiences to his now ‘peaceful’ life helping advance construction through technology
While nearly a quarter of all American architects are women, ArchiteXX says there’s much more work to be done
AECOM turned to Bluebeam to streamline communication and efficiency on multiple aspects of the building and modernization of 20 schools in Austin, Texas
While not every architectural style is for everyone, there are some buildings that are universally described as downright ‘ugly’—here are three of the most famous
From keeping onsite equipment secure and productive to helping map out land and terrain for projects, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology offers the construction industry a dimension of information that was simply unthinkable a few decades ago.
Explore the underlying risks and hazards in the construction industry beyond the obvious ones. Learn about potential health risks, including cancer, and discover crucial safety measures to keep your workers protected on the job site.
Bluebeam’s new CEO sat down with Built to discuss his fascination with technology and how he thinks it can continue to move the construction industry forward
A zero-emission jobsite, with no fossil fuel consumption, means the construction industry has to create a zero-emission construction fleet. It is not as big a stretch as it initially sounds
