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Innovation, Projects

With Colder Months Ahead, COVID-19 Prevention Turns to Indoor HVAC Systems

Indoor spaces remain among the riskiest for COVID-19 transmission. And with colder months ahead, building operators are turning to enhanced HVAC systems and outdoor air circulation tactics to thwart the virus’ spread

David Shultz
October 19, 2020

What Contractors Should Consider Before Using Nanomaterials

Innovation
Diana Kightlinger

Nanomaterials are becoming increasingly common in construction, but along with the benefits come risks you should discuss with your suppliers

The Power of Colors in Building Design

Innovation, Projects
Emily Beyda

Color, especially lighting, plays a vital role in how people experience interior spaces. Here’s why architects and builders shouldn’t overlook its value

Turner’s Latest Build: Health Screening Pods to Fight COVID-19

Innovation, Projects
Kate Wheeling

The general contractor’s pods to integrate in office buildings and other public venues feature temperature checks and socially distanced entry

Bringing Building Materials to Life—Literally

Innovation, Projects
Randy B. Hecht

Can integrating microorganisms in brick or concrete make the materials self-healing? The Living Materials Laboratory at the University of Colorado aims to find out

This Chicago Office Tower Claims to be the First Post-COVID Building

Innovation, Projects
Peter Dorfman

Fulton East in Chicago boasts virus-fighting features like hospital-quality air ventilation and foot-activated elevators. Is this the new normal?

What Makes Digital Collaboration in Construction Possible?

Innovation
Peter Dorfman

Most construction professionals engage with their cloud-based applications to work without a second thought—but there’s a large, expansive world behind each click, share and comment

Infographic: How Revu Time Savings Adds Up

Innovation, Inside Bluebeam
Ed Mann

The average Revu user saves about 37 minutes a day. Here’s how those time savings add up as more builders use the program to collaborate digitally and get more done, faster

Five Ways Studio Sessions Improves Efficiency With Pay App Review

Innovation, Inside Bluebeam, Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Owners, contractors and subcontractors spend a lot of time submitting and reviewing paperwork to ensure each is paid on time and within budget. Inserting the workflow into a Studio Session can make it more efficient