Making the industry more environmentally sustainable requires the transition from the linear approach to construction to a more circular model that offers additional advantages in overall cost, materials pricing and supply security
Technology has the potential to eliminate redundant work and streamline mundane-yet-critical tasks, easing the burden on construction firms as they face a possible challenging economy ahead.
Construction’s unique nature is part of the industry’s appeal—but it also makes it an attractive target for hackers
The construction executive discusses material price volatility, labor shortages, plus how he came of age in the industry
The world is increasingly online, thanks to technological progress but also a pandemic that spurred an enhanced reliance on internet connectivity. California aims to be a leader in making such connectivity more easily accessible to all—and construction is set to play a critical role
Shortages are pervasive across the industry, but experts say these materials are especially hard to come by—and may be for some time
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
Beantown’s charm is rooted in the city’s quaint historic places and winding, cobblestone streets—but these same characteristics make building in Boston no easy feat
One company is aiming to use its innovative 3D printing technology to change residential construction as we know it
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
Contracting for infrastructure projects has stubbornly resisted technology adoption. An initiative born out of the World Economic Forum aims to change that
Southern California is one of the fastest-warming areas of the U.S., so Los Angeles and other cities are turning to urban forestry as a cooling strategy
Many states have ruled construction an “essential” business, while others are towing a more cautious line
The outbreak has put many small construction, design and engineering firms in crisis mode. Keep these employment law implications in mind.
The temporary visa system attempts to solve the labor crisis but leaves workers vulnerable to exploitation
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