10 Technology Trends Positioned to Disrupt Construction
From autonomous vehicles to digital collaboration, contractors who aren’t on top of these technologies are going to risk falling behind the rest of the industry
3 Things Driving Construction’s Supply Chain Problem
Pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions are wreaking havoc on the global economy, but the pain is being felt especially hard in construction
The Hybrid Workplace Is Here. Will Construction Embrace It?
The COVID-19 pandemic spawned a rush to remote work, and now more workers in the industry say they prefer the work style
Once Sky High, Lumber Prices Tumble. Here’s Why.
This essential construction material became a scarce commodity during the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic, but prices recently plummeted—why?
The Fascinating History of Building Ventilation, Air Flow and Public Health
When COVID-19 emerged, building operators quickly turned to improving HVAC systems to combat the virus’ spread, but the connection between air flow and disease transmission traces back at least to the last pandemic
The Post-Pandemic Office: How Amazon and Salesforce Are Charting Different Courses
One company is refashioning its office with an eye toward remote work, while the other is designing its newest headquarters with full-time, in-person work in mind
Construction’s Latest Pandemic Challenge: Getting Workers Vaccinated
The industry, initially deemed “essential” in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now struggling with worker hesitancy to get vaccinated against the virus
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
How the Pandemic Revived ‘Wine Windows’ for These L.A. Establishments
Wineries and bars turned to an old Italian design-build concept to serve customers during the pandemic—and its success has convinced some the idea may be here to stay
Why Converting (or Demolishing) Dead Malls Is Harder Than You Think
The shopping mall has been on the decline for decades, but recent downturns and transformations in the economy have turned these properties into compelling-yet-complex conversion opportunities
What Construction Might Look Like Post-Pandemic
As the world continues to battle COVID-19, construction and design firms must consider what new projects will need for a future where pandemics occur more frequently
Construction Still Struggles with COVID-19 Safety
The industry adapted quickly at the onset of the pandemic to make jobsites safer, but a recent study showed construction had the highest rates of infection among every sector
COVID-19 Has Restaurants Searching for Ways to Stay Open. Can Construction Help?
The pandemic’s winter surge is forcing restaurants in cities with strict indoor-dining restrictions to consider creative construction solutions to make outdoor-only service viable during cold winter months
A Spooky Trend for Restaurant Builders: The Rise of Ghost Kitchens
Delivery-only food-service facilities, known as ghost kitchens, were already gaining traction pre-pandemic, which fast-tracked the concept into the mainstream as more people avoid the risks associated with in-person dining
