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
With Remote Work, Why Not Build an Office in Your Backyard?
With remote work trending toward a more permanent reality for some companies and workers, a few firms are aiming to capitalize by offering prefabricated tiny backyard work pods
COVID-19’s Uneven Hit—And Rebound—On the U.S. Construction Job Market
The pandemic hit the construction job market hard. While most of the lost jobs have recovered, an expert breaks down how the pandemic affected some construction jobs more than others
Building a Skyscraper From Home
Engineers and architects on Crown Sydney had to coordinate the final phase of the construction project while working from home
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
Turner’s Latest Build: Health Screening Pods to Fight COVID-19
The general contractor’s pods to integrate in office buildings and other public venues feature temperature checks and socially distanced entry
How the Pandemic Served Up a Re-Think of Restaurant Design
COVID-19 has hurt the food-service industry, leaving designers focused on the segment searching for a new way forward
This Chicago Office Tower Claims to be the First Post-COVID Building
Fulton East in Chicago boasts virus-fighting features like hospital-quality air ventilation and foot-activated elevators. Is this the new normal?
Why Revu Is the Essential Tool for Facilities Teams Leading Return-to-Office Plans
Facilities teams with access to Bluebeam Revu can efficiently plan, create and communicate workspace reconfigurations—without having to turn to costly outside resources
