Why COVID-19 Sent Lumber Prices on a Wild Ride
Lumber prices tanked—and then rallied—over the summer. Why?
The Faceless Faces of Construction Jobsites During a Pandemic
Long-time construction industry photographer Tara Garner offers a look into jobsite life during a pandemic
BUG Buzz: Digital Collaboration Goes Mainstream
With many industry professionals still largely working remote, the second quarter 2020 BUG meetings features presentations on tools and techniques to continue to bolster remote collaboration
Vaccine Manufacturing Facility Design and COVID-19
Creating vaccines for infectious diseases like COVID-19 requires stringent management and construction of facilities that test, store and distribute the medicine
Can You Reliably Build a Hospital in 10 Days?
The Huoshenshan Hospital near Wuhan, China, famously came together in just 10 days in response to the region’s COVID-19 outbreak, but one expert says the feat is unlikely to be repeated in the U.S.
Remote Work Sessions: Matt Dole
The Lighthouse Electric construction design manager followed his initial remote-work experience with an early entrance back to the office to onboard new hires
Plexiglass: The New Hot Commodity in Construction
New demand for the clear acrylic plastics used in face shields and space dividers spurs big changes for manufacturers and distributors
The Characteristics of a Solid Business Continuity Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic caught many companies off-guard. Those that had a plan experienced far less pain and stand prepared for when the next crisis hits
Construction During COVID-19: June Update
As many states begin to re-emerge from lockdowns, here’s the construction industry’s status in each state, as well as some of the safety precautions it is taking moving forward
Working Remote Sessions: Trevor Musia
The project engineer talks about communicating with colleagues in the field amid COVID-19
Construction After COVID-19
Experts predict enhanced jobsite sanitation, off-site work and remote working arrangements to be part of the ‘new normal’ after the COVID-19 pandemic ends
What AEC Firms Need to Know About Remote Work Data Security
With many employees suddenly working remote in light of COVID-19, an IT expert explains how firms can ensure their data remains secure
Working Remote Sessions: Erin Khan
Suffolk’s construction solutions director talks about her new work-from-home life and using state-of-the-art CoLab tech remotely
Adjusting to Remote Work
From using digital technologies to enacting new policies, here’s how these construction-industry firms are adapting to the “new normal” of operating during a global pandemic.
Bluebeam User Group Meetings Go Virtual
With COVID-19 halting in-person gatherings and events, Bluebeam’s passionate user community isn’t missing a beat—in fact, it’s taking BUG meetings to a new level entirely
