5 Questions with New Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja
Bluebeam’s new CEO sat down with Built to discuss his fascination with technology and how he thinks it can continue to move the construction industry forward
Built Celebrates World Architecture Day 2023
These stunning architecture stories will scratch your design itch, from spectacular practitioner profiles to visual tours of classic European cities
Auburn’s Summer Academy Brings More Young Women into Construction
As the industry works to bolster female representation, this program aims to strategically cultivate interest among a demographic that hasn’t historically been encouraged to join construction
Columbia’s Bruce Gordon: Promoting Sustainability in Construction
The third-generation family business executive talks about why he chose to enter the field, as well as some of the ways the construction firm has been proactive in working toward a better future
This L.A. Lumber Yard Sources Only from Fallen Neighborhood Trees
Angel City Lumber has built a business on locally sourced wood, a trend founder Jeff Perry hopes will catch on elsewhere as the industry works to be more sustainable
This Nonprofit Is Rebuilding Communities with Reclaimed Construction Materials
The ReBuilding Center in Portland, Oregon, aims to preserve construction materials for re-use, with the goal of keeping the discarded matter out of landfills as the industry works to be more environmentally sustainable
How This Civil Engineer Used Early Leadership Experience to Launch a Thriving Construction Career
Mashal Ali was thrust into leading her family’s engineering firm at a young age, an experience that provided myriad lessons that have since translated into a successful career
Construction Worker Shortage Highlights Need for Enhanced Benefits
More construction firms are finding that offering new worker benefits—or simply communicating existing ones better—is a competitive differentiator in today’s tight labor force
Managing Chaos: The Vital Skills Brittany Martin Used to Break into Construction
The senior project manager exudes resiliency, a skill she learned growing up in a single-parent household—and one she says is paramount for women in construction
How This Would-Be Artist Discovered a Fulfilling Construction Career
Sheri Best wanted to be a painter and writer—until the artistry of the construction industry swept her into a blossoming career
This Former Mortgage Exec Is on a Mission to Make Modular Homebuilding Viable
Joanna Schwartz, CEO and co-founder of modular building company Quartz, sees tremendous potential in the burgeoning construction method
This Nonprofit Is Working to Get More Women in Construction
She Built This City, based in North Carolina, runs educational programs to introduce women to the construction trades at an early age
There’s Never Been More Women Working in Construction in the United States
The latest data reveals incredible growth for women’s participation in the sector. Here’s how construction firms can continue to make progress
Built Celebrates Women in Construction Week 2023
To kick off Women in Construction Week 2023, Built looks back on its top stories of women making a difference in the industry from the past year
Built Celebrates Black History Month 2023
In honor of Black History Month, Built reflects on the top stories featuring Black construction professionals from the past several years
