Why We Love Construction
Bluebeam employees share why they love working in the industry
From Roadside Waste to Repurposed Flooring
Where others see a littered landscape, one researcher in Colombia saw resources ready to be put to practical use as part of the ‘circular economy’
Construction Is (Finally) Embracing Tech—And Venture Capital Is Cashing In
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
This Global Initiative Aims to Fix Infrastructure’s Tech Adoption Problem
Contracting for infrastructure projects has stubbornly resisted technology adoption. An initiative born out of the World Economic Forum aims to change that
Is Solar Farm Construction the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure Building?
Facing the urgency of climate change, companies like BP that traditionally invested in the construction of refineries and other oil production resources are pivoting to build in the increasingly profitable solar energy space
New Law Puts Bird-Friendly Design in Flight
New York City has become the first major American municipality to pass a law requiring all new construction to be bird safe. Will others follow?
A Document Management Workflow for the Modern Construction Project
The Walsh Group’s Pablo Giraldo has established a proven digital document management workflow that organizes and streamlines previous paper-based processes into the modern age
Translucent Wood Could Give Architects A New Design Element
A lab in Stockholm, Sweden, is using nanotechnology to reimagine lighting with a wood composite that’s translucent, load-bearing and an advance in energy efficiency
Mitigate Risk During Submittal Reviews With Studio by Following These Five Tips
Studio Sessions can bolster communication and clarify confusion during submittal reviews, avoiding the potential for costly errors and re-work
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
What Contractors Should Consider Before Using Nanomaterials
Nanomaterials are becoming increasingly common in construction, but along with the benefits come risks you should discuss with your suppliers
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 Studio Sessions Makes BIM Coordination Signoff Easier
Coordinating BIM signoffs over email is too cumbersome and time intensive. Find time and peace of mind by migrating the workflow to a Studio Session in Revu
Bringing Building Materials to Life—Literally
Can integrating microorganisms in brick or concrete through biomaterials science and engineering make the materials self-healing? The Living Materials Laboratory at the University of Colorado aims to find out
5 Ways to Design and Access Masterfully Efficient Digital Dashboards in Revu
Digital dashboards offer teams a centralized, easily navigable hub for critical project documents and information. Don’t create one without making these considerations
