Will The Biden Administration Revive Home Geothermal? This Startup Thinks So.
Support for green energy and cost-saving innovation could revive the heat pump market
This Computer Program Can Build Intricate Wooden Joints
A new software program aims to take the joint-creation process virtual, allowing users to design connections digitally before uploading them to a router that brings them to life
The B1M + Bluebeam: Tackling Atlanta’s Traffic Crisis
A recent The B1M-Bluebeam video highlights how a major infrastructure project is emblematic of how technology is helping alleviate one of the industry’s biggest challenges
Inside Bluebeam: Product Design Research’s Madolyn Noll
How a product research manager brings years of unique experience to the world of construction software development
The Top Built Stories of 2020
From exoskeletons to state-of-the-art sports stadiums, these were the top stories of the Built Blog in 2020
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
