What Makes Architect Leslie Saul Tick?
The principal of a Boston-area architecture and design firm, Saul is doing her part to bring more women into the industry
The leaders and influencers that are making real change happen in the industry.
Managing Health and Safety in Construction
The rate of UK construction workers killed doing their job is four times that of all workers across the country, with falls being the greatest factor. The construction industry has made strenuous efforts to reduce the number of tragic cases over the years, but there is still work to do to make sites safe.
Meet the 22-Year-Old Carpenter Fighting for More Women in Construction
At 22, Abbey Agius has already established a fulfilling career in carpentry; now, she’s working to make the trade more accessible for others like her.
This Family HVAC Business Lays the Groundwork for the Next Generation
Sav Mor Mechanical, a $45 million (approx. £38 million) HVAC business on Long Island, has succeeded in large part because of its family ownership structure; here’s how it goes about enticing future family members to take over the business
The Secret to This Construction Manager’s Successful 30-Year Career
Nicolle Wilkinson has a message for women pursuing construction careers: forge your own path. Here’s how she did it
The Women Working to Improve Black Representation in Construction
The National Association of Black Women in Construction aims to promote mentorship and community to grow the ranks of Black women in the industry
Tips to Survive a Hot Construction Summer on a Jobsite
The summer heat can pose severe danger to construction workers. Here’s how to beat the heat and stay cool and productive over the next few months.
With Possible Recession Looming, What Can Construction Do To Prepare?
The construction sector has just got back into its stride, but now faces more uncertainty, as rising energy and material prices set to put a dent in the sector’s efforts to return to normal.
The Archeologists Using Revu to Verify the Pharaohs
How Bluebeam is helping archeologists make discoveries out in the field
Winning the CIOB Global Student Challenge Competition
The construction industry needs to attract new talent to thrive in the years to come. This is part of the inspiration for the Chartered Institute of Building’s annual competition, the COIB Global Student Challenge, which sees students from around the world run a virtual construction company for a few weeks, with tasks and job performance being scored by an expert panel of judges.
Meet Lashanna Lintamo, welder-turned-social-media-mogul
The 35-year-old welder is using social media to inspire future generations to enter the trade – and to promote her larger ambitions that aim to help the Black community across industries
Does Construction Have a Noise Problem?
Construction jobsites are dangerously loud, putting workers’ hearing at risk. Here’s why this safety issue isn’t so easily solved
Ethical Property Development
Property developers deliver our homes, offices and the facilities we regularly use. However, these organizations often gain a reputation for dodgy behaviour, shoddy practices and poor quality. How can the sector ditch its tag of being unethical and embrace better working methods?
Is Diversity in Construction the Industry’s Greatest Challenge?
It’s imperative that the construction sector is representative of the society it serves
Contractors: How’s Your Leadership Pipeline?
Having leadership-ready employees primed for promotion is crucial for construction firms—here’s how to make that happen
