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From Super Mario to SimCity: What Video Games Can Teach Us About Urban Design

From wayfinding to modular design, video games are quietly rewriting the rules of urban planning, and construction pros should start paying attention
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Building a Career in Construction: Mara Horn’s Journey to Leadership

Modern harbor view in Hamburg, Germany featuring the iconic Elbphilharmonie concert hall and ships, symbolizing innovation and architecture—ideal for an article on Germany’s leadership in prefabricated construction.

Rewriting the Rules: How Germany Is Prefabbing the Future of Construction

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5 Construction Technology Trends for 2025 and Beyond

Stay ahead of the curve with this simple guide to the latest developments in digital construction tech.

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What is Sustainable Construction?

Taking a responsible stance on preserving the environment has become a leading motivator in industries of all kinds — construction is no different.

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Toolbox Talk Essentials

Learn about some of the most relevant safety topics that can become part of a construction firm’s daily briefings via toolbox talks.

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Mastering Construction Planning for Successful Projects

Find out how effective construction planning helps contractors thrive — and learn what it takes to refresh your firm’s approach.

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Adaptive Reuse

Learn how the interconnected trends of adaptive reuse, retrofitting and resilient design help support sustainable architecture and construction.

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12 Construction Certifications to Boost Your Career

The construction industry, despite its pivotal role in creating and maintaining global infrastructure, is experiencing a workforce crisis.
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How To Bid for Government Construction Projects Successfully

Public infrastructure: It’s one of the cornerstones of the construction world.

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From Railroads to Rebuilds: How These 6 Megaprojects Shaped America

Explore six historic U.S. megaprojects that redefined American infrastructure, engineering and national growth
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Underground Wonders: What the Paris Métro and Grand Paris Express Can Teach Builders About Infrastructure That Lasts

From century-old tunnels to cutting-edge megaprojects, Paris is redefining how cities build—and how infrastructure can shape urban life for generations
The Sphere in Las Vegas with its curved LED exterior display, showcasing cutting-edge architecture and immersive audio-visual engineering in the heart of the city.
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Built for Sound: How Legendary Music Venues Are Engineered to Rock

Iconic venues like Red Rocks, The Sphere and The Ryman are masterclasses in acoustic design, precision construction and sonic engineering
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Rot, Mold and a Near-Miss: How Building Science Is Changing the Way We Build

Applying knowledge of the science behind buildings makes a profound difference in their energy efficiency, durability, comfort—and safety
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Unbound 2025: Sessions You Don’t Want to Miss – Part 1

Real people. Real tools. Real fixes. These sessions aren’t fluff—they’re fuel
Construction workers reviewing digital blueprints on a jobsite, illustrating paperless workflow challenges and digital transformation in the AEC industry.
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The Paperless Jobsite Sounds Great. But Is It the Right Goal?

Everyone loves the idea of a paperless jobsite. But if you’re chasing zero paper instead of zero confusion, you’re missing the real opportunity
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Building More Than Structures: How Hasheem Halim Is Changing Architecture Through Mentorship and Design

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Empowering Electricians: How Bluebeam and Leadership Training Shape Success in the Field

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