Most of us just turn on our computer or mobile device and never really think about the effort that went into how we interact with those systems. Turns out, there is an entire professional discipline that revolves around designing the best conceivable look and feel a user can have with Read more…
Processes continue to evolve around 3D printing for the built environment, with new startup companies emerging around the world. As the volatile lumber market continues to put pressure on the construction industry, innovative companies are branching out for options. Until fairly recently, the 3D printing medium has typically been a Read more…
Typically, security efforts in construction are an afterthought. General contractors are so busy orchestrating the many moving parts of a job, it may not occur to them to install security measures like cameras until they notice something has gone missing. There are a number of ways security measures can benefit Read more…
Company leaders sometimes struggle with making time to innovate and improve processes. Many times, the answer involves cost – time and money. When you are trying to decide if you can afford to innovate, consider whether you can afford to not innovate. Maybe new thinking is required for solving traditional Read more…
Does this sound familiar? The detailer is working on a window. They spend time drawing it just right. Then, oftentimes regardless of what they draw, the person who installs windows for a living will ignore the detail and do it the way they normally do it. And that will nearly Read more…
The more things you do concurrently on a construction project, the faster you complete the job. While this construction management statement seems to be a no-brainer, the challenge is figuring out which tasks can proceed simultaneously without hazards or unacceptable risk. It involves scheduling spaces and zones, timing work schedules, Read more…
The American Institute of Architects and Architecture 2030 have issued a challenge to the construction industry to reduce its contributions of greenhouse gas emissions to the environment. As part of that initiative, research and development are taking place to reduce the carbon emissions that result from making concrete. In order Read more…
Advice from someone who has been there: do not stereotype professional careers by gender. If it’s something you love, you’ll do a good job at it, no matter your gender. According to a 2021 Harvard Business Review article, the representation of women in management is higher than it has ever Read more…
The term “embodied carbon” came onto the news scene as a hot topic a few years ago. A calculation of the carbon dioxide emissions associated with extracting, transporting, manufacturing, and placing a material, it was, and continues to be, part of the discussion around sustainability. Sustainable construction involves reducing the Read more…
In construction, most companies are just getting started in trying to harness data for informed decisions. A lot of data is available, but it’s sometimes difficult to access. In addition, it can be overwhelming figuring out what to collect and what to do with it. There are plenty of sources Read more…