As major contributors to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, the construction and building industries are not typically held up as shining examples of good environmental stewards. According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate … about Construction’s Electric Future
Technology’s Impact on the Preconstruction Process
Before the first brick is laid or the first nail is hammered, a beehive of activity goes on at a construction site. It’s during this preconstruction process that the groundwork is (literally and figuratively) laid, … about Technology’s Impact on the Preconstruction Process
Why A Cultural Change Is Needed For Tech Adoption
Although there’s been progress in recent years, construction remains behind when it comes to wide scale adoption of new technologies, and the cost has been years of stagnant productivity gains. But this isn’t a time … about Why A Cultural Change Is Needed For Tech Adoption
How Big Data is Transforming the Construction Industry
The advent and subsequent harnessing of big data has had myriad impacts on the construction industry. By nature, the business involves huge troves of data at every step, from pre-construction planning to contracts and materials … about How Big Data is Transforming the Construction Industry
Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
Traditionally speaking, the construction industry has been slow to change, particularly when it comes to adopting new technology. But a number of market forces have shifted the thinking around digitizing operations in an effort to … about Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
U.S. Cities Leading the Way in LEED-Certified Construction
Environmentally conscious construction has made leaps and bounds over the last decade, with more companies focusing their efforts on designing buildings with an eye on sustainability. The widest used rating system for green building is … about U.S. Cities Leading the Way in LEED-Certified Construction
How Remote Monitoring Technology Can Save You Money
Today’s sprawling office buildings involve multiple complex systems, from lighting to plumbing to HVAC to electrical. To keep these buildings operating efficiently requires a host of ongoing maintenance tasks, but having on-site staff responsible for … about How Remote Monitoring Technology Can Save You Money
Construction Industry Continues to Break Digital Ground with 3D Modeling
In recent years, architectural presentations like blueprints have jumped off the page into fully computer-rendered 3D models that give designers the ability to create faster and allow architects and clients alike to visualize a finished … about Construction Industry Continues to Break Digital Ground with 3D Modeling
Can Blockchain Help Transform the Construction Industry?
Simply put, the blockchain is a means of distributing digital information. It creates an encrypted ledger system for money to be exchanged for goods and services outside of the traditional monetary system. It stores and … about Can Blockchain Help Transform the Construction Industry?
World’s Biggest Companies are Building the World’s Biggest Office Buildings
With the rise of megacorporations like Google/Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, it stands to reason their bases of operations would be equally grand in size and scale. Many of these behemoth companies have equally gargantuan … about World’s Biggest Companies are Building the World’s Biggest Office Buildings
