Design

The 5 benefits of lean construction practices

Lean construction benefits customers, your business and the environment. Learn how that's possible.  

May 2, 2022

Robots can revolutionize the modular building industry

Autovol CEO Rick Murdock said at the World of Modular conference this week that automation will continue to take up more of his company's production.

By Sebastian Obando • April 27, 2022

Earth Day groundbreaking for world's largest wildlife crossing

The landbridge will provide animals a passage to cross the 10-lane Highway 101 in California.

By Matthew Thibault • April 22, 2022

Clark leverages field data, sustainable material in HQ2 build

The contractor is employing mass timber, low-carbon concrete and technology to build Amazon's second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022

Procore integrates with embodied carbon calculator to aid contractor sustainability goals

Users can identify the environmental impacts of their building materials in order to shave off excess pollution in their projects.

By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022

Seattle Airport's Concourse C expansion inspired by nature

Turner is building the four new floors, which will cost up to $500 million.

By Julie Strupp • April 5, 2022

Trauma-informed design is changing the education space — here's what that means for the built environment

An innovative design approach that reshapes learning environments to create a welcoming space that promotes both healing and well-being.

April 4, 2022

Sarcos acquires RE2 Robotics, positions for expansion

On top of its construction and manufacturing presence, Sarcos said the deal will enable it to reach other markets.

By Matthew Thibault • March 30, 2022

Consigli prefab director: 'You don't want it to feel like you're recreating the wheel'

The Boston-based general contractor wants to use more offsite techniques in its projects to boost efficiency.

By Sebastian Obando • March 30, 2022

Why modular has not clicked in commercial construction

Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?

By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022

Utah's tallest high-rise project under construction

The 372-unit Astra Tower, a luxury apartment building developed by Kensington Investment Co., is set to open in 2024.

By Mary Salmonsen • March 18, 2022

Contractors selected to rebuild collapsed Pennsylvania bridge

PennDOT has fast-tracked work to replace the Fern Hollow bridge, which fell while President Joe Biden visited the area to promote infrastructure funding.

By Matthew Thibault • March 17, 2022

MIT research team uses 3D scans to repurpose wood scraps

Irregular lumber is usually discarded. Utilizing it in structures is part of a growing wave of eco-friendly building.

By Matthew Thibault • March 16, 2022

Lendlease Chicago high-rise employs low-carbon concrete

The new mix uses 60% less Portland cement and could last 30 years longer than conventional concrete, according to its creators.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2022

Feds give U of Kansas $500K toward tech-powered bridge research

Using computational simulations and high-tech facilities, researchers will examine the potential of ultra-high toughness steel and more to prevent disastrous breaks.

By Matthew Thibault • March 9, 2022

Orlando emphasizes 'wow factor' in digital twin project

Unlike many other cities' digital twins, the project will map the entire 40-square-mile metro region.

By Jason Plautz • March 2, 2022

Ukraine war 'likely to have multiple effects' on materials prices

Inflation is casting shadows over how much the $1.2 trillion in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can ultimately accomplish.

By Joe Bousquin • March 1, 2022

NASA grants $6M for technology geared toward building on the moon

This wave of research funding focuses on robotics, mining and cold-resistant tech studies from three universities.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 23, 2022

LaGuardia Airport tops off $4B terminal renovation with completed skybridge

The NYC project is the largest public-private aviation partnership in U.S. history and marks a new chapter for the notoriously outdated airport.

By George Kevin Jordan • Feb. 22, 2022

Stars align to hoist historic Times Square theater for mixed-use project

A developer is lifting the Palace Theatre three stories to make way for new shops underneath.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 18, 2022

Populous designs sole permanent venue for 2022 Olympics

The "Ice Ribbon" speed skating arena seats 12,000 and will serve as a winter sports hub in Beijing after the Games end.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 14, 2022

World Cup Construction: PCL Construction experts share what prospective host stadiums should know

How to construct a stadium ready to host a global event.

By Lewis Kelly • Feb. 7, 2022

5 ways COVID-19 has changed airport design and construction

The pandemic has left its mark on air travel, including the physical infrastructure that enables it. Here's what contractors need to know.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2022

Intel to build 2 Ohio semiconductor factories worth $20B

Following disrupted supply chains and competitor advancements in Arizona, the tech giant is looking to gain ground.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 26, 2022

The 5 contech trends that will power jobsites in 2022

From data usage to 3D printing and more, construction tech is poised to blast off this year.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022