Construction

4D BIM has garnered significant attention in recent years.  It is a method that adds a time and resource dimension to building information models. I sat down with Jouni Ojala,...

Construction design and technology have evolved quite a bit over the last several years. From manual drawings and traditional drafting techniques to digital tools and automation, the industry has seen...

The I-80 corridor, a vital artery in Illinois’ transportation network, is undergoing a transformative reconstruction. This project is not merely an upgrade but a complete overhaul of 16 miles of...

Dive Brief: Mary the boring machine broke through the final stretch of earth April 17 for the first tunnel of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion at the North Island. It’s...

As lab designers, we are always striving to better understand the needs of lab scientists—the end users who our spaces are designed for. In practice, this means continuing to broaden...

I sat down with Anssi Auvinen, the CEO and founder of Finnish startup Aecmaster, to discuss the future of design and how the company plans to make it happen. Anssi...

When venturing out to non-traditional tools and processes, a healthy amount of skepticism is normal. People are naturally resistant to change, and implementing new methodologies feels uncomfortable. However, if we...

In the heart of Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood, a new architectural marvel is making its mark on the iconic New York City skyline. The 262 Fifth Avenue project, spearheaded by developer...

Dive Brief: Workers in construction and other industries are worried about artificial intelligence, and it’s keeping their companies from moving forward more decisively with the surging technology. Those are two...

I-joists are strong, lightweight, "I" shaped engineered wood structural members that meet demanding performance requirements. I-joists are comprised of top and bottom flanges that resist bending and are united with...