Construction

Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The construction industry is booming, with major infrastructure, manufacturing and data center...

‘Miles of Trim-Tex’ Used for Ambitious UC San Diego Student Housing 1 kcichowicz Thu, 02/08/2024 - 12:09 With thousands of interior spaces to build within this ambitious project, these contractors...

BIM software has existed for over 30 years, but most buildings are documented in 2D drawings. What if we could convert old drawings into BIM models automatically? I spoke with...

If you work in the construction industry, you are likely handling data in some way, shape, or form. “Data" may not be in your job title, but you're certainly contributing...

As I was doing my homework in preparation for CONTRACTOR’s 70th Anniversary year I was struck by how much the plumbing industry—an industry as old as civilization—has been changed by...

Calgary, Alberta – The city of Calgary has selected CAA Icon, an American firm, as the development manager for the construction of a new downtown arena and entertainment district. The...

The beginning of the year is often a time for new leadership in the business world, and the construction industry is no different. From the top spot of CEO to...

Designers bridge very different worlds—creative, technical, and consultative—and there can be an air of mystery about the design process and the various roles within it. For the latest episode of Side...

Creating stunning visualizations of buildings and environments requires knowledge and skills, regardless of the fantastic tools designers have at their disposal. How about using generative AI to do the same...

Women have made tremendous strides in making the construction industry more diverse. Despite progress, women are still severely underrepresented in leadership and project supervisory roles. Both have traditionally been the...