How BIM Software Turned Into Plato's Cave

For too many people in the construction industry, BIM software has turned into the representation, not the reality of BIM. It's time to step out of the BIM software cave.

What Is OpenBIM and Why Does it Matter?

A definition of OpenBIM, it's benefits, who oversees it, why the construction industry needs OpenBIM, and how you can get involved in the development of BIM standards.

The Intangible Benefits of Standardization in Construction

Process standardization in construction results in more than just a better bottom line - it benefits employees in these 6 morale-boosting ways.

How Digital As-Builts Make American Infrastructure Safer, More Efficient, and More Sustainable

Learn about the potential of digital as-builts to improve the sustainability, safety, and efficiency of civil infrastructure assets.

How to Create a One-Man Layout Workflow with a Robotic Total Station

Watch this video to learn how to be productive and accurate when laying out points, use cases for collecting data for new builds and in as-built conditions, and more.

Using Tech to Maximize Construction Productivity & Safety During Extreme Weather Events

6 Opportunities Construction Leaders Should Take Advantage of According to McKinsey's Jose Luis Blanco

Project delivery, risk management, workforce, and industry messaging opportunities that savvy construction leaders can and should maximize.

How One Small AEC Firm Competes for Top Talent

Learn how marketing manager Wendy Smith helped her firm grow from 50 people to 75 with simple tactics anyone can repeat, an eye on diversity, and plenty of bottles of hot sauce.

Construction Financing Checkup: Trends & Wins

Billd Founder and CEO Chris Doyle talks to us about what's new in the world of getting contractors paid.

Talking to Boston Dynamics' Brian Ringley About the Future of Construction Robotics & Automation

A conversation about Spot the Dog's use cases, how innovative contractors use Spot today, what construction robotics will look like in 2040, and more.

Top 11 Budgeting Tips for CIPs Facing Cuts

Consider the following financial, procedural, and technological tips to prioritize spending and get your CIP budget back on track.

10 Positive Construction Trends to Come Out of COVID-19

COVID-19 has sped up the pace of change in the construction industry - something that's not unwelcome. Here's 10 of the best positive construction trends we've seen.

What Does the World's First Room-Temperature Superconductor Mean for Construction?

Nearly $5 trillion up for grabs in retrofitting work and a way to reduce emissions created from the current U.S. power grid? It may not be as far-fetched as it sounds.

These Huge Construction Projects Were All Made in Factories

Prefabricated construction has advanced beyond parking garages and warehouses. Take a look at these 6 stunning, ambitious projects all made in factories.

4 Ways Contractors Can Use Business Intelligence

How many of your employees help you qualify for a tax credit this year? Can you keep up overall contract values with a bunch of small jobs? If you're using BI correctly, you will know the answers.

3 Ways to Use Technology Tools to Perform Better QA/QC

Here’s a closer look at how tools like robotic total stations, 3D laser scanning, and mixed reality can help your teams perform better QA/QC.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention In Construction [STATS]

The frequency of mental health issues and suicide is increasing within the construction industry. Get the most important statistics & resources to address this issue here.

Top 10 Construction Jobs for 2021, Ranked

Skilled construction workers are needed like never before— and with the resource shortage across the globe, there is no better time to consider construction jobs. Here are the top 10 construction jobs

14 Best Construction Podcasts to Listen to in 2021

Grab your headphones, fire up the bluetooth, or get ready for an uplifting commute. These are the podcasts every architect, engineer, contractor, and construction professional should list to this year