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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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Connected Construction: How We'll Rebuild & Revive U.S. Infrastructure

Bryn Fosburgh, Senior VP - Trimble Navigation, outlines how the industry can build the smart, connected infrastructure we need to carry us into the future.

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9 Construction Industry Trends That Define the Next Normal

From McKinsey's 2020 report: How disruption is reshaping the world's largest ecosystem.

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Would More Women in Construction Mean Safer Jobsites?

Can diversity in construction benefit worker safety? A thought experiment based on the data.

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Is the Robot Dog the Construction Industry's New Best Friend?

Using Spot the robot dog to solve commercial retrofitting and remodeling challenges.

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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.

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The U.S. States with the Highest Paying Construction Jobs

Where in the United States are the highest paying construction jobs? The numbers might surprise you.

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Meet the World's 10 Best BIM Projects

Learn from the winners of Tekla Global BIM Awards 2020.

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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.

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Future Challenges in Urban Planning [video]

Population growth is on an unsustainable path. Learn why urban planning must adjust to the challenges of 21st century lifestyles.

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The Lasting Impact of the Tulip Tower on Modern Architecture

The plan for a tulip-shaped tower rising above the London skyline was met with mixed responses. Some called it bulbous while others called it beautiful.

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Contractors Liable for Unpaid Wages — Is This a National Trend?

Controversial legislation holding general contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits owed employees of their subcontractors has already passed into law and may be the start of a nationwide trend

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Test Your BIM Knowledge!

Do you think you are a real BIM expert? Answer these 5 questions to find out.

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Technology Planning With the Looming Recession (and the Cost of Doing Nothing)

As uncertainty lurks in the future of the U.S. economy and, subsequently, construction industry spending, contractors are taking different approaches to technology to modernize their operations.

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How Does NYC’s Construction Safety Training Law (LL196) Impact You?

The Construction Safety Act of 2017 includes laws and regulations that went into effect on October 16, 2017, affecting many construction projects across New York City’s five boroughs.

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