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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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