Construction bidding activity ticks up in February
The Blue Book Network Velocity Index ticked up 0.5% to 100.9 in February from a revised 100.5 in January (December … Read more
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Walsh hits pause on ETS as political will for new COVID-19 rules wanes
The labor secretary has put the development of an OSHA emergency temporary standard on hold, according to recent media reports.
Residential projects: 5 mistakes project managers don’t know they are making
Many project managers in repetitive residential projects tell us that they have to spend up to 50% of their time … Read more
What's behind the California bullet train project's latest woes?
Two contracting teams have said that the state rail authority's inability to secure land is creating delays. Here's a look into what it … Read more
Designing lab workspaces in the time of COVID
COVID-19 initially brought major disruptions to lab operations and staffing. Those disruptions are now often mitigated through split staffing shifts … Read more
High-tech machines take skyscraper construction safety to new heights
Two major tall building projects — one in New York City and the other in Dubai — benefited from technology that helps … Read more
How the architecture and design community can contribute to the circular economy
In the not-too-distant past, it was common to view materials through a “cradle to grave” lens. Raw materials would be harvested and … Read more
Makita Announces Release of New 40V, 80V XGT Tool Lineup for US Market
Those that follow tool news may have heard about a new Makita tool platform that launched in several other countries … Read more
[VIDEO] SkyTy is the Drone That Ties Rebar From the Sky
Just over a year ago, I was introduced to an early prototype of the SkyMul SkyTy, which is a robotic … Read more
[VIDEO] This Cantilevered Building Was Built With Only Stainless Steel, No Concrete
There have been many attempts to use different materials for the structural support systems of buildings over the years, but … Read more
1 Year Later: The Effects of Coronavirus on Construction
It’s been a little over a year since the coronavirus pandemic sent the entire world into a period of uncertainty, … Read more