We’ve seen leaps and bounds in energy-efficient construction in recent years as developers look to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on energy costs. Some buildings even generate more energy than they produce (known … about Green Construction is More than Just a Trend
Archives for December 4, 2017
Why You Should Care About Construction Technology
We’ve talked a lot about the digital revolution and how many construction companies are embracing the latest technological advances, implementing new devices and collaboration platforms, boosting productivity and reducing waste along the way. But these … about Why You Should Care About Construction Technology
Trade Organizations Boost Female Workers’ Success in the Field
Two advocacy organizations for women in construction—Chicago Women in Trades and the National Association of Women in Construction—say their work is far from done. According to a 2016 Bureau of Labor Statistics Report, only 9.1 … about Trade Organizations Boost Female Workers’ Success in the Field
Why Isn’t Your Workplace Recruiting More Women?
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the number of women in the construction industry--already dismal--has actually decreased since its peak in 2007. Between 1985 and 2007 the number of women in construction grew by … about Why Isn’t Your Workplace Recruiting More Women?
How Robots May Be a Construction Problem-Solver
Are robots the answer to some of the construction industry’s problems, such as workforce shortages and productivity issues? The folks at San Francisco-based Built Robotics think so. The company has developed a suite of software … about How Robots May Be a Construction Problem-Solver