The use of building information modeling (BIM) has been growing on projects globally. By 2022, the market for BIM is expected to increase by nearly 20%, to $10.36 billion. Of course, it’s no surprise as BIM has been...
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Behind the Build: Interview with Brent Cranmer, Vice President of Technology and Virtual Design and Construction, ISEC
When you walk into a recently finished construction project, the first thing you will notice is the work of specialty contractors focused on interior finishes. Whether it’s the doors, frames or architectural woodwork...
Behind the Build: Interview with Austin Gary, Project Engineer, TAS Commercial Concrete
As the single most widely used construction material in the world, concrete has a significant role to play in physically building the world we live in. Nevertheless, while the material is commonly used on nearly every...
Embracing Mad Scientists in Construction: How to Build a Culture of Innovation [webinar] Â
Technology is only powerful when it is used effectively, especially in the construction industry. Perhaps, your manager keeps insisting that you incorporate the latest technology into construction projects. Or maybe...
Behind the Build: Interview with Randee Herrin, Senior Vice President of New Construction, TDIndustries [video]
Mechanical and plumbing contractors have some of the most specialized and complex roles in all of the construction industry. On a project, these contractors are responsible for the heating and cooling systems...
Building 201: A Complete Guide to Civil Construction
Civil construction truly shapes the world around us–it’s responsible for the majority of structures we use that aren’t privately owned. From massive bridges for transportation to walkway construction and wastewater...
Behind the Build: Interview with Kyle Spiller, Director, SAM Drylining
“It’s humbling to know that our business puts food on the table for so many others” Construction has the power to reshape whole areas – and not only through the buildings and spaces that are created. The incredible...
Behind the Build: Interview with Enea Cibuku, Veteran and Assistant Superintendent, Satterfield & Pontikes
In the last few weeks, we’ve been featuring stories from veterans in the construction industry. From tenured superintendents to fresh faces in the industry, our spotlights have been highlighting the avenues and reasons...
Here Are 10 Construction Blogs and Articles You Need to Read from October
While it’s the spookiest time of year around the world, October was a buzzworthy month for construction blogs and news. Feel like you’ve missed your chance to catch up on the news from October? Don’t fret–we’ve collated...
Behind the Build: Interview with Robert Kipp, Veteran and General Superintendent for Satterfield & Pontikes Construction
Veterans compose a vital segment of the construction workforce. The many skills acquired during their service are highly transferable to the construction industry, which is needed, especially considering the significant...