Construction is the cause of over 23% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. And the production of construction is on the rise. 1 By 2050, an additional 2.5 billion individuals…
Every construction professional is aware that building can be expensive and a long-lasting undertaking. The likelihood of delays is higher than timely construction. They could be caused by administrative requirements,…
Interventions that are designed to keep individuals safe could have unintentional negative consequences. Some individuals tend to be more willing to risk their lives in a society that is more…
This article is a component of “The Dotted Line” series which provides a comprehensive examination of the complicated legal structure of the construction industry. To see the entire series visit…
The Chicago-based construction company W.E. O’Neil bought Austin, TX-based DCA Construction in 2022 and opened the door for DCA Director Kevin Foltermann. Now, as vice president for Texas of W.E.…
Dive Brief: OSHA proposes a brand new rule to make clear its requirements for personal protective equipment in construction. The new law, published Thursday, specifically requires properly fitting PPE for workers. The…
Sustainability and construction haven’t always been in harmony. However, things are changing. In 2021 Autodesk found that 82% of architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are equipped with a sustainability…
A Brief History of the Construction Industry When Did Construction Begin? Understanding the past of construction is a challenge because there is no definitive definition of what construction is. For…
Find out what the biggest dangers associated with construction work and you’ll receive the same answers nearly every time: falls electrocution, struck-bys and caught-ins. However, there are more construction workers commit…
Benefits of green buildings In the latest IPCC Report that the need for a “rapid and far-reaching” sustainable change in the building, energy, land transportation, cities and transport is required to achieve…