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In a world with threats ranging from terrorism to cybercrime, including a security consultant early avoids delays and costly changes later.
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High-quality, factory-built homes are changing construction, for a price.
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The founder of the Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability shares what he’s learned about the innovative solutions to housing’s complex challenges.
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Piloting new tools with a small test group can help design and construction firms spot potential issues—before they grind a project to a halt.
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Blocks made with recycled construction waste face challenges with labor—and industry inertia.
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Environmentally friendly buildings still send a ton of waste to the landfill, but deconstruction and reclaiming building materials are on the rise.
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These technologies allow for a more efficient relationship between builders, suppliers, and manufacturers.
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Fully utilizing staff resources is the key to long-term success.
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The vice president of innovation at Meritage Homes chats about resetting the rules to reimagine the way we build homes.
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Firms in the emerging field of proptech believe tools driven by data and artificial intelligence could make these processes more efficient.
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Housing industry expert Margaret Whelan discusses why prefabrication is at the center of attention—and why some builders aren’t yet embracing it.
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Affordable technology allows contractors to accurately measure color, so your projects evoke inspiration rather than aggravation.
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The project is an example of why more cities and designers might embrace modular techniques in the future.
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Your next home could be constructed—or at least designed and engineered—half a world away.
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Contractors are beginning to incorporate nanosensors into their safety programs.
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The co-founder of IBACOS chats about innovations in comfort and the thermal enclosure, setting performance standards, and the evolving training needs of the construction workforce.
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It may be sooner than you think, though code hurdles remain.
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Whether we enact more-stringent building codes or focus on upgrading old homes, resilient design is a key strategy for builders adapting to severe weather.
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Adding these strategies to the building industry’s toolbox can help alleviate the risks and challenges associated with the shortage in skilled trades.
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Virtual and augmented reality are changing the way designers communicate their vision to both clients and contractors.
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