Browsing: Smart Buildings

Yesterday was Earth Day. What did you do to commemorate it? Today wraps up our Earth Day Series, which has…

We are currently embarking on a blog series looking at sustainability—and exploring the topic in both in the construction process…

Sustainable construction starts with the design of the building—and continues throughout the lifecycle of a construction project from work being…

We read a lot about the IoT—the Internet of Things—and how it can be beneficial to companies and people in…

Earth Day is roughly a month away. Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth…

Is the smart home finally here? One big topic of conversation at last week’s NAHB (National Assn. of Home Builders)…

While there were a bevy of announcements at last week’s NAHB (National Assn. of Home Builders) IBS (Intl. Builders Show),…

The infrastructure we depend upon is aging—the interstate highway system started in the 1950s and much of it was already…

Prefab construction could theoretically bring attainable housing to many communities that don’t readily have access to housing. This could then…

Our cities and buildings are evolving—and many contractors recognize this and often offer new services, technologies, and building elements on…