Browsing: Smart Buildings

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…

Two things are evolving at the same time for many: our homes and our health. As many of the Baby…

Researchers at Purdue University have discovered the average morning routine for many Americans includes inhaling several milligrams of chemicals that…

As the end of 2023 approaches and the beginning of 2024 nears, we are taking some time to look at…

The word “hospitality” has a nice ring to it. Everyone would like to meet people who are hospitable, welcoming, and…

Nobel winning economist Paul Krugman recently posted, “There’s substantial evidence that people don’t feel that they personally are doing badly.” The Federal…