Why Leverage Should be used Carefully

Why Leverage Should be used Carefully

Brief Resist the temptation to automatically use leverage, as there may come a time where you need the other party’s help or accommodation, writes Ken Goldstein. “Be the kind of person in business people want to call all the time, not just when either one...
A Timber Tiny House for Living on the Road

A Timber Tiny House for Living on the Road

Brief  Portuguese woodworking studio Madeiguincho was inspired to turn its hand to tiny house design. The latest result is the Ursa, which has a compact space-saving interior and runs off-the-grid with solar panels and a rainwater capture system.   Insight...
Digital Solutions Advance Construction of Swiss Tower

Digital Solutions Advance Construction of Swiss Tower

Brief  The 673-foot-high Roche Tower 2 in Basel, Switzerland, will likely be finished ahead of schedule thanks the use of building information modeling and the creation of a digital twin. Digital tools have also helped engineers achieve more precise detail, fewer...
Project to Bring Smart Robots to Construction Sites

Project to Bring Smart Robots to Construction Sites

Brief  The complexities and human presence in construction have precluded the introduction of robots on work sites, but a research team led by the University of Michigan aims to change that. The team will use a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to...
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