Experts
6 Ideas to Create Net-Positive, Ultra-Green Museums
A new model is emerging for forward-looking cultural buildings that inspire and transform campuses and communities. Balancing functional needs with concerns about the environment, these highly sustainable approaches bring together applied research in advanced...
Climate Change Resilience Through Better Water Management
Global warming has brought about a more responsible attitude towards water consumption. A cutting edge airborne technology can save water lost through leaks while reducing energy use and carbon emissions. This year the United Nations (UN) has decided to link the World...
How Drones Have Changed Construction & What’s Next
On March 2, the commentary period ended for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed Remote ID rule. The rule would further facilitate safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems—or drones—into the United States airspace through a requirement that they...
Coronavirus Highlights Need for Remote Site Working
Technologists are claiming this week that remote operation of construction sites is becoming increasing viable and could be an antidote to the likes of Covid-19.Development of digital technologies could help the sector deal with pandemics and other employment-damaging...
Supporting Autonomous Vehicles With Smart Roads
With the race toward autonomous vehicles at full speed, the automotive industry is awaiting one of the biggest transformations it has ever experienced: the transition to autonomous vehicles. The technology associated with autonomous vehicles is slowly being introduced...
The Future of Drones and Where the Market Currently Stands
If you were to gauge the market for drones solely on recent media headlines, it would be easy to come away with mixed messages. In August, Bloomberg reported that a period of hype surrounding drone tech is beginning to wane and startups in the sector are failing....
Constructing A Contingency Plan For Coronavirus
Drafting Construction Contracts to Address Potential Risks and Impacts from Infectious Disease.Parties to large commercial and residential construction projects typically enter into complex contract agreements that lay out each party’s rights and responsibilities in...
Who Will Bear the Risk and Cost for Coronavirus Construction Delays? A Contractual Analysis.
As the Coronavirus spreads across the globe, its impact continues to disrupt many industries, including construction. Over the last twenty years, the construction industry in the United States has substantially increased its reliance on China as a supplier for all...
8 Expert Tips for Recruiting, Retaining Women in Construction
The U.S.’s historically low unemployment rate has elevated the importance of employee recruitment and retention for construction companies across the country. Human resources experts are relying on a range of best practices to entice the brightest and best workers to...