Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the ...

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...

Abstract: The construction industry is characterized by low productivity, cost overruns and project delays. In recent years, the implementation of Lean Construction and BIM (Building Information ...

Construction loans fund new builds; borrowers pay interest only on funds drawn. Two loan types: standalone (pay on completion) and construction-to-permanent (converts to mortgage). Alternatives ...

Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to streamline Seattle’s process for new construction by consolidating the city’s various design review boards and limiting scrutiny of new projects to more objective metrics ...

Modular construction has been a game-changer because it allows professionals to create the major parts of a structure in controlled conditions instead of building them directly on sites. This approach ...

Abstract: This study examines the lean practices (LPs) currently implemented by construction firms in the UAE, analyzing variations in their implementation frequency and identifying differences ...

Make sure your people and your technology work well together. by Thomas H. Davenport and Thomas C. Redman When Mars Wrigley decided to digitize its supply chain, it invested in several AI and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says the city will change the way it approves construction projects by revamping the permitting process to speed up and streamline ...

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway Construction disputes are prevalent because of the complexity of projects, ...