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Smart Cities Lead the Way on Sustainable Urban Development

Apr 2, 2021 - Emily Newton

Recent smart city experiments show how it may be possible for cities to use new tech to tackle growing urbanization and climate change at the same time.

10 Types of Heavy Construction Equipment and Their Uses

Mar 26, 2021 - Emily Newton

Heavy equipment is a must on just about every site. You’ll often find a variety on site. Check out the 10 common types of heavy construction equipment.

Here’s How Site Engineers Can Improve Construction Quality

Mar 2, 2021 - Emily Newton

Construction quality control is key to ensuring client satisfaction. These strategies are some of the best ways to make improvements.

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How to Develop Your Smart City Plan

Dec 16, 2020 - Emily Newton

All levels of society must benefit from a smart city. How should you develop a smart city plan? Read our article to learn more!

Digital Construction Is the Future of the Industry

Aug 27, 2020 - Emily Newton

New construction technology is making its mark. What influence are these new gadgets having on the industry? Learn more now!

How Can Augmented Reality Really Help Architects and Contractors?

Jun 25, 2020 - Emily Newton

AR is expanding into new industries. How does the construction industry benefit? Here are some ways to employ augmented reality in construction.

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The Advantages of Implementing BIM in the Construction Industry

Mar 12, 2020 - Emily Newton

IM platforms provide a range of benefits in the design, construction and function of a new building. Here is how BIM benefits the construction industry.

What Is a Smart City and How Does It Work?

Jan 17, 2020 - Emily Newton

There are only a few cities that can claim the title of “smart city.” What is a smart city supposed to be? And how does it work?

6 Hazards in Construction and How to Avoid Them

Jan 16, 2020 - Emily Newton

There are several prevalent hazards in construction, but also ways to prevent and avoid them. Keep reading to learn more!

Renovation vs. Remodel: What Does Your Home Need?

Nov 14, 2019 - Emily Newton

You’ve decided your home needs a new look. However, you keep tripping over two words — renovation vs. remodel. Learn more now!

What Are the Different Types of Construction Jobs?

Sep 12, 2019 - Emily Newton

 It takes a team of varied and skilled people to successfully construct a building. Here’s a look at the types of construction jobs you’ll find on a site.

11 Popular Green Building Materials Used Today

Aug 6, 2019 - Emily Newton

Growing interest in sustainable design will soon lead to efficient green building materials becoming standard in construction.

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NASA's Perseverance Rover successfully touched down on the red planet on February 18, 2021. The rover's main goal is to search for signs of alien life. Perseverance will also collect rock samples and regolith for a possible return to earth. Thumbnail Credit: NASA

The term 5G has been a buzzword on the internet for some time now, but what exactly is this technology and how is it different from our current 4G networks? Watch this video Tech Vision to learn about this technology or read our article about 5G technology before it becomes mainstream. Thumbnail Designed by Freepik