News & Analyst Briefings
Stay up to date with our news and analyst briefings, covering everything innovation and technology, from what's going on around our network to the latest happenings in the buildings and infrastructure spaces.
Interested in contributing? Members can join our Verified Contributor Program to submit articles and analysis in their respective field(s) of expertise, or update company pages to share News from Around the Network, keeping other members informed and our network better connected.
Surging construction jobs highest since ’08
In like a lamb, out like a lion. It took eight years, but after adding
23,000 jobs last month, U.S. construction employment is back to where it
was when the economy cratered before President Obama took office. Even as
hiring climbs, though, clouds are gathering.
Making history: Virtual museum now real
Born online in 2008, the $500M National Museum of African-American History
& Culture now has a home on the National Mall. But it has none of DC’s
signature marble, limestone, or colonnades. So how did the building team
still create such a good fit?
Green line: Skanska delivers on rail vision
‘Envision’ sustainability. For the first time, Greenbuild this year
featured a transit project among its success stories: the new light rail
line between L.A. and Santa Monica. Read why design-builder Skanska thinks
green infrastructure is here to stay.
Vader Systems, a growing force in 3D liquid metal printing
Father-son duo, Zack and Scott Vader, have created a machine few can rival
— a 3D liquid metal printer. BuiltWorlds reporter, Alexis Chastain, caught
up with Zack at IMTS 2016, to hear about the company’s story.
Dig smarter: Tech would map underground infrastructure
Broad digital shoulders. Chicago’s public-private innovation accelerator,
UI LABS, has unveiled a new tech platform via its City Digital partners
that may change how urban infrastructure everywhere is built and maintained
more efficiently and cost-effectively.
Aaand… Action! 5 Takes on Greenbuild L.A.
Lights! Camera! Take action! This week, as 20,000 sustainable AEC
professionals from all over the world flock to L.A., the birthplace of smog
is proudly showing off its award-winning green bona fides. Here’s what
Greenbuild 2016 attendees should know.
Have an interesting topic or piece of news that you'd like us to write about? Email research@builtworlds.com with your ideas.