2020 has had a massive impact on a range of industries.
Construction hasn’t been spared. Supply chains have slowed down, projects have been delayed, and many businesses have struggled as a result.
Fortunately, things have gotten better. Recent data has indicated construction industry recovery amounting to the return of roughly 60% of jobs lost… more
Building Innovation 2020: Virtual Edition is less than two months away.
We're hard at work, combing through the virtual technology that will bring you two days of the best information around building technology, resilience, and workforce on August 18-19. Attendees also will be able to earn up to 8 AIA-approved CES/HSW credits, over two days, for… more
Why does synergy matter in disaster recovery, and who needs to be involved?
A panel recently addressed this, during a meeting organized by the International Code Council for a conference of the Texas General Land Office in Austin, Texas. The discussion focused on (1) building-code development (including applied research to quantify the value of… more
When it comes to protecting your home against flood, Mitigation Saves homeowners time and money.
This was the crux of a recent panel presentation that I participated in, during the Strengthening Coastal Counties Resilience Workshop in South Padre Island, Texas. The workshop was arranged by the National Association of Counties (NACo), with funding… more
The situation in the Amazon has many feeling helpless.
Fortunately, there are ways you can help aid in the protection of the rainforest. And even more ways outlined by Public Radio International.
And while the world battles this dangerous disaster, two wildfires kick-started California’s fire season this week, reports The Washington Post.
Less… more
