Disaster relief architecture has played an important role in rebuilding lost structures and also for constructing temporary buildings for immediate and longer-term housing needs.
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Understanding the generation gap in the construction industry
The construction industry is no stranger to the generation gap in today’s workforce. As Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Y, with their varying strengths, upbringings and communication styles are all squeezed onto a construction site, unique challenges are presented.
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Examining 3D printing in construction
No matter how you look at it, the buzz around 3D printing in construction is louder than ever.
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Advancing the careers of women in architecture and construction
Historically, it hasn’t been easy for women climbing career ladders in the architecture and construction industries, but leaps are being made and successes celebrated as we move towards an equitable and successful future.
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Assessing the sustainability of building products
Product specifiers in building design have an increasingly complex task in trying to discern what a sustainable building product is and deliver it to end users. So, where does one start?
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Reducing construction waste
There are several factors that can help in reducing construction waste. Managing, minimizing and reusing construction materials is very much possible.
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