Articles about Innovation & Technology in the construction industry
Carpentry is the backbone of American construction. Walk through any residential or commercial building and the evidence of the carpenter’s work is everywhere—framed walls and floors, installed windows and doors, built-in cabinetry, finished trim and moldings, hardwood floors, roof trusses, decking, and countless other elements. Carpentry is the broadest of the construction trades, encompassing work…
The Hudson Tunnel Project—also known as Gateway Program’s Hudson Tunnel component—stands as arguably the most critical and consequential infrastructure project in the United States today. Connecting New York City and New Jersey beneath the Hudson River, this multi-billion dollar undertaking addresses what transportation officials have called a ticking time bomb beneath one of the world’s…
Masonry is one of humanity’s oldest crafts—and in the 21st century, it remains one of the most essential and rewarding trades in the construction industry. From laying the brick facades of new residential developments to restoring historic stone courthouses, from pouring the concrete foundations of skyscrapers to creating custom outdoor fireplaces and hardscape features, masons…
The construction industry—historically one of the least digitized sectors of the global economy—is undergoing a profound technological transformation. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced sensors, drones, building information modeling (BIM), and digital twins are reshaping how construction projects are planned, designed, executed, and managed. The economic stakes are enormous: the global construction market exceeds $13 trillion…
One of the most revolutionary developments in the history of construction is unfolding right now across the United States: homes built not by human hands wielding hammers, but by massive robotic systems extruding concrete layer by layer, creating habitable structures in days rather than months. 3D-printed home technology has moved rapidly from novelty to genuine…
The New Golden Age of American Infrastructure The United States is in the midst of the most ambitious construction boom since the Interstate Highway System of the 1950s. Fueled by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the CHIPS and Science Act, and unprecedented private investment, mega construction projects are transforming the American landscape from…