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Stay ahead of the curve with perspectives on market trends, regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and best practices shaping the construction industry. These posts offer strategic insight for owners, developers, and professionals navigating a rapidly evolving built environment.
Biogenic limestone from microalgae
In a world-first, scientists create eco-friendly cement from algae The era of sustainable construction has arrived. Every year about two...
Sep 5, 20223 min read
A Visual History of Light
This is a quick visual history of human-created light sources over the past ~400,000 years, from wood fires to candles to the electric...
Aug 26, 20221 min read
EV Charging Cables Market – A new Research Study
Report: EV Charging Cables Market by Power Supply (AC and DC), Application (Private Charging and Public Charging), Length (2-5 Meters,...
Jul 11, 20225 min read
Carpenters Shortage
Talk to a lot of carpenters, and they’ll express similarly warm feelings about their job. It’s the rare profession that doesn’t require...
May 27, 20229 min read
What if Construction in Commercial buildings could better assist with lower carbon emissions pledge?
As commercial contractors committed to leave the world a bit greener to our children, we are always wondering how construction, material...
Nov 3, 202113 min read
Growing a zero-emissions transportation network – a good example in Cincinnati
Pull up to an electric vehicle charging station in Cincinnati, and that station may have been delivered by the city’s first 100 percent...
Oct 21, 20214 min read
Contractors react to federal vaccine mandates
Construction professionals are questioning elements of President Joe Biden\’s new vaccine requirements. Source: Construction Dive,...
Oct 7, 20215 min read
Panel: The New Infrastructure Bill – What\’s in it for you?
Our very own Founder was asked to participate in a Panel conversation about the (potentially!) upcoming Infrastructure Bill. Homesteady...
Aug 3, 20211 min read
Tokyo 2020: an engineering view of the Olympics
When you watch the Tokyo Games, it\’s easy to see why the Olympic motto is \”Citius, Altius, Fortius,\” (or \”faster, higher, stronger\”...
Aug 1, 20215 min read
GM, Ford are all-in on EVs. Here’s how their dealers feel about it
(Note from the team: OK Fabien. Time to upgrade your F150!! 😉) Source: CNBC. KEY POINTS General Motors is aiming to produce only EVs by...
Jul 5, 20217 min read
Warehouse Rents Surge on Bidding Wars for Scarce Space (WSJ article)
Another great read from WSJ.com – By Jennifer Smith Competition for warehouse space is driving up industrial rents as retailers and...
Jun 23, 20212 min read
Volkswagen reportedly adopting \’Voltswagen\’ name scheme for EVs
So here\’s a very funny joke from VW. They claimed a corporate name change to Voltswagen to show their commitment to Electric Vehicles...
Mar 29, 20212 min read
2021 and beyond: Top predictions for smart building technology by a smart building provider.
Very thoughtful article by Laurent Bataille from Schneider Electric . Reposting as everybody should read this: smart buildings...
Mar 18, 20214 min read
JD Power Study: Electric Vehicle Owners Prefer Dedicated Home Charging Stations
Summarizing the newest study by JD Power (U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study), Forbes published this excellent...
Feb 10, 20213 min read
Building a Safer Industry
How safety helps overcome challenges and improve every project. McCarthy published a good Op Ed on our industry\’s safety and practices....
Sep 19, 20204 min read
USC launches master’s program in Advanced Design and Construction Technology
Great initiative towards education, empowerment and adoption of technology in our industry. Can\’t wait to receive resumes from...
Sep 8, 20202 min read
Portable charger onboards the 2021 Ford F150
Ford\’s 2021 edition of their F150 is having a very handy new feature for technicians on the road. As reported by TheDrive , our next...
Jul 3, 20201 min read
Sanitization & Disinfection
See below a copy of our last email communication to our customers: Dear Homesteady friend, First and foremost, I hope you and your...
May 4, 20202 min read
COVID-19: Resetting, Recovery, New Reality
Working together to meet the unprecedented challenges of a rapidly changing landscape to establish clarity, emerge with strength, and...
Apr 3, 20202 min read
What You Can Do Today to Prepare Your Business for Potential Impacts of the Coronavirus
As outlined on Procore’s blog , construction workers are and will be impacted by the crisis just like many other industries. We are...
Apr 2, 20201 min read
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