Insights

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.

Emerging Developments in the Construction Sector

Presented by TOPS Marketing Over the past few years, the construction industry has undergone substantial changes due to factors like...

Jul 31, 20233 min read

Then and now: The evolution of construction safety

How safety in the industry has changed over the decades Sean Scott, current chair of the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety...

Mar 22, 20231 min read

8,000,000,000

This year the Earth will surpass the 8 billion person mark. This is a great visualization to see how the population is distributed by...

Jan 3, 20231 min read

Outdoor Retailer Patagonia Tests Solar Windows

The clothing seller tries out green energy that works via transparent cells Source: Wall Street Journal. At Patagonia Inc.’s California...

Dec 26, 20223 min read

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