construction
Truss Design: Sustainable Innovation Through Offsite Technology
Offsite manufacturing of prefabricated building components isn’t a new concept, but innovative component manufacturers are using newer technologies and software to design, engineer, and manufacture sustainable wood structural components. This course examines the benefits of offsite technology, how floor trusses, roof trusses, and wall panels are manufactured, and important design...
5 Benefits of Connecting the Field and Back Office in Construction
Learn how construction team members from CFOs to Project Managers can benefit from integrating their technology systems. One of the biggest pain points for contractors is the disconnect between the field and back office. Integrated financial and construction management software unites the two teams with one source of financial data,...
Fenestration’s Role in Resilient Design
Credit: 1 LU | HSW AIA This course will explore the growing importance of resilient building design due to accelerating climate change and extreme weather events. We will discuss resilient design principles and fenestration’s role in resilient design, including the importance of building product durability, energy efficiency, storm and hurricane...
Building the Blueprint for a Successful Construction Project Lifecycle
Construction is the ultimate team sport. Handling constant changes across multiple projects and competing priorities requires constant communication and information sharing between workers in the field and those in the back-office. Without that, delays, unreliable reports, and lost revenue are inevitable. The primary focus becomes trying to reduce risk instead...
