Environmental Sustainability in Construction
The need for sustainable action in all aspects of life is nowhere more significant than in California for a variety of reasons. California ranks second in the emission of greenhouse gases. Most of the state’s population lives along potential earthquake fault lines....
Climate Change and California Construction Workers
Climate change and extreme weather have a well-documented overall impact on multiple aspects of human health and well-being. However, the construction industry and its workers (along with farmworkers) face greater exposure to these hazards than most population...
California Construction Suffers Widespread Labor Shortage
California’s economy is on track for soaring growth post-Covid-19. The construction industry alone is looking at the need for tens of thousands of new homes to satisfy the current demand. Due to this backlog of projects, construction companies are facing an...
Mental Health in Construction
Increasingly, the construction industry is recognizing mental health issues that have led to alarming rates of suicide and substance abuse among their workers. According to the CDC, construction is one of the top five industries with the highest suicide rates....
Augmented Reality—A Powerful New Tool in Construction
Simply put, augmented reality (AR) combines virtual and physical reality using camera and sensor technology along with computer-generated information to produce a real-time interactive experience. This cutting edge (and very cool) technology is providing innovative...