A commentary that says too often, when we investigate safety incidents, we focus on the immediate cause and not the “root cause.” They aren’t the same thing.

AI will speed up our ability to run projects and address issues. It will also help people concentrate on becoming better builders, rather than simply learning systems.

In journalism, “story mix” is a familiar term that describes the breadth of editorial coverage. At ENR, our story mix is wide and diverse, given the complex and varied nature of the global construction industry.

Additive manufacturing and 3D printing patents are being filed for everything from human urine-bound bricks to radiation shielding for construction on the moon.

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In 2012, ENR ran an article about a naively ambitious Denver-based start-up that was diverting construction materials from the landfills by “repurposing” them. The company was then just a year old and was still learning the basics of repurposing.

With AI-driven modeling, flood projections and scenario plans can be set up quickly, allowing far more sensitivity and insight than a static projection can generate from historical data.

The time for construction companies to develop AI plans is now.

 A look at recent patent filings, including one for a 3D printing technology for construction in space by ICON, offers a glimpse into the future.

When we need to reach a little higher, we strap extensions—stilts—on workers’ legs. When fearing a fall, we tie workers to buildings with a length of rope, and then we hope.