Aug 03, 2017
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CU boulder researchers demonstrating their newly engineered material. Credit: Image courtesy of University of Colorado at Boulder A team of University of Colorado Boulder engineers has developed a scalable manufactured metamaterial — an engineered material with extraordinary properties not found in nature — to act as a kind of air conditioning system for structures. It […]
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Jul 27, 2017
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Designers have many secrets they deploy for a successful kitchen remodel. Recently Barbra Bright from Houzz shared 17 of her favorites, and here are 11 more. Read on for ideas that will make your kitchen more beautiful as well as more functional. Note: The following is a guest contribution from Houzz, a leading platform for home […]
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Jun 21, 2017
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DPR’s Mike Humphrey explores the supply-chain bottleneck, building for the tech sector and what’s next for the booming market. California may be known for its relaxed lifestyle, but in the state’s construction industry, life these days is anything but slow. As tech companies, hospitals and higher education institutions continue to grow their footprints in the […]
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Jun 08, 2017
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Transforming struggle into success is how the strong survive. Acclaimed life and business coach, author and motivational speaker Tony Robbins says the breakthrough comes after the breakdown. Many entrepreneurs reach their lowest point immediately before catapulting to unprecedented heights. Whether the result of world affairs, slim odds, or just plain bad luck, these superstar entrepreneurs—and […]
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May 04, 2017
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Some home repair and renovation projects are inevitable — pipes corrode, window trim warps, roof shingles buckle and curl. Others require more of a push, such as a living room addition to keep up with the space needs of a growing family, a new patio or deck to extend that area outdoors and even the installation […]
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Apr 20, 2017
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Custom homes aren’t designed for the masses, but the programming, materials and other ideas and practices they use can inspire adoption in mainstream housing, affordable developments and more. (Plus, who’s not looking for an excuse to view a roundup of stunning houses.) To that end, the American Institute of Architects recently announced the winners of […]
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Apr 14, 2017
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There is no secret recipe for success. However, every distinguished entrepreneur will tell you that ample dedication, hard work, and self-confidence are some of the things that contributed to his or her success. We’ve all read articles on how bad habits like poor focus and lousy time management can hold you back from achieving your […]
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Mar 30, 2017
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With total attendance topping out at 128,000 and near endless lineups of parked heavy equipment across four behemoth lots and five conference halls in Las Vegas, ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s largest gatherings of contractor professionals and the equipment that powers global heavy construction. A first to ConExpo […]
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Mar 16, 2017
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Maximize productivity to accomplish as much as possible. Entrepreneurs are busy people. Chances are, they got to be successful because of how much they work. However, that kind of busy is different than the random, chaotic busy we can all feel from time to time when we just have too much on our plate or […]
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Mar 02, 2017
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Construction is underway on two bent apartment towers in New York by SHoP Architects that will be joined by a skybridge offering a pool, hot tub and bar. The 41- and 48-storey towers will be linked by a skybridge and clad in copper and glass Called the American Copper Buildings – and formerly known […]
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