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Home » Topic » Markets » Manufacturing

Three Ways Glass Is Changing the Conversation Around Heat Prevention and Comfort

by Joseph Harary, Eyal Peso | Oct 14, 2020
Manufacturing | Markets

Here are three ways glass technology is opening up new doors in the construction and design industries.

Transforming Building Performance With Human-Centric Lighting in the Post-Pandemic World

by James Tu | Sep 26, 2020
Commercial | Manufacturing | Markets | Safety | Wellness

The construction industry has distinct potential to not only keep buildings relevant to the world post-COVID-19, but also to transform into a forward-thinking and trend-setting change agent for human performance.

Four Ways Manufacturers Can Improve Planning and Forecasting in the New Normal

by Folkert Haag, Ursula Gruen | Sep 9, 2020
Business Development | Manufacturing | Markets

Developing stronger, more flexible planning and forecasting capabilities is one move manufacturers and construction companies can make to benefit themselves, their customers and their partners today and in the “next normal.”

How to Enhance Safety Training and Compliance Across the Supply Chain

by Colby Lane | Aug 28, 2020
Manufacturing | Markets | OSHA | Safety | Training | Workforce

Risk management software can help contractors reduce administrative tasks while integrating health and safety criteria into vendor prequalification efforts.

How Low-Carbon Concrete Could Shape Sustainability in Construction

by Emily Folk | Aug 14, 2020
Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

As a wide variety of industries explore sustainable improvements, many look to process changes to improve efficiency while cutting resource uses. Those alterations can help, but it's also necessary to do things differently regarding the materials used.

The Real-World Impact of Admixtures on Sustainability

by Diego Granell | Aug 13, 2020
Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

Concrete admixtures can be used to reduce cement content, permit greater use of supplementary cementitious materials and increase resistance to the environment to extend the lifespan of structures—as well as affect a reduction in the CO2 emissions associated with concrete production.

Innovative Strategies for LEED Certification in Green Building

by Ruben Mejia | Aug 5, 2020
Commercial | Manufacturing | Markets

As construction firms embrace sustainable practices to deliver healthier and more energy and resource efficient projects, they can leverage new strategies to achieve LEED certification.

Use Prefabrication to Return to Work and Profitability After COVID-19

by Gene Ellis | Jul 11, 2020
Manufacturing | Markets

In a post-pandemic world, prefabrication can help jump-start projects that have been paused due to the pandemic, increase jobsite organization and help achieve profitability.
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