The District at Cypress Waters in Dallas is setting a new standard in property management through the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI). In a significant move towards modernizing operations, property manager Jason Busboom introduced AI bots to handle some of the complex's most
The construction industry feeds a significant part of the U.S. economy, providing millions of short- and long-term jobs across the country on an annual basis. Since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in late 2021, the federal government has begun pumping the Congressionally
Australia is on the brink of a significant transformation in its construction sector, spearheaded by the ACT Government's recent initiatives. Spearheaded by Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction Rebecca Vassarotti, this endeavor seeks to establish a unified approach for measuring
Bisly, a Tallinn-based startup specializing in advanced smart building automation solutions, has successfully closed a Series A funding round, raising an impressive €6.2 million. This funding round attracted a mix of both new and existing investors, with prominent figures such as Urvo Männama and Pa
The recent decline in US construction input prices during May 2024 marks a pivotal change in the industry’s economic landscape. This decrease in input prices is the first since December 2023 and has generated a wave of optimism among contractors and economists alike. For months, rising costs had p
In the push to modernize U.S. infrastructure, an essential player performs its role quietly yet profoundly: the Global Positioning System (GPS). Despite its absence in the explicit text of the colossal $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, GPS emerges as a foundational
In the wake of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, a cloud of regulatory uncertainty has formed over the construction industry. Amidst the turbulent transitional period, businesses are seeking stability and clarity regarding the future use of product markings that signify
The race toward sustainable urban development is a global marathon with tangible finish lines—marked by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for 2030. As we edge closer to this target date, the Sustainable Cities Index, published by the esteemed consultancy Arcadis, o
The latest revision to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB v5) has sparked significant debate within the sustainability community. Authored by advocate Stephen P. Ashkin on June 5, 2024, the critique highlights the diminishing emphasis on professional
The housing market has always been a dynamic beast, molded by the shifting sands of economic conditions, demographic changes, and cultural aspirations. A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), drawing on data from the Census Bureau, has revealed an intriguing evolution in
