With a shifting global landscape influenced by new policies, those involved in commercial construction are interested in one thing: How do we ensure a successful outcome in a rapidly changing ...

For almost the last 90 years, the construction of school buildings in the state of Michigan has been subject to Public Act 306 of 1937 (the “School Building Construction Act”), which generally ...

In an era marked by rapid urbanization, climate emergencies, and evolving societal needs, architecture has a complex role to play, and a responsibility to engage actively yet sensibly with cultural, ...

Architecture began as a practice of design and construction. The word itself is derived from the Greek architektōn, or “chief carpenter.” During the Pax Romana, Vitruvius described an architect as a ...

When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

Tall buildings represent a pinnacle of modern engineering and architectural ingenuity, embodying the vertical expansion of urban environments and the quest for sustainable densification. The design of ...

This blog post was authored by Domenic Koyama, Senior Preconstruction Director, McCarthy Building Companies; and Fernando Sanchez, Director of Design Integration, McCarthy Building Companies. Parking ...

What did you learn that will help in your future career? Our senior design capstone project brought together everything we’ve learned over the past four years—from technical skills to teamwork, to ...