The Missing Link in BIM: Why We Need “Translators” in Construction

We often describe BIM as a technical challenge. We focus on software, standards, and data formats. But after talking with Mariel Gutierrez, a BIM consultant and architect in Stuttgart, Germany, I was reminded that the biggest obstacle isn’t technology; it’s communication. Mariel describes herself not just as a BIM expert but as a “translator.” She […]

AI-Powered Scaffold Safety: Stability & Risk Awareness

Comprehensive Scaffold Safety with AI: From Structural Stability to Environmental Awareness Scaffolding safety monitoring is fast becoming a focal point for construction teams, as projects become increasingly challenging and the risks surrounding temporary structures grow more complex. Scaffolds are crucially important temporary structures; however, they are also one of the most vulnerable elements on a […]

Joint Task Force-Southern Border assumes authority of Southern Border Mission | Article

FORT BLISS, Texas — Joint Task Force-Southern Border, a newly-announced headquarters element from the 10th Mountain Division, assumed control of the southern border mission on March 14, 2025. U.S. Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Stryker Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, unload their gear after arrival at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, on March 19, 2025. […]