Construction Innovation in the Headlines

Here are my latest picks on construction innovation news. ORBA Convention: Construction firms must embrace a culture of innovation to keep up Gregg Shoppman, principal at FMI Corp., and Bridgit co-founder Lauren Hasegawa, spoke at the recent Ontario Road Builders’ Association (ORBA) 88th Annual Convention in Toronto. Shoppman pointed out that, on a macro level, the […]

State of IPD in Finland – Interview with Lauri Merikallio

I had the pleasure of meeting with Lauri Merikallio, Partner at Vison Alliance Partners, in Helsinki. During the interview Lauri explains how he got involved in Integrated Project Delivery, IPD,  and how it’s been implemented in Finland. Lauri Merikallio has become thoroughly familiar with the LEAN philosophy and its application in projects and provision of services. One of the innovations […]

Geothermal Energy: 6 Keys To Understanding Its Impact On Sustainable Construction

The quest for sustainable energy solutions has become a global priority, aiming to both mitigate climate change and ensure energy independence. In this context, geothermal energy emerges as one of the most promising yet often underestimated renewable sources. Unlike other renewables whose production depends on the intermittency of the sun or wind, geothermal energy harnesses […]