We feel the need for speed! The American Institute of Steel Construction has a big, hairy, audacious goal – our goal is to increase the speed at which a steel project (either a building or bridge) can be designed, fabricated, and erected by 50% by the end of 2025. The steel construction industry already has made significant progress to achieve this goal.

Extreme weather, sea level rise, and increased temperatures threaten investments in transportation infrastructure. Hence, resilience is becoming a critical consideration for highway and transportation engineers.

Changing climates and increasingly severe weather demand adaptation in the delivery of high-performance homes.

For nearly 30 years, Auburn University Rural Studio has been designing and building homes in West Alabama. Through the Front Porch Initiative, Rural Studio also has been working with housing providers, supplying designs and technical assistance to construct beyond-code homes around the southeast.