Tag: Vertical
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Why Vertical AI Is Poised to Transform Construction Productivity
Across nearly every sector, artificial intelligence is changing the way work gets done. In construction, however, the digital transformation era is just getting started — and the potential impact is huge. Despite forecasts projecting the global construction market to surpass $20 trillion by 2029 (up from $16.45 trillion in 2025), the industry has historically lagged…
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Extreme Steel Releases White Paper on Vertical Integration
Extreme Steel Inc. (ESI), a leader in the structural steel industry, is proud to announce the release of a new white paper, Vertical Integration for Better Construction: Opportunities to Deliver Seamless Structural Steel Solutions. Authored by Robert Pelham, president and CEO, ESI, the report details how vertical integration is solving industry-wide inefficiencies by bringing detailing, fabrication, logistics…
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Is Virtual Vertical Integration Possible in the Construction Industry?
I just listened to a fascinating interview on Bricks and Bytes with Jan-Hendrik Goldbeck, co-CEO of Goldbeck. The interview inspired me to raise a provocative question: Could vertical integration, similar to that of Goldbeck’s, be achieved virtually, without creating an “asset-heavy” conglomerate? Vertically integrated construction Goldbeck GmbH has spent over 50 years establishing itself as…
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Using Vertical Elements to Add Interest to Outdoor Design
When it comes to outdoor design, most people instinctively think in terms of what’s spread across the ground—lush lawns, stone pathways, and garden beds. But there’s an often-overlooked dimension that can transform a basic landscape into a captivating space: height. Vertical elements are not only visually compelling, they’re also deeply functional. Whether you’re designing a…
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Columbia’s Vertical Tennis Center Tackles Urban, Climate Challenges
Building Up, Not Out: Columbia’s Vision for Resilient Urban Athletics Project Name: Philip & Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center – Columbia University Client: Columbia University Challenge: Create a top-level tennis training center in a unique environment – on a small footprint along the Hudson and Harlem Rivers in Manhattan. Results: A one-of-a-kind space that features…
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CTBUH Announces 2025 Award Winners for Vertical Urbanism
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has announced the winners of its 2025 Award of Excellence competition, a robust slate of built and unbuilt projects from around the world that respond to current global challenges and demonstrate the vital role of tall buildings in the 21st century. (View the full list of winning projects…
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DriSteem Announces Kory Kinney as New Vertical Market Manager
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the leading manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is excited to welcome Kory Kinney as their new Vertical Marketing Manager. In this role, Kory will contribute to strategic efforts that support DriSteem’s growth by collecting and analyzing market data to uncover key issues, emerging trends, and customer demands.…