When people think about engineering, fields like mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical often come to mind. Fewer, perhaps, would put the word “value” before it. Yet, for the U.S. Army Corps of ...

Picture a scenario where an Army Corps of Engineers project manager is working on a military construction project consisting of a 20,000 square foot administrative space with mixed carpeting and tile ...

In the 21st century, “making things” (i.e., the production of physical goods) cannot be considered in isolation from innovation, product design, and the production and bundling of software and ...

An intriguing study released by Egger Wood Products compares the impact of material choice in a variety of projects, showing the impact not just in material cost, but also in labor cost. In what Egger ...

New research shows that consumers are willing to pay extra for products that give them more to feel. To win over consumers, manufacturers should build in touching experience in product designs. A ...