Construction

SELF-BUILDING: THE RISKS OF DISREGARDING GOOD ADVICE CDMX, 2025.— DIY construction, although economically attractive, carries significant risks without the help of professional advice. These risks include structural failures, noncompliance with urban planning and safety regulations, poor installation execution, and, in general, a home that doesn't meet the necessary standards of quality, comfort, and safety.  Specific risks of self-construction without advice: Structural failures: Making structural modifications (such as removing walls or openings) without professional supervision can compromise the home's strength, increasing the risk of collapse.  Non-compliance with regulations: Self-construction can violate planning regulations, leading to legal issues and the possibility of demolition. ...

BIM + AI: The formula for a more profitable construction industry    56.8% of Mexican companies using BIM have been adopting this technology for less than three years.  Investment in technical training, interoperability between platforms, and data-driven public policies is key to closing this gap.    Mexico City, June 2025.  The adoption of digital tools such as building information modeling (BIM) and artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to mark a turning point in infrastructure projects in Mexico and Latin America. According to a study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) , projects that incorporate BIM achieve up to 20% savings in costs and time compared...

  Infrastructure of the Future: Mexico has the opportunity to accelerate sustainable projects with technology    A global McKinsey report highlights urgent infrastructure challenges and solutions.  Trimble brings key technologies to accelerate change in the Mexican context.    Mexico City, July 2025.-  Global infrastructure is at a critical crossroads: move toward sustainability or fall behind in the face of growing social, environmental, and technological demands.    Although the federal government's physical investment reached 2.8% of GDP in 2023, according to official figures from the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), the speed of execution is not always accompanied by efficiency...

Stairway to Heaven (or Just the Roof!): The "Elegant" Ascent That's Got Everyone Talking! Ever looked at a building and thought, "How do they even get up there?" Well, sometimes, the answer isn't just a boring ladder or a hidden door. Sometimes, it's a moment of pure architectural poetry that makes even getting onto the roof an experience. That's exactly what one design has achieved, prompting a commenter to perfectly declare: "An elegant way to get onto the roof." And honestly, we couldn't agree more! In a world filled with mundane fire escapes and clunky rooftop access points, this particular...

Holy Spirit (Literally!): Estudio ALA Builds a Terracotta Chapel at a Mexican Tequila Factory Jalisco, Mexico – Hold onto your sombreros, folks, because Estudio ALA has just mixed faith with fermentation in the most beautiful way possible! In the heart of Mexico's tequila country, amidst the endless rows of blue agave, they've unveiled a stunning terracotta chapel right there at a tequila factory. It’s a divine blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and probably a few prayers for a good harvest (and an even better batch of tequila!). Forget your typical solemn, stoic chapels. This isn't just a place for contemplation; it's...