Stories About Construction
Do you realize that virtually ALL of the facilities we live in, work in, and shop in are part of what is called the “built environment”?
The “built environment” includes several different aspects of construction.
The “built environment” includes several different aspects of construction.
- Residential construction includes both single-family (houses as well as condominiums, and townhouses) as well as multi-family units (apartments)
- Commercial construction includes Offices, Retail, Healthcare, Institutional and Recreational structures.
- Industrial construction includes the construction of power plants (powered by steam, coal, gas, nuclear, water, and solar)
- Water and Sewer facilities process, and manage, drinking water, waste disposal, and stormwater
- Infrastructure construction includes the building of our roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, and dams
My Stories
In this area, listeners will learn about the innovations of the mid19th-20th century that enabled the growth of America during this period. You will hear stories of amazing people, unique equipment inventions, challenging locations, and historical events associated with all different types of construction projects.