The Conversation

From exporting spyware to surveilling activists – how democracies became the new digital authoritarians

“Digital authoritarianism” refers to governments using technology for surveillance and censorship to repress dissent. But this problem is no longer confined to Moscow or Beijing. Democracies, too, are ...
CONTRACTOR

From 3D Printing to Prefab Homes: Building Codes as a Catalyst for Affordable Housing

WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Innovative Housing Showcase was held September 6-10 on the National Mall. The annual event raises awareness of innovative and ...
Wall Street Journal

OPEC Signals Unity After U.A.E. Exit With Pledge to Boost Oil Output

OPEC sought to project a united front Sunday, agreeing to a symbolic increase in oil output just days after the bombshell departure of the United Arab Emirates. But the pledge masks fault lines that ...
LAist

Climate disaster victims are rebuilding using prefab homes from boxy to bespoke

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. When the Station Fire roared through ...
IGN

How to Export Water and Electricity

If you want to earn extra money or need to recoup some of the production costs of producing electricity and water, this handy guide will explain how to export water and electricity to outside ...
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I got an inside look at a prefab home with mirrored glass and this is how it’s actually built!

Tour the OOD factory and see how mirrored glass prefab homes are built! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the construction process of these unique modular units. Donald Trump issues peace talks ...
Times Union

One Hudson Valley man’s approach to building prefab housing units

Spenser McCoy launched OneBuild in 2025. The Hudson Valley-based company helps homeowners add accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to their properties. A rendering of the Laurel Cabin, available through ...
pv magazine International

Smart Commercial to roll out prefab vertical rooftop PV system

Solar and battery storage provider Smart Commercial Energy, formerly Smart Commercial Solar, has teamed with Over Easy Solar to launch the Norwegian company’s prefabricated vertical rooftop solar ...
For Construction Pros

Prefab Pitfalls: Five Ways Contractors Lose Money and How to Fix Them

Prefabrication has become the industry’s favorite buzzword. Every conference presentation, every proposal, every kickoff meeting includes it. Prefab will shorten your schedule. Prefab will reduce ...
LAist

There's a prefab 'village' in Altadena, but time is running out to visit

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. On a small, formerly vacant, ...