Archive - Construction Physics

I Was Wrong About Data Center Water Consumption

But there are also some issues with how the Berkeley Lab report is estimating it.

Aug 30 •

Ford and the Birth of the Model T

Ford’s status as a large-volume car producer began with the predecessor to the Model T: the Model N, a four-cylinder, two-seater car initially priced at…

Aug 28 •

Reading List 08/23/25

Thermal energy storage, an adjustable allen wrench, the new race to the moon, the former world’s largest indoor water park, and more.

Aug 23 •

How Does the US Use Water?

Water infrastructure often gets less attention and focus than other types of infrastructure.

Aug 21 •

Reading List 08/16/25

Efforts to stop solar and wind permitting, Ford’s new manufacturing process, Lake Powell’s water levels, Tesla’s used car prices, and more.

Aug 16 •

My Book "The Origins of Efficiency" is Now Available for Preorder

I’m happy to announce that my book, The Origins of Efficiency, is now (officially) available for preorder, and will be released on September 23rd. You…

Aug 12 •

Reading List 08/09/2025

Microplastics in the air, the Blanchard lathe, the report on the OceanGate sub disaster, a plan to visit a black hole, and more.

Aug 9 •

Group Technology, the Forgotten Cousin of Lean Manufacturing

Industrial improvement systems — strategies for making a business more profitable, more efficient, or better operated — rise and fall in popularity over…

Aug 7 •

Reading List 08/02/2025

European multifamily construction, a robot lamp, China’s self-driving car test, a “mini Moravec's paradox”, and more.

Aug 2 •

July 2025

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