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Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer A Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 1

Without the need for long-distance transportation or carbon-intensive production techniques, one research lab is experimenting with local soils that may offer a greener path forward

David Shultz

Builders Embrace the Rebirth of Wood Through Mass Timber

Diana Kightlinger

New Law Puts Bird-Friendly Design in Flight

Emily Beyda

How to Build in 2030

Hamish Champ

Why Growing Construction Companies Must Accelerate Their Digital Adoption

Lyall Russell

Why We Love Construction

Frank Kalman

Soil Construction: Where – And How – Building With Clay Thrives

Videos

Innovation, Inside Bluebeam

Why We Love Construction

Innovation, Projects

Soil Construction: Where – And How – Building With Clay Thrives

Projects

The 5 Buildings That Epitomise Brisbane Architecture

Inside Bluebeam, Tips and Tricks

Turbocharge Design Review Time-Savings with Studio Sessions

Innovation, Projects

Building a Skyscraper From Home

Builders Embrace the Rebirth of Wood Through Mass Timber

Sustainability Series

What To Do With Oceanic Waste Plastic? Build Roads

MacRebur has designed a way to use plastics polluting oceans and landfills to build roads, parking lots and driveways

Are Your Building Practices ‘Green’? Why It’s Time to Start

Construction accounts for a significant percentage of global carbon emissions, meaning builders need to shift to more sustainable building strategies

How Barton Malow Is Becoming More Environmentally Sustainable

The general contractor aims to focus on renewable energy, local partnerships and better monitoring of its operations

Bluebeam’s Contribution to Environmental Sustainability

Here’s a visual look at how Bluebeam Studio Projects has helped promote environmental sustainability in the AEC industry

What Contractors Should Consider Before Using Nanomaterials

Innovation
Diana Kightlinger

Nanomaterials are becoming increasingly common in construction, but along with the benefits come risks you should discuss with your suppliers

Translucent Wood Could Give Architects A New Design Element

Innovation
Randy B. Hecht

A lab in Stockholm, Sweden, is using nanotechnology to reimagine lighting with a wood composite that’s translucent, load-bearing and an advance in energy efficiency

A Document Management Workflow for the Modern Construction Project

Innovation, Projects, Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

The Walsh Group’s Pablo Giraldo has established a proven digital document management workflow that organises and streamlines previous paper-based processes into the modern age

Mitigate Risk During Submittal Reviews With Studio by Following These Five Tips

Tips and Tricks
Frank Kalman

Studio Sessions can bolster communication and clarify confusion during submittal reviews, avoiding the potential for costly errors and re-work

With Remote Work, Why Not Build an Office in Your Backyard?

Innovation, Projects
Robin Chen

With remote work trending toward a more permanent reality for some companies and workers, a few firms are aiming to capitalise by offering prefabricated tiny backyard work pods

The Art of Plastics in Construction

Innovation
Hamish Champ

While there remain environmental concerns around some plastic products, the material’s light weight and end-use versatility make it ideal for construction

Government Workflows for Electronic Plan Review

Projects, Tips and Tricks
Troy DeGroot

Municipalities carry the stigma of being behind the rest of the industry when it comes to using digital deliverables. Here’s what they need to know to change that perception