Urgent Action Required: Sustainability in the Construction Sector
Digital software solutions are an important part of the construction process, helping users to save valuable resources from the planning stage onward.
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
The Case for Biophilic Design
Biophilic design is more than just an aesthetic – research confirms a full range of health, environmental and economic benefits, according to a recent book
Revu Helps Construction Company Achieve 50 Percent Time Savings
The software solution Revu isn’t simply supporting small construction companies during the pandemic, it’s actually giving them a competitive advantage
Will Builders Embrace Mushroom-Based Bricks?
Emerging research on fungi’s unique properties as a highly renewable material points to a possible future in construction
Meet Deb Poteet, the Woman Behind One of Montana’s Essential Construction Firms
The president of Poteet Construction sees rewarding opportunities for women in construction who develop their skills and deliver quality work
The B1M + Bluebeam: Tackling Atlanta’s Traffic Crisis
A recent B1M-Bluebeam video highlights how a major infrastructure project is emblematic of how technology is helping alleviate one of the industry’s biggest challenges
How to Deconstruct a Half-Century-Old Bridge
A peek behind the scenes with those tasked with dismantling the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Quebec, offers a glimpse into the complex, 43-month-long project
Is Solar Farm Construction the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure Building?
Facing the urgency of climate change, companies like BP that traditionally invested in the construction of refineries and other oil production resources are pivoting to build in the increasingly profitable solar energy space
The 5 Buildings That Epitomise Copenhagen Architecture
With centuries of history behind it, Denmark’s capital city showcases some of the most iconic architectural structures in the world
Building Outside (And Inside) the Box
Repurposed shipping containers are finding new lease on life across Canada
Can 3D Printing With Local Soils Offer a Low-Carbon Alternative to Concrete? Part 2
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
This Global Initiative Aims to Fix Infrastructure’s Tech Adoption Problem
Contracting for infrastructure projects has stubbornly resisted technology adoption. An initiative born out of the World Economic Forum aims to change that
Collaborative Working in Construction: Software Innovation Secures Scheme’s Success
The AUS$3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf project will bring an integrated leisure and residential development to Brisbane. A massive undertaking, its construction is underpinned by information technologies, notably data-sharing.
Green Roofs Turn Parking Garages into Public Plazas, Parks
The Columbus Commons development is a prime example of how higher-cost green roof projects are paired with public resources to maximise value.
The Top Built Stories of 2020
Discover or revisit the Top Stories from Built Blog in 2020
