Builders Embrace the Rebirth of Wood Through Mass Timber
Mass timber gives an age-old material compelling new advantages for the construction industry
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
New Law Puts Bird-Friendly Design in Flight
New York City has become the first major American municipality to pass a law requiring all new construction to be bird safe. Will others follow?
Soil Construction: Where – And How – Building With Clay Thrives
As concrete’s prevalence continues to pose a danger to the long-term health of the environment, can clay- and soil-based materials serve as a viable option for builders?
The 5 Buildings That Epitomise Brisbane Architecture
Once thought of as a ‘big country town,’ Brisbane has become a destination for those wanting to take in its warm climate and beautiful architecture
A Document Management Workflow for the Modern Construction Project
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
With Remote Work, Why Not Build an Office in Your Backyard?
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
Government Workflows for Electronic Plan Review
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
COVID-19’s Uneven Hit – And Rebound – On the U.S. Construction Job Market
The pandemic hit the construction job market hard. While most of the lost jobs have recovered, an expert breaks down how the pandemic affected some construction jobs more than others
With Colder Months Ahead, COVID-19 Prevention Turns to Indoor HVAC Systems
Indoor spaces remain among the riskiest for COVID-19 transmission. And with colder months ahead, building operators are turning to enhanced HVAC systems and outdoor air circulation tactics to thwart the virus’ spread
Civil Infrastructure’s Fresh Opportunity: Building For Cyclists
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an unexpected boost to cyclists, civil engineers and designers interested in promoting more bike-friendly roadways
How the Pandemic Served Up a Re-Think of Restaurant Design
COVID-19 has hurt the food-service industry, leaving designers focused on the segment searching for a new way forward
The Power of Colours in Building Design
Colour, especially lighting, plays a vital role in how people experience interior spaces. Here’s why architects and builders shouldn’t overlook its value
Meet the New, Modern Public Library in Austin
The new library in Austin, Texas, shows how architects and builders are re-thinking the traditional public institution to include aspects of modern life
This Chicago Office Tower Claims to be the First Post-COVID Building
Fulton East in Chicago boasts virus-fighting features like hospital-quality air ventilation and foot-activated lifts. Is this the new normal?
Building a Skyscraper From Home
Engineers and architects on Crown Sydney had to coordinate the final phase of the construction project while working from home
