Building Material Lead Times Are a Major Problem Right Now. Here’s Why.
Extended and uncertain lead times are turning bidding and building into a tiresome puzzle of constantly changing pieces – and it’s unclear when the headache will end
This Unlikely Construction Material Also Tastes Great on Burgers
Say what now? That’s right – most would agree that mushrooms sauteed with onions are delicious with just about anything. It turns out the ingredient may also be a game-changer as a building material that also helps reduce construction waste
Green Building Materials for Sustainable Construction
Given the level of carbon emissions construction generates, the industry knows it has to smarten up its environmental act. Part of the sector’s response will be to embrace more green construction materials, while some, like timber, have been a part of the industry for centuries.
Amsterdam Moves to Mandate Wood Building. Here’s Why.
Inspired by the environmental advantages of wood construction, the European city recently passed groundbreaking legislation mandating that all new buildings constructed after 2025 consist of at least 20% wood or other biobased material
Mini Materials Aims to Spark Construction Joy for Kids – And Adults
The company creates realistic construction toys for children, hoping the experience inspires them with dreams of working in the industry
Building materials at a glance: Which building materials are there?
Wood, concrete, plastic and many other building materials can be found in stores these days. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of building materials? An overview.
Can Construction Solve Its Concrete Conundrum?
Concrete is the most common material used in construction, but manufacturing its primary binder – Portland cement – causes greenhouse gas emissions, putting pressure on the industry to find a more environmentally sustainable solution
Wooden Buildings: Trees Converted into Habitats for Humans
Concern around climate change and a desire to construct more sustainable buildings is driving the construction industry to deliver a built environment that has less impact on the world around it. The increased use of timber in tall buildings is part of this process.
Deployable Structures Turn to New Inspiration: Origami
Inflatable structures are paramount in construction. Can origami offer such deployable components new inspiration?
Bluebeam’s Contribution to Environmental Sustainability in 2020
Here’s a look at how Studio Projects in Bluebeam helped promote environmental sustainability in the AEC industry last year
Can Bamboo Construction Replace Timber and Steel?
Bamboo checks many of the boxes of an eco-friendly material, so some researchers are testing the material’s commercial viability in construction
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
The Ancient – And Unusual – Building Material Attempting a Comeback: Hemp
Hempcrete is a bio-composite material that can serve as an alternative to traditional lime, reducing the carbon impact of the resulting concrete mixture while improving its insulator-like and energy-retaining properties
Why Construction Has an Inevitable Concrete CO2 Emissions Crisis
The generation of greenhouse gas in concrete production is a major problem. Changes are needed today – and researchers and engineers are pursuing many possibilities
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
