America Needs a Greener Energy Grid. What Could That Look Like?
A major shift is underway in how Americans create and use power, with significant implications for the construction industry
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
A Spooky Trend for Restaurant Builders: The Rise of Ghost Kitchens
Delivery-only food-service facilities, known as ghost kitchens, were already gaining traction pre-pandemic, which fast-tracked the concept into the mainstream as more people avoid the risks associated with in-person dining
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
The Surprising Science Behind How Buildings Shape Human Behavior
As humans have let their cultural and psychological needs shape the spaces we exist in, those spaces have been shaping humans right back
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
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 Power of Colors in Building Design
Color, especially lighting, plays a vital role in how people experience interior spaces. Here’s why architects and builders shouldn’t overlook its value
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
Reclaiming Innovation: How to Manage Change Amid Industry Tech Growth
Embracing the impact of new and disruptive technology in the construction industry means also managing the organizational change that comes with it
Why Mental Health in the Construction Industry Cannot Be Ignored
The industry’s stern reputation and physical toll means construction firms need to make an intentional effort to care for workers’ mental well-being
Reclaiming Innovation: Moving Beyond High-Tech
This four-part series explores the true nature of innovation in construction and why it may not always play out as expected
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
A Look Inside the World of Historic Preservation
Think conventional construction is difficult? In the world of preserving historic buildings, project planning, preparation and execution is even more complex
