Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
As sustainable practices redefine construction, innovations in materials like green concrete and renewable resources are driving a transformative shift toward greener buildings
A project at the University of Edinburgh aims to find out (from 2020)
The high-speed rail line in England began with a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions, then expanded to diesel-free construction sites to further decarbonize the project
In the quest for sustainable construction practices, Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) leads the charge in reshaping the industry’s approach to waste management
With traditional housing prices abhorrently high, William Samuels and his partner devised an unconventional, inspiring alternative
Design Core Detroit is working to invigorate the once-downtrodden city by inspiring local architects, artists and builders to bring it back to life
The century-old contractor transitioned its takeoff workflows to Bluebeam and has found incredible efficiency and productivity benefits
Construction for Change brings builders together on pro bono work on schools, hospitals and low-income housing around the world
With suicide rates high in construction, these companies are working to destigmatize mental health and promote well-being efforts on the job
Deciding what materials a construction project is going to need is critical to ensuring the project can be delivered on time and within budget. Here’s how more public sector organizations are discovering the advantages of using Bluebeam to get quantity and estimate data accurately
YouthBuild’s education and pre-apprenticeship program has partnered with more than 200,000 teens and young adults as they gain job skills in construction and other high-demand careers
Diggerland in New Jersey hopes to expose kids to the thrills of working in the construction industry
The ubiquitous material can help address the housing shortage and sustainability
Greenwashing – the act of claiming environmental credentials for a product or project that are unjustified or outright untrue – has no place in the construction sector. Creating sustainable developments through investment in people, materials and delivery practices, plus supporting evidence to corroborate such claims, is the way forward.
Two years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law, funds from the historic legislation have finally made their way into active construction projects—but hurdles remain
