Inside Gothenburg’s $100 Billion Sustainable Building Spree
The Swedish city’s ongoing megaprojects are a transformation built with innovative construction technology
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
3 Economic Trends Poised to Impact Construction in 2023
Recession risk, labor shortages and a possible flurry of government investment appear likely to keep construction firms on their toes heading into a new year
Go Inside the City of Seattle’s Epic, Years-Long Bluebeam Implementation Journey
The city’s department for reviewing plan documents was stuck in a slow and siloed system for communicating corrections—until Bluebeam transformed it forever
The Rise of Mega Resorts in Asia
With borders opening and holiday travel starting up again in Asia, resort construction is underway to meet the rising demand. Check out all the latest in luxury, cultural and integrated resorts coming to the region.
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.
This Architect Designs Stunning Treehouses. Here’s How He Does It.
Forget the rickety backyard treehouses—these tree-based structures are lavishly designed and come packed with stunning structural and design features (from 2021)
The Megaprojects Currently Under Construction in Asia
The infrastructure development pipeline in Asia is continuing to grow. Take a look at some of the megaprojects currently under construction.
Lumber Prices Are Down Again—But for How Long?
Experts say a higher interest rate environment for the foreseeable future may crimp demand for the essential building material in the years ahead, capping a period of pandemic-induced volatility
Australia and Asia Joint Renewable Energy Projects
Southeast Asia is at risk of extreme weather events due to climate change. A partnership between Australia, South Korea, Japan and Singapore will leverage Australia’s wind and solar capacity through the construction of two major renewable energy projects.
Using Plastic Building Materials in Construction
Plastic is a dirty word among those who are concerned about its impact on the environment. However, in construction, plastic is playing an increasingly important role in helping deliver pipes, cabling, roofing products and other elements that make up the built environment.
What Are Brownfield Sites and Are They The Answer To The UK’s Housing Crisis?
The UK has a new prime minister who wants to shake up housing delivery by building more on green belt land. But this would be fiercely contested; is the answer to build more homes on brownfield sites?
Architects’ New Challenge: Designing Offices People Actually Want to Work in
Companies want people back in offices now that the pandemic is waning, but workers aren’t coming in, leaving architects searching for ways to make the post-pandemic office more appealing
Construction Faces a Massive Labor Shortage. Here’s How Contractors Can Act.
Major investments in infrastructure and energy in the years ahead mean lucrative opportunities for construction firms. But the industry faces a major worker shortage that will require purposeful actions to reverse
What Are Greenfield Sites and Can You Build on Greenfield Land?
The demand for housing in the UK is putting pressure on land, with the consequence that greenfield sites—those that have never been built on—are increasingly seen as a development opportunity.
Pickup Trucks in Construction Go Electric
Are construction workers ready to trade in gas-powered rigs for electric versions?
