Builders Embrace the Rebirth of Wood Through Mass Timber
Diana Kightlinger
Mass timber gives an age-old material compelling new advantages for the construction industry
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The Drive for Economic Sustainability in Construction
Hamish Champ
As part of the battle to stem, or even reverse, climate change, the built environment must address the issue of sustainability: economic, environmental and social. Following the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow, calls for greener solutions to preserve the future, the industry will be even more mindful of the need to build now with future generations in mind.
Can Robots Solve the Construction Industry’s Skills Gap?
Dawn Killough
Robotics could help solve a lot of industry problems—from worker shortages to poor jobsite efficiency—but is construction ready to embrace it?
Why the World Is Closely Eyeing Chicago’s Decades-Long Mega Aquatic Infrastructure Project
Emily Beyda
The city’s Tunnel and Reservoir Plan, in progress for roughly half a century, promises to tackle unique water quality and flow challenges increasingly made more daunting by extreme weather brought on by climate change
A Guide to Construction Waste Management in Australia [with checklist]
Tracie Sanim
Construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia and one of the biggest sources of managed waste. This five-step Waste Management Checklist helps all members of the building sector to play their part in a more sustainable future.
Is Zero Waste in Construction Possible?
Diana Kightlinger
Here’s why the construction industry needs to examine waste management practices across the entire lifecycle of materials
5G in Construction Could Be a Game Changer—But Barriers Abound
Diana Kightlinger
The technology could offer endless advantages to construction firms—if it can overcome critical obstacles
The Post-Pandemic Office: How Amazon and Salesforce Are Charting Different Courses
Claudia Melatini
One company is refashioning its office with an eye toward remote work, while the other is designing its newest headquarters with full-time, in-person work in mind
Is Sustainable Urban Design an Irreversible Trend?
Hamish Champ
With the world’s population set to top 9 billion by 2050 and increasing pressure on global resources, urban design will inevitably steer toward sustainable outcomes as never before
Is Your Office Designed for Wellness? Ask This Architect.
Diana Kightlinger
Biophilic design emerged prior to COVID-19, but as this expert interview reveals, the pandemic has made a priority of constructing spaces for wellness
The Case for Biophilic Design
Diana Kightlinger
Biophilic design is more than just an aesthetic—research confirms a full range of health, environmental and economic benefits, according to a recent book
Why AEC Firms Should Consider Becoming a B Corp
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
The designation requires that companies consider the impact their business has beyond profit, including environmental stewardship and a positive effect on workers, the community and customers
How to Deconstruct a Half-Century-Old Bridge
Wendy Helfenbaum
A peek behind the scenes with those tasked with dismantling the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Quebec, offers a glimpse into the complex, 43-month-long project
These State Ballot Initiatives Carry Big Implications For Construction
Peter Dorfman
The November 2020 election did more than choose a new president. It featured a slew of state ballot measures poised to affect the construction industry
The Surprising Science Behind How Buildings Shape Human Behavior
Emily Beyda
As humans have let their cultural and psychological needs shape the spaces we exist in, those spaces have been shaping humans right back
