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.
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
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
The company creates realistic construction toys for children, hoping the experience inspires them with dreams of working in the industry
Shortages are pervasive across the industry, but experts say these materials are especially hard to come by—and may be for some time
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
The price of the essential building material has been on a wild ride since the pandemic began. What’s behind the most recent spike?
Bamboo checks many of the boxes of an eco-friendly material, so some researchers are testing the material’s commercial viability in construction
Mass timber gives an age-old material compelling new advantages for the construction industry
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.
Inflatable structures are paramount in construction. Can origami offer such deployable components new inspiration?
Lumber prices today are falling fast after becoming a scarce commodity during the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why lumber prices are dropping.
Here’s a look at how Studio Projects in Bluebeam helped promote environmental sustainability in the AEC industry last year
The COVID-19 pandemic seemingly spawned a topsy-turvy market for raw construction materials, but this Q&A reveals that pre-pandemic factors are also to blame
Emerging research on fungi’s unique properties as a highly renewable material points to a possible future in construction
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