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
Rising tidal activity, in part driven by climate change, increasingly threatens coastal communities. Officials are assessing shore defenses around the country, including considering seawalls. But are such structures the answer, or are there more effective alternatives?
Software engineers creating digital twins in construction mean that designers and contractors can monitor the viability of technologies before they are put into a construction project.
The next generation of intelligent transportation systems enables wireless exchange of information between smart vehicles and road infrastructure. Here’s what civil contractors need to know
Dynamic building materials inspired by a toy offer possibilities that go far beyond child’s play
In an era of high costs and limited materials, construction firms aim to make greener building more cost-effective with inventive products and methods
The immersive architectural structure is designed to leave visitors feeling like they’re walking among the stars—a special experience that required exceptional construction techniques
The rapidly growing capital of Finland hopes the light rail project completed in 2027 will complement its eco-friendly transportation culture by providing a reliable alternative to automobiles
Here’s why the construction industry needs to examine waste management practices across the entire lifecycle of materials
The U.K. government wants net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. But can the country’s construction industry—which currently produces a whopping 40% of those emissions—overhaul the way it works to help achieve this?
Inflatable structures are paramount in construction. Can origami offer such deployable components new inspiration?
The U.K.’s housing shortage requires innovative approaches when it comes to using former industrial sites and small plots of disused land
Using Bluebeam Revu on a civil jobsite requires a completely different set of tools
A new software program aims to take the joint-creation process virtual, allowing users to design connections digitally before uploading them to a router that brings them to life
Emerging research on fungi’s unique properties as a highly renewable material points to a possible future in construction
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