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The construction sector uses a lot of water, not least in the manufacture of essential materials like concrete and mortar. As the world confronts a looming climate crisis, what does the industry need to do to manage its water usage more effectively when delivering the homes and other buildings society needs?

DarkSky International, an education, advocacy and conservation organization protecting the night sky, approves new luminary standards, lighting programs and policy language

The integration of advanced technologies in construction is essential to overcoming the challenges of adaptive reuse and retrofitting projects

The growing popularity of cycling is a promising step forward on the road to creating a more sustainable transport system for our towns and cities. But investment in cycling infrastructure is vital if the potential of a cycling-led future is to be realized.

The growing trend of transforming structures through adaptive reuse and retrofitting ensures buildings will meet modern sustainability standards and withstand climate change

One construction firm thinks so—and has a proof-of-concept project to prove it

Passive house techniques are reshaping modern building and architecture by prioritizing both energy efficiency and comfort

Aging buildings are a big factor in climate change, emitting large quantities of carbon. To tackle this problem, efforts are underway to retrofit millions of properties with insulation and other energy-efficient technologies

Bamboo checks many of the boxes of an eco-friendly material, so some researchers are testing the material’s commercial viability in construction

Builders may have some big misconceptions when it comes to maintaining historical structures, and this guidebook aims to change that

As cities become larger, many are looking at innovative ways to mitigate climate change with sustainable infrastructure like ‘green corridors,’ which use trees and plants to cool urban districts and improve air quality

The Ontario-based employee-owned construction services company has taken several fascinating measures to drastically reduce its emissions by 2030