Urgent action required: sustainability in the construction sector
Digital software solutions are an important part of the construction process, helping users to save valuable resources from the planning stage onwards.
Profiles of some of the leading projects in the vertical and horizontal built environments.
Is solar farm construction the next big thing in infrastructure building?
Facing the urgency of climate change, companies like BP that traditionally invested in the construction of refineries and other oil production resources are pivoting to build in the increasingly profitable solar energy space
The case for biophilic design
Biophilic design is more than just an aesthetic – research confirms a full range of health, environmental and economic benefits, according to a recent book
How to deconstruct a half-century-old bridge
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
What Is the Price of Building Materials? The 2021 Building Materials Shortage
COVID-19, Brexit and booming demand are combining to drive up prices f or the essential materials the U.K.’s construction sector desperately needs
Meet Deb Poteet, the woman behind one of Montana’s essential construction firms
The president of Poteet Construction sees rewarding opportunities for women in construction who develop their skills and deliver quality work
Will builders embrace mushroom-based bricks?
Emerging research on fungi’s unique properties as a highly renewable material points to a possible future in construction
The B1M + Bluebeam: tackling Atlanta’s traffic crisis
A recent B1M-Bluebeam video highlights how a major infrastructure project is emblematic of how technology is helping alleviate one of the industry’s biggest challenges
5 things welder Lashanna Lintamo can’t live without
Construction workers rely on several essential tools to get the job done. Here, a welder shares the items she can’t live without on the job
Green roofs turn parking garages into public plazas, parks
The Columbus Commons development is a prime example of how higher-cost green roof projects are paired with public resources to maximise value.
The 5 buildings that epitomise Copenhagen architecture
With centuries of history behind it, Denmark’s capital city showcases some of the most iconic architectural structures in the world
This Global Initiative Aims to Fix Infrastructure’s Tech Adoption Problem
Contracting for infrastructure projects has stubbornly resisted technology adoption. An initiative born out of the World Economic Forum aims to change that
Brownfield Development —A Unique Housing Opportunity
The U.K.’s housing shortage requires innovative approaches when it comes to using former industrial sites and small plots of disused land
Building Outside (And Inside) the Box
Repurposed shipping containers are finding new lease on life across Canada
The Five Buildings That Epitomise Brisbane Architecture
Once thought of as a ‘big country town,’ Brisbane has become a destination for those wanting to take in its warm climate and beautiful architecture
