Net-zero energy buildings: Is construction 'at the tipping point' of a new green building era?
"The built world produces about 40% of the waste that goes into landfills, so if we in the construction industry can’t change it, then who will?" said DPR Construction's Mike Humphrey.
Green Technology: What Does It Mean for the Construction Industry?
When addressing green construction technology, keep in mind that the most sustainable building is the one that’s already built. Maximizing performance in operation is the ultimate goal, and achievi…
10 trends defining the construction industry
BIM, labor shortages, tiny houses and more. We've compiled the most important trends that construction executives should keep an eye on.
How Modular Construction is Keeping Waste Out of U.S. Landfills
With the rise of modular construction as an affordable and efficient alternative to traditional construction, there is now a sustainable option for keeping tons of waste out of our nation’s landfills with each new build.
Why the Construction Industry May Be Robot-Proof
There is something unique about building houses that inherently eschews efficiency and automation.
7 Fun Facts About Modular Construction
Modular construction technology offers a host of benefits, from natural disaster resilience to energy efficiency.
Why Architects Don’t Get It
Contrary to popular belief, green building has not become mainstream-or even well understood.
Why the Construction Industry Needs to Innovate
By sticking with the status quo, the Australian construction industry stands to lose ground on its competitors in a number of ways.
Your Guide to a Smooth-Running Construction Project
How to save time, money and your sanity when building new or remodeling
How construction firms are integrating new technology into their workflows
Successful companies have both formal and informal processes in place to get employees involved with identifying innovations that could transform the job site.
Guest Post: Green Construction Trends
The Green movement has reached the construction trade. From affordable public housing that has adopted green construction methods — such as ergonomically designed furniture in common areas and the use of sustainable, renewable building materials — to the use of green building standards throughout the country, construction companies are embracing the opportunity to construct eco-friendly …
A Guide to Zero-Energy Building
Use zero-energy building techniques for your new construction or remodel, and see a big difference in your energy costs.
How To Keep Your Next Construction or Remodeling Project Green
Whether you’re remodeling a house or building one from the ground up, you end up with a lot of waste. This debris, usually containing concrete, glass, wood and metal, is what makes up C&D (con…
Clever Construction: 6 Green Building Materials of the Future
Think of the future. What comes to mind? Flying cars perhaps? What about robots? Most people would probably go to the extreme and think of these two things. But, why don't we take a look at some green building materials of the future? These 6 materials are seeing increasing usage in the building industry, so their entrance into mainstream home construction might not be so far away from our present time after all. SensiTile You wake up in the middle of the night…
The Benefits of Living Green Walls
Living green walls are amazing. One little plant can give us food and oxygen to breathe, but when they get together something incredible happens. Living gree...
Truths and Myths: Green Building Materials
Many companies are going green and using sustainable, renewable construction materials. Still, some people are misinformed about green building materials.
3D building models help bring sustainability into construction
A new tech-savvy generation is helping to boost the use of computer simulations in construction with significant benefits for the environment
Recycling Batteries Is Easy With The Big Green Box
With just three steps, The Big Green Box makes recycling batteries — which can be difficult to deal with — convenient for businesses and consumers.
How construction can go 'green'
Architect Micaela Rosette Santos said instead of using traditional methods and materials, construction companies can adopt “green building” materials and technologies, which can significantly reduce waste products.
Watch 11 Years of Construction on One World Trade Center in Less Than 2 Minutes
A video shows the construction of One World Trade Ceneter, bit by bit
