A new building material developed by engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute could change how the world builds. Made ...

Building homes and commercial structures for an era of deadlier storms requires a multi-pronged approach including the use of ...

A study published in Frontiers in Marine Science explains that Xiriton technology, which allows for the creation of ...

Innovative materials are teeing up to reshape residential construction, boosting performance, sustainability, and design ...

Ready to turn some "trash" into treasure? Before finding salvage materials for your project, check your local builders' association and your state or provincial environmental agency for information on ...

The geological period we currently inhabit is known as the Anthropocene, defined by the substantial human impact on Earth's ecosystems and geology. In contrast, the Symbiocene, a term coined by ...

From engineered wood to high-performance glass, today’s best building materials are chosen for durability, efficiency, and ...

Eucalyptus forests in Australia are known to burn periodically. It is the trees' way of ensuring propagation, as its fruits – known as gumnuts – have an insulating layer breaks down with the heat of ...

Supply chain disruptions are affecting the availability of building materials. Everything from insulation to plumbing fixtures to framing lumber is scarce. Not unknown before the pandemic, labor ...

While materials and labor price hikes continue to create havoc, they don’t seem to be shackling demand or activity for nonresidential construction, according to Skanska’s Summer 2023 Construction ...