Junk in the Road: How Recycled Waste Is Turning Roadways Greener
September 19, 2017
Beginning in the 1960s, rubberized asphalt — a mix of asphalt and crumb rubber made from recycled tires — began to be used as paving material for roadways. That new technology was...
These 5 Corporate Solar Projects Are Having Their Day in the Sun
July 20, 2017
Many large corporations, from big box retailers to mall owners, have at least one thing in common: huge buildings with large, flat roofs. It’s little wonder so many are going solar...
6 Unique Structures Made with Unusual Building Materials
July 11, 2017
Sure, the price of lumber could increase due to a tariff recently imposed on Canadian softwood lumber — but who needs lumber, anyway? Check out these one-of-kind structures from...
The Rise of the Smart Campus
July 5, 2017
First there were smart homes and smart cities (not to mention smart construction equipment). Now college campuses are smartening up by embracing the Internet of Things (IoT)...
6 Record-Breaking Construction Projects Now Underway
June 22, 2017
Construction teams are building things larger, taller, greener and pricier than ever before. Architects continue their race to the top. But the construction industry has other...
The Rise of the Tiny Home
June 22, 2017
In part, tiny houses have gained popularity because of front-page stories and coverage in news and entertainment shows. Yet, the popularity of those homes has deep roots in...
How WeWork Is Tapping into Construction
June 10, 2017
Originally founded as a shared workspace provider, WeWork has brought innovative construction management practices to the forefront of public consciousness. The successful company...
How Smog Eating Buildings Are Clearing the Air
June 8, 2017
There are buildings that can harness the power of the sun, sway along with high winds and shake to the rhythm of earthquakes. Now there are at least a few that can eat smog. Nemesi...
Highway Construction with Recycled Materials
May 31, 2017
Consider this: the United States discards approximately 11 million tons of asphalt shingles each year. By using recycled asphalt shingles in highway construction, the country both...
How to Move Toward Paperless Construction Projects
May 30, 2017
Walk into many construction offices or job site trailers and you’ll find a sea of paper that most likely represents wasted time in the schedule, if only because office and field...