Environmental sustainability and the energy-intensive construction industry don’t often go hand-in-hand. The construction industry is a massive consumer of raw materials and natural resources, and it ...

Modern society is highly dependent on the production and use of traditional building materials, which contribute to ...

insights from industryMatthew GlasscottResearch Chemist, Environmental LaboratoryU.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, ...

The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to ...

Skilled and reliable plumbing contractors will always be highly-valued, after all, no building project can be completed without an appropriate plumbing system. However, as we’ve seen across all major ...

In keeping with Northwestern University’s commitment to be a national leader in sustainability to establish the University standard for incorporation of sustainable practices into the process of ...

Holcim has launched the Holcim Sustainable Construction Academy, an open-access online training program on circular, energy-efficient, low-carbon and regenerative design concepts. Developed by Holcim ...

To limit the effects of climate change, sustainable construction practices are essential. And even though the current White House administration is pushing back against policies that curb carbon ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — T2Earth, a sustainable building materials company, announces the launch of OnWood Plywood, an eco-friendly fire-retardant treated wood (FRTW). Made without toxic chemicals, OnWood ...

Engineers study lunar regolith to design sustainable Moon landing pads, using in-situ testing, sintering techniques, and robotic construction, supported by NASA and commercial partners like ICON.

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes (CSL) at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has become the first building to obtain the world's four highest sustainable ...