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As the construction industry continues to modernise at an incredible rate and seeks out new ways to collaborate, what are…
With buildings and infrastructure, it pays to take a life-cycle perspective
In the face of limited funding to address massive infrastructure needs, and with climate action at top of mind, it…
How a coating’s application method influences finish color
Irrespective of the type of coating (e.g. powder or liquid) or the surface of application (e.g. extrusions, louvers, or metal…
Tensile Structures: How Do They Work and What Are the Different Types
Historically inspired by some of the first man-made shelters—such as the black tents first developed using camel leather by the…
The 9 Architecture Topics You Need To Know About in 2018
2017 is in the past. Nevertheless, the year has left us a series of lessons, new wisdom and better tools…
Five key trends for the building industry in 2018
Construction industry expert Saeed Al Abbar, of leading Dubai-based consultancy AESG and Chairman of the Emirates Green Building Council, talks…
SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF CONSTRUCTION FIRMS PLAN TO EXPAND HEADCOUNT IN 2018
Seventy-five percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018 as contractors are optimistic that economic conditions will…
The Perks of GPS in Construction
While GPS technology on heavy machinery such as tracked dozers and excavators is nothing new — early adopters started using…
AVERT HOLES IN AN AIR BARRIER SPECIFICATION
This brief article is directed to architects, specifiers, and consultants. The use and evolution of air barriers is very reminiscent…
Bridges
Over, under, or straight through the middle? It’s a simple-sounding question, but it’s challenged every great engineer since ancient times.…
Top health systems engaged in $21 billion of U.S. construction projects
Ten U.S. health systems account for more than $21.5 billion of current and upcoming construction, according to a report from…
Inventories, trade shield U.S. economy from hurricane headwinds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. economy unexpectedly maintained a brisk pace of growth in the third quarter as an increase…
Why Concrete Certification Matters
The concrete industry has a global impact that continues to evolve. As technology advances and construction practices grow and change,…
Buildings of the Future: it’s time to rethink the bottom line
The availability of measurement models that accurately reflect return-on-investment (ROI) is often the biggest hurdle in the design, construction and…
Designing with Fiber Cement to Enliven Façades
Architects specifying materials for building or remodeling projects consider the performance and aesthetics of construction products, along with material, labor,…