Green Building

6 mass timber projects lauded for their looks

These winning projects showcase the benefits of timber for healthcare, warehouse, high-rise multifamily and school buildings.

By Sebastian Obando • July 1, 2022

General Motors aims to make EV charging accessible to apartment residents

Working with cities, states and local GM dealers, the automaker wants to solve the challenge of charging access for those who live in multifamily dwellings, the automaker’s EV charging analyst explains.

By Dan Zukowski • June 29, 2022

New algae-based cement garners attention from AEC industry, Microsoft

Prometheus Materials designed the material, and says a client will deploy it in a data center project.

By Matthew Thibault • June 8, 2022

Biden issues executive orders to spur clean energy construction

The actions include a two-year pause on key tariffs to support domestic solar energy builds.

By Julie Strupp • June 7, 2022

Competition heats up to capture IIJA funds for hydrogen hubs

Having a plan to produce hydrogen may be the least important factor in securing a regional "hub" designation, experts say.

By Emma Penrod • May 3, 2022

Experts: Consider extreme weather, tech shifts to build resilient infrastructure

National Institute of Building Sciences panelists discussed how the IIJA can accelerate more adaptable airports, supply chains and more.

By Julie Strupp • May 3, 2022

Earth Day groundbreaking for world's largest wildlife crossing

The landbridge will provide animals a passage to cross the 10-lane Highway 101 in California.

By Matthew Thibault • April 22, 2022

Clark leverages field data, sustainable material in HQ2 build

The contractor is employing mass timber, low-carbon concrete and technology to build Amazon's second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022

Procore integrates with embodied carbon calculator to aid contractor sustainability goals

Users can identify the environmental impacts of their building materials in order to shave off excess pollution in their projects.

By Matthew Thibault • April 13, 2022

Seattle Airport's Concourse C expansion inspired by nature

Turner is building the four new floors, which will cost up to $500 million.

By Julie Strupp • April 5, 2022

DOE unveils new efficiency standards for federal buildings

Major retrofits and new buildings constructed by the federal government must meet the latest IECC and ASHRAE codes beginning next year.

By Jennifer Goodman • March 30, 2022

Why modular has not clicked in commercial construction

Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?

By Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022

MIT research team uses 3D scans to repurpose wood scraps

Irregular lumber is usually discarded. Utilizing it in structures is part of a growing wave of eco-friendly building.

By Matthew Thibault • March 16, 2022

Texas firm's new CEO says there's a better way to build

Lean expert and Skiles Group head Keyan Zandy wants to improve construction for the next generation.

By Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2022

'Self-healing' concrete substitute sucks carbon out of the air

Worcester Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed a carbon-negative material that could one day be used on roads and buildings.

By George Kevin Jordan • March 15, 2022

Lendlease Chicago high-rise employs low-carbon concrete

The new mix uses 60% less Portland cement and could last 30 years longer than conventional concrete, according to its creators.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 15, 2022

WSP ends year with better-than-expected profits, record-high backlog

The Canada-based global construction giant sees growing demand in its core sectors of transportation, infrastructure and urban building.

By Julie Strupp , Noelle Knox • March 10, 2022

Orlando International's $3B high-tech, low-touch terminal set to open in July

South Terminal C is designed to be the world's first LEED v4 airport campus.

By Julie Strupp • March 8, 2022

World's largest solar-powered steel mill breaks ground in Colorado

The $500 million facility includes a 300-megawatt photovoltaic installation.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • March 2, 2022

White House launches low-carbon construction initiative

"Buy Clean" policies for federal projects will promote the use of materials with low carbon footprints.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 16, 2022

Populous designs sole permanent venue for 2022 Olympics

The "Ice Ribbon" speed skating arena seats 12,000 and will serve as a winter sports hub in Beijing after the Games end.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 14, 2022

New White House guide breaks down IIJA funding

The document helps state and local governments find money in the infrastructure act and prepare to receive it.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 8, 2022

5 ways COVID-19 has changed airport design and construction

The pandemic has left its mark on air travel, including the physical infrastructure that enables it. Here's what contractors need to know.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 1, 2022

2022's biggest construction conferences

Many in-person industry events are back on this year. Here is the full rundown.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 12, 2022

7 things we know (so far) about the infrastructure act

While much of the spending package is still coming into focus, there’s a lot that construction leaders can start planning for.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 11, 2022