FHWA delays enforcement of highway greenhouse gas emissions rule

Opponents of the Obama-era regulation, including the AGC, said it extended beyond the authority established in previous infrastructure funding bills.

By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017

Study: BIM use picking up steam for infrastructure projects

The technology's growing prevalence among horizontal construction companies follows BIM's rise to become a dominating force in vertical building.

By Emily Peiffer • May 24, 2017

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AECOM teams up with Chinese 3-D printing company WinSun

Use of the fabrication method is expanding from being a way to create components on-demand to a means of quickly constructing entire buildings.

By Hallie Busta • May 24, 2017

Mass timber 101: Understanding the emerging building type

Tall wood building is gaining traction in the U.S., and a possible code update could soon take it to new heights, says Perkins+Will's Building Technology Lab director.

By Hallie Busta • May 24, 2017

Harvard to give 1920s house a green overhaul

HouseZero, a project of the university's Center for Green Buildings and Cities, wants to show the potential for existing homes to be upgraded for energy efficiency.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 24, 2017

A push for prefab: Why offsite construction methods are moving to the mainstream

Growing interest among large corporate owners is helping to legitimize the small but growing segment of the industry.

By Kim Slowey • May 18, 2017

Parrot launches drone division targeting construction, agriculture

The new business segment will offer hardware options from $1,000 to $5,000 — a middle ground between its current low-end and high-end offerings.

By Emily Peiffer • May 17, 2017

Thyssenkrupp proposes net-zero energy elevator concept

As buildings get taller, vertical transportation tech is in a race to keep up, and the German elevator maker's latest news combines operational and energy efficiency.

By Mary Tyler March • May 17, 2017

Startup Cover snags $1.6M to design, build personalized accessory dwelling units

The company uses software to manufacture high-tech, energy-efficient ADUs based on a buyer's location and design preferences.

By Mary Tyler March • May 17, 2017

Boston leads list of 32 US cities to improve energy efficiency score in 2017

Boston, New York and Seattle lead the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's biannual scorecard that ranks 51 U.S. cities.

By Kristin Musulin , Jackie Snow • May 17, 2017

Q&A: How WeWork's construction team is using tech to scale up

Tim Dumatrait, head of construction for the coworking business, discusses how it's handling the surge in interest among larger firms for smaller-scale office space.

By Hallie Busta • May 17, 2017

Staying social: 6 ways to drive leads on Facebook, Instagram

Builders and remodelers share how they are using social media to grow their businesses, stay in touch with clients and add a little personality to their services.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 16, 2017

Apple announces $1B expansion of Reno, NV data center

Northern Nevada has seen a wave of tech company development, including Tesla's $5 billion gigafactory and Switch's $1 billion data center.

By Kim Slowey • May 12, 2017

UPDATE: Tesla's solar shingles are now available for pre-order

The company says the system will cost roughly $21.85 per square foot and that it will include a mix of solar and non-solar shingles that look the same from the ground.

By Hallie Busta • May 10, 2017

Atlanta pledges to reach 100% renewable energy by 2035

The city is the largest in the Southeast to make a commitment to completely sustainable energy sources.

By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017

At Boston's 121 Seaport, Skanska plays with process, form for office construction

The project team used the relatively uncommon up/down construction method and modeled an elliptical shape to create a green building on an accelerated schedule.

By Hallie Busta • May 10, 2017

NASA grants $100K to winning teams in 3-D printed space habitat competition

The Foster + Partners | Branch Technology team took first place in this phase, which focused on developing materials that can build structures on other planets.

By Emily Peiffer • May 10, 2017

Seattle to build world's first light-rail track on floating bridge

A model of the project passed critical tests subjecting it to environmental conditions, proving it could respond to slight surface movement.

By Mary Tyler March • May 10, 2017

Inside Autodesk's new workshop for 21st-century construction

The software maker showed off its 34,000-square-foot digifab lab in Boston, where architects, contractors, academics and students are exploring new building tech.

By Hallie Busta • May 9, 2017

When tech comes to town: How corporate hubs are driving community development

Tech companies bring more than direct employment benefits, as their presence can be a catalyst for new transportation, housing and entertainment options.

By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2017

New tool shows areas at risk for future flooding

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Explorer can help builders decide where and how to build based on climate-change risks.

By Mary Tyler March • May 9, 2017

Summa Health to break ground on $350M Akron, OH medical complex

Hospital officials used Microsoft HoloLens mixed-reality technology when designing the operating rooms in order to boost efficiency and avoid potential rework.

By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2017

Caterpillar acquires equipment rental, tech startup Yard Club

The two companies have been linked since Caterpillar invested in the San Francisco–based startup two years ago.

By Kim Slowey • May 8, 2017

Brookfield Residential adds Apple HomeKit to smart tech lineup

The builder's move follows its rollout of Amazon Alexa to some homes in Northern Viginia last year as consumer demand for voice control grows.

By Katy Tomasulo • May 5, 2017

Columbus, OH leads Midwestern US cities in solar power payoff

Homes furnished with solar installations sold for more than those without in these 10 markets, according to Redfin. 

By Mary Tyler March • May 4, 2017