Randek’s Zerolabor Robotic System is Here!
Robots can now complete every aspect of home construction with very little human input. The results of offsite construction are faster, more accurate and produce less waste.
Will COVID-19 Result in a Migration from City Centers?
The Coronavirus pandemic is sure to have long-lasting impacts on the way we build homes. Will COVID-19 cause people to flee the cities and move into the suburbs or into more rural communities? Or is this just a fad that will cool down? People who live in large cities have been severely affected by the… Read more »
Modular Construction Bolsters Healthcare’s Ability to Deal with Pandemics
While offsite construction has steadily gained popularity in recent years as a construction disruptor, the COVD-19 pandemic has highlighted just how effective this technique is in overcoming the constraints of traditional construction.
How Cross-laminated Timber is Disrupting the Construction Industry
Cross-laminated timber is changing the way we build. Thanks to this innovative building material, we can build just about anything from wood, including skyscrapers!
Could the COVID-19 Pandemic Usher in a New Era for Construction?
Some are seeing the pandemic as an opportunity to overhaul outdated building techniques in an industry that’s traditionally reticent to change.
COVID-19 Stimulus Programs Could Fast Track Sustainability
Creating stimulus packages for the construction industry that focus on sustainability has the capacity to help the economy while achieving climate change goals.
Entekra Wins Ivory Innovations Housing Affordability Award
Entekra is an offsite construction company from California that made it though to the finals of the 2020 Ivory Innovation Awards. On April 16, through a livestream presentation, they were awarded first prize in the Construction and Design category. The Ivory Prize shines a light on foundations, businesses, non-profits and community leaders who work to… Read more »
University of Arkansas Chooses Timber for its Center for Design and Materials Innovation
The University of Arkansas has selected Grafton Architects to design the Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation in Fayetteville. “This is fantastic news,” said Farrell and McNamara of Grafton Architects. “We are very excited about building our first building in the United States in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This building helps us think about the… Read more »
IWBC Will Co-Locate with ABX in 2020
BIG NEWS FOR IWBC IWBC and ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) announced today that the events will co-locate the week of November 2nd, 2020 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. ABX is one of the largest events for design and construction in the Northeast and so for 2020, our IWBC exhibitors and sponsors will be in… Read more »
Cement Pollutes More Than All the Trucks in the World
To say that cement is not environmentally friendly is an understatement. In fact, it is responsible for 7% of all carbon dioxide emissions—more than all the trucks on earth produce.