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!
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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Some are seeing the pandemic as an opportunity to overhaul outdated building techniques in an industry that’s traditionally reticent to change.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 »
Bridging the Construction Labor Shortage with Technology
The construction labor shortage has fueled an increase in technological building solutions that increase efficiency and do more with fewer skilled trades people.
San Francisco’s First Modular Hotel
In the hotel industry, time is money and large chains can’t afford to have construction projects go over schedule and over budget. For this reason, hotel chains are turning to offsite modular building techniques so new venues are able to start serving guests and generating income faster.
Cement Outstrips Trucks for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Cement releases an astounding amount of pollution, contributing 7% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions.
Marriott Hotels Builds the Largest Modular Hotel in the World
The New York city skyline is about to undergo a major change as the Marriot Hotel chain undertakes a new project to construct the tallest modular hotel in the world. This $65 million project will be open in late 2020.
Why Building With Concrete is not Sustainable
Did you know that (aside from water) concrete is the most widely used substance on earth? Every year, enough concrete is poured to cover the land surface of England. Concrete has been the backbone of industrialization, providing housing, infrastructure and fortifying against natural forces like flooding and sea surges. By covering more and more of… Read more »