The hard days of being a start-up or one-man business are long gone, your hard work and ambition has built the business into a successful local construction player with an expanding portfolio and an...
Reconciling best-value procurement and sustainability should not be a problem as the two represent a win-win Procurement is all about value, so too is sustainability as long as that value is measured in more than...
Edmonton polytechnic teams up with industry to make Canada a leader in eliminating construction waste. Imagine a construction project that doesn’t contribute to Canadian landfills. It may sound far-fetched, but to the individual advancing...
Sustainable construction management means far more than building environmentally-friendly structures. What is sustainable construction, then? It is the combination of sustainable construction practices and sustainable building materials in order to reduce waste and environmental...
Companies setting science based targets in the building sector face formidable challenges due to the long value chain. Mike Scott reports on a WBCSD initiative to come up with a systems-level approach to cutting...
Technological advancements of the modern world have given individuals immense access to knowledge. However, with this access and the ability to share it comes the noise of billions of voices. This digital fog of...
Recycled construction materials provide an emerging business opportunity for today’s construction contractors. Here’s how you can make your company more environmentally friendly, while gaining an edge on the competition. Why it Matters When most...
The latest instalment of our Dezeen x MINI Living series features a sustainable 3D-printed house made with soil and agricultural waste. Italian 3D-printing technology developer WASP, built the house to showcase the abilities of...
Applying conventional physics fundamentals, a new energy storage solution employs a huge six-arm crane that lifts massive concrete bricks to orchestrate the storage and discharge of electricity. Renewables have struggled to more fully replace...
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