To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. The construction industry has been known to be notoriously ...

A construction worker’s physical body is one of their greatest assets in this line of work, which is why it’s critical to ...

The mean-variance optimization suggested by Henry Markowitz represents a path-breaking work, the beginning of the so-called Modern Portfolio Theory. This theory has been criticized by some researchers ...

Concrete demands energy and natural resources, a careful design approach, and ongoing maintenance once it is put in place. In this way it is unlike many other structural and finish materials—yet it ...

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the idea of building a green home using traditional techniques might sound like you’d be taking a step backward. However, it's important that we re-evaluate ...

Nashville has experienced a tall-building construction boom — unlike any other before the 21st century — that started in the early 2000s and has since seen only a pandemic-caused pause. Of the city’s ...

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials, but its production is a significant source of carbon emissions due to the energy-intensive process of cement manufacturing. As the ...

The project team uses creativity and modern techniques to ensure Gaudi’s masterpiece lasts well into the next century.

This video delves into ancient construction methods—such as Roman concrete, rammed earth, and timber framing that remain relevant and are being revived in contemporary architecture. Discover how these ...

Fire stations are unique buildings that do not fall under a single building classification. These structures must accommodate not only sleeping quarters and automotive storage, but also allow for ...