Imagine putting some dirt from your yard into a machine and watching it come out the other end as a dense block that can be used to construct a home. This isn’t a fantasy — one San Antonio-based ...

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 ...

3D-printed houses seem poised to be the next revolution in home construction. Utilizing 3D-printing technology on a grand scale like that needed to craft houses unleashes design potential and removes ...

Earth-based building materials have long offered a sustainable alternative to conventional construction, drawing on locally available resources such as clay, sand, and natural fibres. Contemporary ...

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity, the construction industry is turning to advanced fire-resistant building techniques and materials to create “fire-hardened” homes that can withstand ...

Explore how modern homes are built, from structural planning to materials and construction methods. A clear look at ...

My son and I recently visited the basement of an older house. We were looking at its overall structure, boiler and the foundation walls. He’s about to buy his first home, so he’s learning about ...

Minnesota State College Southeast is creating a new two-year Construction Technology A.A.S. degree in Fall 2018, merging modern carpentry training with sustainable building practices. Travis Thul, MSC ...

The Coalition for Smart Construction announced recipients of its first seed grants to support projects that will explore new approaches to construction industry challenges. The grants ranged from ...

Modular building, if brought to scale, has the potential to reduce construction costs and make building new homes more affordable, especially in areas experiencing severe affordable housing shortages.