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Sustainability is more important than ever. Find out how we can build better homes, better cities, and better lives through sustainable practices and smart technology.

Dredging: Definitions, Innovations and Trends

Ever wondered how harbors stay navigable despite sediment buildup or how engineers build waterfront projects in areas that seem impossible to develop? The answer lies…

Jan 13, 2025 — By Rose Morrison

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Construction workers are most at risk of falling, but with PtD, safety is a priority.

What Is Prevention Through Design (PTD) in Construction Safety?

Jan 9, 2025 — Peter Chambers
Part of roofing safety requires crew members wear a harness, which prevents them from falling from the roof entirely.

Roofing Safety: Creating a Safety Culture for Your Employees

Dec 30, 2024 — Rose Morrison
Automated Buildings Will Level up What Smart Buildings

How Automated Buildings Will Level up What Smart Buildings Offer

Dec 26, 2024 — Olivia Elsher
A limestone brick wall.

Can Self-Healing Materials Change the Construction Industry?

Dec 19, 2024 — Evelyn Long
A building facade covered with vegetation.

Understanding the Drivers Behind Sustainable Building Material Trends in Commercial Real Estate

Dec 17, 2024 — Rose Morrison

How Do Architects and Designers Adapt to AI Innovations in Their Work?

Dec 13, 2024 — Rose Morrison
Electricity lines.

Sustainable Management: Overcoming Challenges in Renewable Energy Construction

Dec 6, 2024 — Olivia Elsher
Protect Used Heavy Construction Equipment

7 Essential Steps to Protect Used Construction Equipment

Nov 28, 2024 — Rose Morrison
Gray and yellow crane

12 Essential Safety Tips for Crane Operators

Nov 27, 2024 — Rose Morrison
wooden window frames

Decarbonizing Daylight: Balancing Comfort and Sustainability in Buildings

Nov 25, 2024 — Rose Morrison
lego house

Can You Build a House With Eco-Friendly Lego Bricks?

Nov 20, 2024 — Rose Morrison
Climate change resilient - a sustainable home

The Future of Resilience: Making Buildings and Housing Climate Change Resilient

Nov 19, 2024 — Rose Morrison
A drone shot of low-rise buildings with black and white EPDM roofing systems.

The Ultimate Guide to EPDM Roofing Solutions

Nov 5, 2024 — Rose Morrison
energy efficient windows

How to Choose Energy-Efficient Windows for Your Home (Updated for 2025)

Oct 28, 2024 — Rose Morrison
Fleet management software for construction equipment.

Construction Fleet Management Software: A Comprehensive Overview

Oct 23, 2024 — Rose Morrison
Bamboo growing for construction.

Bamboo: 11 Reasons It’s a Good Construction Material

Oct 14, 2024 — Rose Morrison