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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This video showcases a house built with traditional construction methods designed for extreme longevity. It highlights durable materials, classic joinery, and time-tested building techniques. A closer ...

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 ...

The technique involves multiple stages and off-site work. The technique used to build the bridge that collapsed in Miami today was intended to cause less disruption and make installing new bridges ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Early Swiss mountain huts used locally available materials by necessity. Stone from nearby quarries provided walls with thermal mass to moderate temperature swings. Timber from treeline forests ...