The connection of data through the Internet of Things (IoT) offers infinite possibilities to the construction industry.
By Sarah Moore
27 Aug 2019
What do you do with a passenger plane that is too old, or no longer considered safe enough to carry holidaymakers, but is too sturdy and durable to completely demolish?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
27 Aug 2019
Cities are growing rapidly around the world, and with greater populations come more and more passenger cars that need to be parked.
By Ben Pilkington
27 Aug 2019
This article discusses how tall buildings can contain controlled environmental agriculture.
By Sarah Moore
26 Aug 2019
This article discusses the benefits of using renewable energy to power the construction industry.
By John Allen
26 Aug 2019
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, buildings are responsible for 39% of total energy use. What is green urban architecture and could it allow cities to expand without the harmful environmental effects?
By Sydney Luntz
10 Jul 2019
The building and construction industry is moving towards using more sustainable materials. Hempcrete is a building material made from hemp, a plant from a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species, but how does it compare to concrete?
Lime is one of the oldest building materials in existence and can be used to make many different types of mortar. Find out about the different types of lime, including lime putty and hydraulic lime.
By Liam Critchley
8 Jul 2019
Additive manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing, can be used in the construction industry. What is additive manufacturing of concrete, and how can the practice be advanced?
By Benedette Cuffari
8 Jul 2019
Scanning electron microscopic analysis has been used to maintain the quality of building materials. How can electron microscopy be used to examine bacteria and toxins in building materials?
By Benedette Cuffari
8 Jul 2019