Ready to turn some "trash" into treasure? Before finding salvage materials for your project, check your local builders' association and your state or provincial environmental agency for information on ...

Material prices increased 3.1% in February, year-over-year, according to the Producer Price Index recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices are up 1.3% since January. Inputs to ...

Supply chain disruptions are affecting the availability of building materials. Everything from insulation to plumbing fixtures to framing lumber is scarce. Not unknown before the pandemic, labor ...

The geological period we currently inhabit is known as the Anthropocene, defined by the substantial human impact on Earth's ecosystems and geology. In contrast, the Symbiocene, a term coined by ...

In the complex landscape of nonresidential construction, spanning from heavy highway projects to extensive water and sewer pipelines, the greatest silent threat to a project’s profitability isn’t ...

Since 2020, CRE construction has witnessed unprecedented materials pricing escalations and excessive lead times, accentuated by rising interest rates, record-high inflation and labor shortages. From ...

Eucalyptus forests in Australia are known to burn periodically. It is the trees' way of ensuring propagation, as its fruits – known as gumnuts – have an insulating layer breaks down with the heat of ...

Growing in raised beds can be a convenient method for overcoming challenges associated with in-ground gardening, such as ...

The construction materials sector is expected to benefit from the residential construction activity while a chronic supply of homes penetrates the US. The extent of the shortage is concerning with ...