Now more than ever, modular and prefab construction are playing critical roles in delivering creative, sustainable solutions in the building industry. While the concepts are not new, they have been ...

A horrific fast-moving fire that claimed 72 lives last June in a London high-rise called Grenfell Tower sparked questions worldwide about the safety of skyscrapers. How many other buildings are clad ...

When specifying insulated panels for a project, builders have an array to choose from. But when looking at two of the most popular types— structural insulated panels or insulated metal panels, it is ...

The manufacturer of a composite board and building system called Edura is expanding from a 1,200-square-foot space in Nobleboro to a 14,750-square-foot lease in Woolwich. Even Keel Inc. leased the ...

Blue Collar Automation is a boutique system integrator that seizes every opportunity to take on big challenges. Founded three years ago by Brennen Dugger, the western Tennessee firm provides a range ...

When most people think of fire-resistant materials, sawdust is probably one of the last things to come to mind. Scientists have now used it in such a substance, however, along with the plentiful ...

Architects and designers are constantly looking to the latest design and façade trends to create attractive buildings for their clients. The challenge they face is delivering a creative look that ...

Beautifully designed, energy-generating bio-panels that suck up carbon dioxide and pump out biomass for use as fuel or fertilizer – that's the idea behind Mexican startup Greenfluidics and its ...

Traditional photovoltaic panels, while an excellent source of renewable solar energy, have some design flaws. One of the main drawbacks is that they require lots of ...