HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Watch: Liquid-filled window saves energy
Hydrogel, water and a stabilizing compound are sandwiched between two panes of glass in a structure that can effectively reduce a building's energy consumption.
Honeywell launches cloud-based solution for fire safety systems
Honeywell introduced its first all-in-one cloud platform for fire safety systems with the launch of several tools from its suite of Connected Life Safety Services (CLSS).
Home builders and interior designers tackle diversity, safety
Two pressing issues of 2020, equity and workplace safety, have gotten the attention of various building and construction organizations.
Hemp makes inroads into growing insulation market
HempWool is a new product that is both sustainable and high-performing for residential and commercial construction projects.
Germicidal lighting solutions for the commercial lighting market
The new portfolio showcases luminaires that combine white light and ultraviolet 254 nm light and incorporate the recent developments in lighting science and microbiology.
Construction data collection tech added to autonomous ‘Spot’ robot
A new strategic alliance combines Trimble’s data collection sensors and field control software with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot platform’s autonomous mobility.
AI-powered safety technology prevents workers from injuries and fatalities
Urbint Lens for Worker Safety uses AI technology to predict and identify safety threats to workers in the field.
Affordable housing gets boost from off-site built homes company
The new company specifically looks at the complexities of site construction and integrates the steps of site construction with delivery and installation for improved quality, accountability and an overall better customer experience.
Team extends the lifetime of deteriorating concrete structures with new method
Team fortifies deteriorating structures with new method.
Thermochromic windows block solar heat gain
The color-changing window reduces the need for air conditioning and generates electricity.
An efficient, low-cost approach to radiative cooling
A daytime passive radiative cooler based on silica-coated porous anodic aluminum oxide moderates temperatures even under direct sunlight.
Study: Port engineers need to integrate climate change effects in their designs
Currently most port engineers are not incorporating climate change into their designs, which could have disastrous effects on the future of their projects down the line.
The connected jobsite now extends to construction drawings
New technology from construction management company Inertia Systems is designed to prevent mistakes and improve jobsite productivity through proactive, data-driven, connected construction drawings.
Study: A majority of Australian construction industry insiders think the industry is not sustainable
The University of Melbourne Law School released a study on the health of the Australian construction industry.
Modern modular bathroom pod elevates the standard jobsite porta potty
H3 Wellness Hub from Lendlease represents a significant improvement over standard portable toilets commonly used on construction sites.
Infinity Drain receives patent for linear drain installation solution
Infinity Drain, a leading manufacturer of architectural and decorative drains announced it has been awarded a U.S. Patent for its compact clamping floor drain design.
Fences are understudied despite ecological impacts
Despite the combined length of fences being greater than that of roads, they have received little attention from researchers.
Aging infrastructure may benefit from sustainable solution
New research from the University of Canterbury (UC) looks at the impact deterioration has on structural performance, particularly for reinforced concrete.
Unique ‘Smart Building Assessment and Rating’ program launched by UL and the Telecommunications Industry Association
A first-of-its-kind program, SPIRE provides assessment of connected technologies within buildings and insights, benchmarks and direction to address costs and risks.
NBI finds substantial increase in verified and emerging zero-energy commercial buildings since 2018
The 2020 Getting to Zero Buildings List released by the New Buildings Institute (NBI) shows a 42% increase in the number of verified and emerging zero energy buildings in North America since 2018.