Construction Technology

The construction industry has long relied on site-built methods for erecting walls, installing insulation, and applying weather barriers. Each step typically requires multiple trades, multiple site visits, and multiple opportunities for error. Prefabricated wall systems are changing this equation by moving critical assembly work into a controlled factory environment. Companies like Build SMART North America […]

In the commercial building industry, a persistent gap exists between how a structure is designed and how it actually performs once occupied. Many buildings consume far more energy than predicted, deliver poorer indoor air quality than intended, and cost more to operate than projected. AUROS Group, based in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, has built a practice around

The journey from building code minimums to genuinely high-performance construction has long seemed daunting to many builders and developers. However, Jeff Langford of JDL Homes Vancouver demonstrated in a recent presentation that the gap is narrower than most assume. His Burnaby, British Columbia project proved that a well-designed home using quality materials can leap from

When constructing a high-performance building envelope that meets rigorous Passive House standards, every material and assembly detail plays a vital role in achieving energy efficiency and long-term durability. Among the most critical components of this system is the vapor control membrane, a specialized material engineered to manage moisture diffusion while maintaining exceptional airtightness throughout the

New York City has long been a laboratory for ambitious architecture, but few projects capture the intersection of affordability, sustainability, and scale quite like 425 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. This 277-residence high-rise is the largest Phius Passive House certified building in the United States, and it represents something far more consequential than a single

Modular Construction has gained significant momentum as the building industry seeks faster, more efficient alternatives to traditional on-site methods. The annual World of Modular conference, hosted by the Modular Building Institute, brings together professionals from across the sector to examine the latest innovations in factory-built structures. What emerges from these discussions is a clear picture

The push to eliminate fossil fuels from buildings has gained remarkable momentum across the United States, with dozens of cities enacting policies that restrict or prohibit natural gas connections in new construction. Known as the electrify everything movement, this campaign aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing gas-burning furnaces, water heaters, and cooking ranges

The green building movement has long focused on reducing energy consumption, selecting sustainable materials, and earning certification points. While these goals remain important, a fundamental shift is underway. The conversation is moving from how to prevent climate change to how to survive its consequences. This new emphasis on Building Resilience represents a more urgent priority

The California Superior Court ruling that ordered Sherwin-Williams Company, NL Industries, and ConAgra Grocery Products to pay $1.1 billion for lead paint abatement sent shockwaves through the construction and building materials industries. This December 2013 decision, which followed a five-week non-jury trial before Judge James Kleinberg in San Jose, arose from a public nuisance lawsuit

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History made headlines in 2011 when it announced an unusual addition to its “Climate Change: The Threat to Life and a New Energy Future” exhibition. Alongside displays about melting ice sheets and shifting weather patterns, the museum would host a full-scale 2,500-square-foot home built to the rigorous Passivhaus standard on