Sustainability

Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is reshaping how the construction industry approaches structural building components. This engineered wood product, made from layers of solid lumber boards stacked crosswise and bonded together, delivers dimensional stability, strength, and rigidity that rival traditional materials such as concrete and steel. As the building sector looks for greener, faster, and more cost-effective […]

When contractors prepare to dig tunnel shafts, foundations, or other large excavations, the ground must be shored to provide structural stability, prevent cave-ins, and block groundwater from entering the work area. Traditional shoring methods range from soldier piles and lagging to slurry walls and secant pile walls, but many of these approaches are time-consuming, expensive,

As the construction industry faces increasing pressure to address environmental concerns, resource scarcity, and community impacts, contractors are looking for practical frameworks to guide sustainable infrastructure delivery. One of the most comprehensive tools available is the Envision sustainable infrastructure framework, developed by the nonprofit Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). This framework provides a clear path

The design-build project delivery method has transformed how construction projects move from concept to completion. Unlike traditional design-bid-build approaches, design-build integrates design and construction under a single contract, creating a unified team where owner, designer and builder collaborate from the start. For professionals across multiple building disciplines, understanding design-build delivery is essential. Whether you oversee

Environmental, social, and governance standards, collectively known as ESG, are becoming a growing focus for construction and engineering firms. As the built environment produces an estimated 30 to 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and accounts for 40 percent of energy use, the industry faces increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and clients to measure

The construction equipment rental industry is undergoing a significant transformation as sustainable power products gain traction on job sites across the country. Battery energy storage systems and hybrid power solutions are no longer niche offerings, they are becoming mainstream assets that rental companies must understand to remain competitive. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities:

Stormwater runoff is naturally occurring rain and snowmelt that, after a precipitation or thawing event, does not evaporate or soak into the ground. Instead, it flows into municipal stormwater sewers or natural water bodies, carrying sediment, pollutants, and bacteria. Construction professionals must understand how the built environment contributes to this challenge and what solutions exist.

As the off-highway construction industry navigates simultaneous shifts in emission regulations, electrification adoption, and renewable fuel development, power system manufacturers are rethinking the fundamental architecture of diesel engines. The evolution of engine design is not just about compliance; it is about creating power solutions that are more efficient, more adaptable, and better integrated with the

Wood waste represents one of the largest untapped revenue streams in the construction and demolition sector. Every year, millions of tons of wooden pallets, tree trimmings, lumber scraps, and demolition timber end up in landfills, costing contractors and municipalities significant disposal fees. But forward-thinking operations are discovering that this “waste” material has real market value

The True Scale of Construction Waste and Why It Demands Action Construction and demolition (C&D) waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges facing the building industry. In the United States alone, building, renovating, and demolishing structures generated approximately 569 million tons of C&D debris in a single recent year. That figure is