Many urban planners predict that by 2050, more than 6 billion people will live in cities, and in places where building outwards isn't an option, the only way to keep up with the growing density is to ...

A look at how local resource use, material innovation, and autonomous construction are enabling practical habitat development ...

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company held its monthly training drill Wednesday evening, focusing on building construction types and their impact on firefighting operations. The session, held Feb.

Following-up on last month's quick review of the five basic types of building construction, according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction ...

The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual ...

House in Hakusan - KENTA HIRAYAMA ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES. Image © Tomooki Kengaku Solid construction focuses on volumetric building by starting with a standardized ...

This blog post was authored by Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative. One of the most frequent questions clients ask is: “How do I keep my project on budget—not just at the start, ...

Results were recently released from the first phase of a comprehensive study to explore the impact of project delivery methods and procurement procedures on achieving sustainable design and ...