Reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment

6 years ago

The cement and concrete industries are working to lower the carbon footprint of the Built Environment

Northwest Masonry Buildings Receive USRC Silver Rating

6 years ago

Spokane buildings achieve U.S. Resiliency Council Silver Ratings

Earth Day 2020 – Reimagining and Rebuilding the Future We Want

6 years ago

This Earth Day is unlike any other. We are amid a pandemic that has shaken the foundations of our society,…

A New Look at How Concrete has Shaped Our World

6 years ago

A new initiative shows how our world has been shaped by concrete, the most important building product in use today.

Atmospheric river storms can drive costly flooding

6 years ago

Atmospheric river storms can drive costly flooding – and climate change is making them stronger

What’s Up with Mass Timber?

7 years ago

There are many assertions made about the environmental and climate-related benefits of mass timber construction, How real are those claims?

Reflections on the PNWER Summit

7 years ago

Here are some key takeaway points on the Building Resilient Coalition's sponsorship of the recent Pacific Northwest Economic Region Summit.

Building the Resilient Infrastructure Needed for the Future

7 years ago

“Making a decision to invest in infrastructure is not just a decision. It is a commitment to the future.”

Carbonation – The New Face of Concrete

7 years ago

Concrete in the built environment is quietly absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

Insurance costs six times greater for wood frame buildings – Study

8 years ago

Higher fire and moisture risks for wood frame buildings are cited as the primary reasons for the insurance rate gap