Are the environmental benefits of wood use in construction overstated?

7 years ago

The use of wood in mid to high-rise buildings is widely promoted for its supposed environmental and climate-related benefits. Recent…

Comparing the Costs of Cross Laminated Timber and Reinforced Concrete Structures

7 years ago

The focus was primarily on structural design, structural cost, and constructability. Consideration was also given to sustainability and fire &…

Governments must promote transformative innovations for a low carbon, climate resilient future

7 years ago

Canada’s Clean Growth strategy for the built environment must look to the future it wants – a low carbon, climate…

Meeting and Exceeding Building Code Thermal Performance Requirements

7 years ago

Energy and thermal performance requirements play an increasingly significant role in building codes throughout North America. This wasn’t always the case. The…

Disasters are destroying places we hold dear. What we do next will make all the difference.

7 years ago

When fires, floods and other major disruptions alter natural areas, our first instinct is to restore what’s lost. But moving…

Resiliency is No. 1 Construction Trend for 2018

7 years ago

A new focus on resiliency is to be expected after the most damaging hurricane season on record and devastating fires…

Earthquake-resistant concrete developed

7 years ago

Eco-friendly concrete material has withstood earthquake simulation tests as high as magnitude 9.0–9.1.

PCA forecasts more moderate cement consumption growth

7 years ago

Revised Estimate Sees Impacts from Weather, Lower Public Construction Budgets for 2017-2018