EllisDon shows commitment to 'green' with new EMS
One of Canada's key construction employers demonstrates its zeal for environmental excellence by rolling out a new EMS
Sectors - Building Products
Hans Wildeboer of Shell Petroleum: Q&A
Shell's product application specialist Hans Wildeboer talks products, progress and procedures with Construction Digital
It's Time for Timber
Wood is back on Britain's building agenda after Hackney council followed Europe's lead in introducing timber in its sustainable project policy
Kebony wins 'responsible product' 2013
Timber technicians Kebony have gotten off to a bang in 2013 by securing a coveted industry award
U.S. safety App winner announced
The U.S. Department of Labor has selected the winners of its health and safety mobile app competition for the construction industry
Timescales Slashed by Siltbuster HD Unit
One of our first examples of cutting edge technology we have featured this year, Siltbuster HD is described as revolutionary
Cementing the Revolution with Mixamate
Vehicle which can dual the tasks of mixing and pumping unveiled in London to great industry interest
Stopping the swell with UK Flood Barriers
UK Flood Barriers has snared another contract with its originative flood defence design, but the implications are grand for the company who has ambitions to re-write the rulebook for one of humanities oldest troubles
Points North acts to aid Sandy recovery
Software company and payroll specialists Points North is doing its bit to aid the recovery process for hurricane Sandy by offering a discount to all customers whilst the re-building process is underway
Accoya scoops leading industry award
Accoya scoops another industry award as its use in prestigious projects sky-rockets
Seeing red; going green
The industry changing building material takes construction one step closer to carbon neutrality
Notorious planning issues get a mobile solution
Notarius and smart-use sign a strategic partnership agreement for the construction Industry
Top Ten Products to Make Your Home Greener
Roofing expert Noel Finley discusses the key methods to make your home greener in an article for 911 Roofing
Insulation industry warns of 16,000 job losses
The UK insulation industry is warning that it will have to shed 45 percent of its workforce next year because of delays to the Green Deal
Editor's pick: 3D rendering the future
Laser scanning is a maturing technology, but EMS has paved the way in 3D rendering becoming an industry staple
A solution to Construction's inconvenient truth?
Clivus Multrum believes that is has come up with an eco-friendly, people friendly solution to skyscraper 'relief,' as writes Don Mills
'The future of wood' wins award in Ireland
Highly regarded wood specialists Accoya has scooped yet another trade award, this time in Dublin, for its innovative, eco-friendly approach to wood production and implementation
New silt-busting invention for Construction trade
The UK's leading authority on water treatment and silt pollution prevention for the construction industry has invented an innovative, energy friendly solution for dealing with solids created by on-site water treatment
All change for Encos Encobricks
Sustainable construction product designers Encos has a new corporate path to compliment its innovative invention
US Lab unveils cost-effective green roofing
A new kind of roof-and-attic system field-tested at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory keeps homes cool in summer and prevents heat loss in winter, a multi-seasonal efficiency uncommon in roof and attic design.
Man-made materials just got SMARTer.
After 3.5 billion years of evolutionary R&D, nature has created some of the most complex but efficient ways of operating sustainably. Scientists are now looking to take inspiration from these hi-tech operational systems to enable environmentally friendly construction.
Glenigan app proving an industry revelation
Glenigan has designed a functional and innovative new app to aid the various processes of the construction industry
Re-HEAT is a resurfacing revolution
After successful trials, road resurfacing gurus Gallagher Asphalt are receiving vastly increased interest in their cost-effective road-laying technique
MHA Lighting is keeping Manchester Airport costs low
Manchester Airport uses MHA yet again to bolster reputation as sustainable airport
Navigating Green Window Treatments
A guide to help you decide what type of eco-friendly window treatment will work best for your situation to steer you in the right direction
Urgent action needed to kick-start construction economy
Figures for the second quarter paint a bleak picture for UK construction industry which has now fallen for four out of the last five quarters
ClearFit Makes Hiring the Right Person Easy
Ben Baldwin, President of ClearFit, divulges how the company's online application helps construction companies find and hire the right employees
GREENGUARD Certification Tackles Indoor Air Quality
GREENGUARD certification ensures low VOC's for better indoor air quality in green buildings
Tapping into Cloud Management
A new startup's innovative and user-friendly online app may help propel the building industry into the tech age
Hempcrete - Another Victim of the War on Drugs
This versatile, green building material is banned from commercial production in the U.S.
The Rise of Construction Tablet Apps
How field-ready technologies are changing the building industry
Keep Bacteria Out of Your Next Project
How Antimicrobial Copper touch surfaces can improve hygiene in your building
The World's Concrete Problem
Concrete buildings in developing countries are low-quality, inefficient - and deadly
Breakthrough Cement Production Technique is CO2 Free
Researchers at George Washington University have developed an affordable, zero-carbon-emission technique for cement production
Ultra-thin, Elastic Solar Cells Widen Building Potential
Thinner than spider silk, new solar cells developed by international scientists could transform green building
Could Self-Assembling 'Smart Sand' Replace 3D Printing?
Intelligent electrostatic modules could make precise replicas and mock-ups of existing objects nearly instantaneously
New York City's One-Man Pothole Filling Machine
The Python 5000 offers an affordable, safe solution to the City's dilapidated roadways
iPad App to Replace Printed Blueprints?
A small startup's unique platform for construction plan management could save the industry billions
Smart Paint to Monitor Structural Integrity
Scientists develop low-cost paint to detect microscopic faults in large structures
3D Printing to Revolutionize Building Industry
As the technology transcends current limitations in material manufacturing, radical architectural possibilities are opening
Phase-changing Insulation to Transform Green Building
Breakthroughs in phase-changing materials for building insulation can reduce energy needs by up to 98 percent
Chinese Drywall Maker Reaches Homeowner Settlement
A major Chinese drywall manufacturer settles a suit related to toxic products that affected over 100,000 homes in 20 U.S. States
Bamboo - Not Just for Finishing
Bamboo is an eco-friendly alternative to many design and structural elements
Building Automation Industry Continues to Grow
The building automation market promises to grow as businesses seek greater energy efficiency
LEEDing the Way: Green Innovators
Our pick of innovators in sustainable building and the products that are changing the green game for the better
Breakthrough Resin Can Be Reshaped Like Glass
A research team has developed a repairable and recyclable material that can be shaped and reshaped into any form
Building With Trash?
Solidia Technologies creates durable, versatile, and eco-friendly building materials from recyclable waste
Compact Telehandler Digs Up Better Solution
For AquaProof Inc, excavation projects are far more efficient with the adoption of a compact telescopic handler
Multivista to Release Video Documentation Service
MultiVista, a global leader in construction documentation, launches innovative video service for dynamic projects
Sto AG, Cabot Create Aerogel Insulation
An innovative collaboration between the two companies results in a thin, super-efficient insulation material
