The global alternative building material market size was valued at $205 billion in 2021. It is expected to reach $345 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period (2022–2030).
A material that got its start in the Arizona desert is showing up in science journals with astounding reports that it could transform our buildings and infrastructure. That's because Ferrock has ...
"You can cut it, you can paint it, you can stain it." Developer reveals remarkable alternative to wood that could change ...
"This would significantly cut transport costs." Engineers develop game-changing material that could revolutionize future buildings: 'We can make walls robust enough' first appeared on The Cool Down.
As the world marks UN World Cities Day on 31 October—a call to make cities more sustainable—a new international study ...
(WSVN) - In the wake of the Surfside collapse, structural engineers are vowing to build better, safer buildings, and everything from super strong concrete to longer lasting rebar is being tested right ...
Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their ...
This collection supports and amplifies research related to 09 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure The construction industry is increasingly turning to alternative materials to promote sustainability ...
If there’s one industry that’s predictably known for its unpredictability it’s construction. But manufacturing an alternative to lumber that pushes the sustainability and labor conservation is how ...
On the list of materials people use most, concrete may be a runner-up, but it isn’t small potatoes. Second only to water in terms of how much is used across the globe, the ubiquitous construction ...
Satellite images show the scale of the backlog at ports in California, as ongoing supply chain issues now threaten the holiday shopping season. WSJ’s Jennifer Smith explains what’s causing the holdups ...