Life Cycle Engineering: Making Sustainable Materials Work in Practice

The construction industry is exploring ways to minimize its environmental impact, and one way it’s actively changing is through the materials used. Looking for sustainable resources that can last a long time has become a higher priority, and running life…

Rose Morrison28 August 2025

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Building Better: Smart Envelope Solutions for Sustainability and Resilience

Envelopes are essential parts of any complete structure. They provide aesthetic appeal, protection, and comfort for the building and its occupants. As climate concerns grow more prominent, engineers, architects and builders are developing smarter, more sustainable solutions that make these…

Rose Morrison27 August 2025

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Powering Sustainability: The Metal Sourcing Playbook for Eco-Friendly Construction

Eco-friendly metal construction is the new expectation. Where material comes from is only one aspect of its sustainable journey. Fabrication and construction also require unique strategies to keep the entire process environmentally conscious. Prepare for construction’s future by knowing the…

Lou Farrell27 August 2025

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Old Habits vs. New Strategies: The Material Flow Revolution

The construction and manufacturing sectors have long relied on conventional material flow practices, which often result in inefficiency, waste and elevated energy consumption. As industry attention turns to more eco-friendly processes, sustainable material flow has emerged as a pivotal driver…

Lou Farrell26 August 2025

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Act Now, Build Smart: The Case for Durable Climate Solutions

As the world adjusts to more extreme weather events and a transformed environment, sustainable climate practices and solutions within global infrastructure are becoming increasingly urgent. From adopting smart technologies to a circular economy and growing compliance pressures, the construction industry…

Rose Morrison21 August 2025

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Engineering Circular Solutions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sustainable Wood Lamination

Sustainable wood products are becoming essential to circular engineering, which focuses on designing buildings that support long-term sustainability. In the context of eco-friendly construction, this approach encourages smarter material choices. Wood lamination enhances the stability and performance of natural timber…

Rose Morrison20 August 2025

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A Wake-Up Call for Greenwashing in Retail: Lessons from Shein’s €1 Million Fine

Greenwashing is a hot topic these days, and for good reason — more and more people want to support brands that truly care about the environment. But not all claims are what they seem, and when companies get caught stretching…

Olga Pleskatsevich7 August 2025

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Climate Crisis Demands: Does LEED’s Refresh Rise to the Environmental Challenge?

Many industries are working to combat the climate crisis and avoid the point of no return from climate change and its consequences. Sustainable building standards matter more than ever now. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) provides a framework…

Rose Morrison31 July 2025

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The End in Mind — A Practical Guide to Life Cycle Construction

Despite the central focus on constructing buildings to meet their intended purposes, eco-minded decision-makers have gradually embraced a progressive mindset prioritizing life cycle construction. This philosophy assesses structures’ impacts beyond strategic design and building efforts to encompass operations and eventual…

Lou Farrell31 July 2025

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Triple Bottom Line Benefits of Sustainable Commercial Drainage Design

Drainage systems manage excess water to protect infrastructure and the environment. Outdated commercial drainage systems may have improper grading and inadequate maintenance, which can lead to clogs or flooding. Sustainable, efficient drainage systems can offer environmental, economic and social benefits.…

Rose Morrison30 July 2025