Business & Industry

Innovative developments in structural components are redefining the durability and environmental footprint of new infrastructure, as researchers create substances that can repair themselves and capture carbon directly from the atmosphere.

The integration of automation and digital connectivity is fundamentally altering the landscape of modern building sites, leading to unprecedented levels of operational efficiency and worker safety through real-time data and intelligent systems.

A sustainability-focused construction approach is being implemented in Hong Kong as Gammon Construction, a subsidiary of Balfour Beatty, partners with Hongkong Land to deploy low-carbon concrete at the Landmark retail precinct. The initiative integrates carbon dioxide mineralisation technology developed...

The conversation around sustainable construction has matured. Developers are no longer debating whether net-zero buildings are environmentally beneficial, that argument is settled. The real question shaping boardroom decisions today is far more commercial: does net-zero building ROI justify the...

Transitioning to low-carbon building materials represents a pivotal shift in modern engineering, enabling the development of resilient and environmentally responsible infrastructure by significantly lowering the embodied carbon of large-scale projects.

Implementing circular economy principles in the construction sector offers a transformative path to minimize environmental impact by prioritizing the reuse of materials and optimizing the building lifecycle for long-term sustainability.

Nemetschek SE has agreed to acquire Heavy Construction Systems Specialists from Thoma Bravo, advancing its strategy to strengthen capabilities in construction-focused software. The deal, confirmed in a company statement on Monday, brings HCSS into the Munich-based group’s build segment,...