Texas bought $12 million in border wall materials in federal auction. Here's why
Some Texas lawmakers slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by ...
Fast Company24d
This ancient building material is making a comeback
Used since the 19th century—typically as a rural, rustic building material—straw has been a DIY solution for affordable, earth-friendly construction. But a new wave of contemporary straw ...
ArchDaily9d
Adapt, Breathe, Regenerate: Envisioning a New Chapter in Architectural Materials
Explore a future for architecture grounded in emerging innovations, where regenerative materials and smart technologies shape ...
SouthFlorida Reporter12d
8 Tips for Choosing Reliable Building Material Suppliers for Projects
Choosing the right building material supplier requires careful consideration of several factors, including experience, ...
The Real Deal20d
Construction industry stockpiling building materials under looming tariffs
With Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs expected to take effect in the new year, the construction industry is proactively stockpiling building supplies. The materials hoarding is expected to spur ...
Ask the Builder: Effective drainage depends on proper design and use of materials
The first thing to understand about subsurface water movement is that it doesn’t always head straight down to the center of ...
Phys.org12d
Building concrete on Mars from local materials
In addition to planetary geology and surface conditions, it takes energy to collect, process, and create the building materials needed for long-term habitation. You need a simple, cost-effective ...