Supply chain and raw material prices pose a risk for construction in Europe
There has been an increase in economic activity in construction following last year, but there are difficulties due to supply chains and price rises for materials.
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The world’s most expensive stadiums: Top Ten
The US is home to six of the world’s ten costliest stadiums, while the UK,...
UK Chancellor’s infrastructure spending plans expected to provide a significant boost for the construction industry
The UK economy was severely impacted by the virus outbreak and the subsequent lockdown measures,...
The world’s most expensive skyscrapers
The US has three of the world’s seven most expensive skyscrapers, while China and South...
Covid-19 disruption still heavily impacting construction operations in South America and Africa
GlobalData has been conducting surveys of construction industry executives globally to gauge the extent to...
Can architecture kick its concrete habit?
Concrete has laid the foundations for the modern world, but its carbon cost is a huge burden weighing down the fight against climate change. When it comes to moving on from concrete, how can architects...
Construction starts on Village Gardens residential development in the US
Non-profit Homestead Community Land Trust and Edge Developers have started construction on Village Gardens, an affordable homeownership development of 16 homes, in the Leschi / Central District neighbourhood of Seattle, the US.
Hot in the city: Combatting the urban heat island effect
As the climate crisis becomes an increasing concern, architects are starting to incorporate design details into projects aimed at mitigating the urban heat island effect. From white coatings to cycle parks and vegetation, Ross Davies...
November’s top news stories
Sweden-based Skanska has been awarded an Skr1.2bn ($125.32m) contract to construct a new building for the University of Gothenburg’s science faculty department; and The Manchester Metropolitan University has announced the start of construction on its...
Innovative aluminium: new forms for 21st century design
Aluminium, made accessible for mass use as a building material in the 20th century, has an enduring appeal in the 21st for its light weight, eco-credentials and flexible qualities. Architects are creating all-new innovations in...
Upcycling on a grand scale
Can buildings be both carbon and cost-neutral? Lendanger Group founder and CEO Anders Lendager is determined to prove that carbon and cost-neutral buildings can and should exist, as Frances Marcellin found out.
