Magazine: Building materials for a low-carbon future
In this issue: From concrete to brick and timber, we take a look at new technologies that are helping to…
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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…
The world’s most expensive stadiums: Top Ten
The US is home to six of the world’s ten costliest stadiums, while the UK, Singapore, Russia and Australia have…
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, with industry output falling by…
The world’s most expensive skyscrapers
The US has three of the world’s seven most expensive skyscrapers, while China and South Korea have two each. The…
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 which they have been subject…
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…
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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…