On the five-year anniversary of the Surfside collapse, a building safety specialist highlights the importance of structural monitoring systems.

Having places to live, work, shop, and otherwise conduct our daily lives is critical. But someone has to build those structures, and someone has to account for all the various aspects and needs of the construction. Technology has always been a major ...

The #1 visual guide to building construction principles, updated with the latest materials, methods, and systems For over four decades, Building Construction Illustrated has been the leading visual guide to the principles of building construction.

Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They learn how to date a building, predict collapse ...

The construction industry is at a crossroads, and it urgently needs to shift towards more sustainable practices. As one of the largest consumers of global resources and a significant contributor to environmental degradation, the industry faces an ...

Governments are weighing both regulations and incentives to cut emissions and energy use in new construction. By Debra Kamin This article is part of our special section on the Climate Forward event that will include policy and climate leaders from around ...