Efforts have been made to have mass timber reclassified for insurance purposes as a building product distinct from conventional wood frame construction. Insurers have been doubtful about moving in this direction.
Strained power grids aren't just a distant worry — they are already reshaping how people live. Are communities ready for a future of blackouts, brownouts and energy conservation?
Heavy industry sectors like manufacturing, construction, and energy production are vital to the global economy but must transition to more sustainable operations due to their high resource demands.
Construction’s glaring global environmental impact highlights some of the biggest potential to lower worldwide emissions and reduce landfills for good.