Materials
Information and guides on different construction and building materials, including their properties and uses.
Skanska names Don Kowalchuk EVP and GM of Washington operations
Effective December 31, Leo Sinicin, the long-standing CFO of Skanska USA, will retire, marking one of several significant leadership transitions within the construction giant that prioritize internal
STV-Turner JV Chosen for NYC Bus Terminal Construction Management
The $10 billion Midtown Bus Terminal Replacement project, New York City's most ambitious infrastructure undertaking, has added STV-Turner Joint Venture to oversee its initial phase.
Greener Construction: Sustainable Materials and Methods
Imagine a construction site where 83.2% less waste goes to landfill.
Innovative DRI Steel for Greener Construction
A 20 percent rise in key construction materials can eliminate at least half of a typical construction job's expected profit, even as new policies demand greener alternatives.
Top 6 Durable, Cost-Effective Commercial Flooring Options
While basic vinyl sheet flooring can cost as little as $1 per square foot, top-tier luxury vinyl options are backed by 25-year residential warranties, revealing a vast difference in long-term value an
Top 9 Durable & Sustainable Commercial Flooring Options
In 2024, the US commercial flooring market, valued at $14.
Innovative Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Sustainable Construction
In November 2025, CRH acquired Eco Material Technologies for USD 2.
Top 8 Eco-Friendly Insulation Materials for Sustainable Homes in 2026
Cellulose insulation, crafted from recycled post-consumer paper waste, possesses the lowest CO2 footprint among sustainable insulation types, according to Greenbuildermedia .
Innovative Sustainable Construction Materials for 2026
MIT engineers have invented 2DPA-1, a super-strong plastic twice as strong as steel.
Sustainable Building Materials for Eco-Conscious Construction
Initial investments in sustainable building materials can increase upfront construction costs by 2–7%.
8 Eco-Friendly Building Materials Revolutionizing Construction in 2026
In November 2025, construction giant CRH acquired Eco Material Technologies for USD 2.
Top 7 Innovative Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Sustainable Construction
Discover the top 7 innovative eco-friendly building materials for sustainable construction. This guide helps professionals and DIYers reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance.
What Are Advanced Insulation Materials and Why Do They Matter?
Some advanced insulation materials, while engineered to regulate indoor humidity, paradoxically create conditions that could favor mold growth if not properly managed.
What Are Composite Wood Polymer Composites and Why Do They Matter?
Imagine a building material made from furniture factory sawdust and recycled plastics that not only lasts longer than traditional wood but actively resists decay and environmental wear.
What Are Modern Composite Materials in Automotive Repair and Manufacturing?
The automotive sector's composite repair market alone is already valued at USD 0.
Why Sealants and Adhesives Fail in Construction
Cracking, adhesion loss, and shrinkage plague countless construction projects, often weeks after installation.
What Are Advanced Materials in Automotive Manufacturing and Why Do They Matter?
A mere 10% reduction in a car's weight can slash its fuel consumption by up to 8%, a critical factor driving the automotive industry's quiet revolution in materials.
Top 7 Insulation Materials for Sustainable Building in 2026
It could take a full decade of heating oil savings in a typical house just to offset the embodied carbon emissions of spray foam insulation, according to Ecocult .
Wood Types in Construction: Market Trends for 2026
Hardwood flooring sales plummeted 22.
Insulation materials for building energy efficiency
Fiberglass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation installed to code levels in single-family homes save more than 100 times the amount of energy used to manufacture those products over a 20-year period,
What are the environmental benefits of sustainable building materials?
Embodied carbon, the emissions tied to building materials and construction, accounts for roughly 50% of a new energy-efficient building's total life-cycle carbon emissions, according to Journal-Buildi
What Civil Engineers Should Know About HeliMate Australia's Marine-Grade Helical Bars
For civil engineers managing projects in coastal environments, material selection is paramount to ensuring long-term structural integrity. The persistent threat of corrosion from salt and moisture demands solutions that …
What Are Composite Materials in Residential Construction Applications?
Early composite materials, once thought impervious, surprisingly succumbed to wood decay, mold, and polymer degradation when exposed outdoors, according to US Forest Service research .
What Are Modern Insulation Materials' R-Values and Environmental Impact?
All modern insulation materials show significantly less environmental impact than mineral or fossil-based options, offering a clear path to greener homes.
What Are Advanced Composite Materials and Why Do They Matter in Construction?
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's exterior is clad in 1,500 unique GFRP panels.
What Is Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Building Materials?
A single wood-framed home uses 17 percent less energy and has 26 percent less global warming potential than an identical steel-framed home, demonstrating a clear path to drastically cut emissions in t
Assessing Sustainable Building Materials with EPDs and LCAs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently allocated nearly $160 million to 38 organizations to develop comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction materials. This
Beyond R-Value: Effective Insulation for Energy Efficiency
A standard 2x6 wall insulated with R-19 fiberglass effectively performs at R-13.
Sustainable Building Materials Face Major Market and Policy Barriers
Without government-enforced climate legislation, the construction industry's decarbonization process is unlikely to accelerate effectively, even with superior sustainable alternatives readily availabl
What Are Construction Sealants and Adhesives? A 2026 Guide
The global market for building and construction sealants alone is projected to swell from USD 11.