County staff told commissioners the new Justice Center is nearing move-in readiness in 2026 but warned project costs have risen, with prime construction awards of about $233 million and an overall estimate ranging roughly $472 million–$480 million depending on contingency use.

Enhancing Sustainable Building Standards in the Middle East RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SKSHU Paint Co., Ltd., a leading provider of building coating solutions, showcased its latest range of high-performance, climate-adaptive products at Big 5 Construct Saudi, the Middle East’s premier construction industry event. The display reflected a broader industry shift toward integrated, sustainable technologies that enhance durability, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. As construction across the Gulf accelerates, developers face growing pressure to meet higher environmental and performance standards. In response, 3Trees’s exhibition introduced three core solutions to address these challenges: weather-resistant stone-effect coatings, odorless […]

Officials briefed the finance committee on active construction projects and the Pollard school MSBA process, citing a low bid of about $15.8M for the Cogswell maintenance building and explaining MSBA caps (about $605/sq ft eligible) that could leave the town responsible for cost overruns.

The State Building Code Council legislative committee reviewed bill tracking for embodied-carbon reductions and performance-based building code proposals, discussed timing for testimony and drafting a letter to the full council, and flagged staffing and process impacts; no formal SBCC position was taken.

Trustees unanimously awarded the construction contract for the new Echo Loder Elementary School to Plenium Builders for $58,190,959, including four alternates (solar arrays, perimeter screening and Head Start relocation scope); the project is scheduled for completion in time for the 2027–28 school year.

City planners briefed the Climate Action Subcommittee on a proposed workaround to meet greenhouse‑gas goals after a court ruling preempted local limits on gas appliances; staff would raise energy‑efficiency thresholds under the energy code so mixed‑fuel buildings must offset higher emissions, with the reach‑code approach expected at council in December.

Thermal mass is a material's resistance to change in temperature and the ability to absorb and store heat energy. Thermal lag is the name given to the delay in the stored heat being released from the…

Harbor Bay Ventures presented a proposed 15‑story, mass‑timber mixed‑use tower at 401–427 E. Grand River; applicants emphasized embodied‑carbon benefits, curated retail and tax revenue, while nearby tenants and neighbors raised compatibility, setback and construction management concerns. The project requires a ZBA variance and multiple technical reviews.

10.00-18.00 | 03-05 March | Excel London Registration is now open for Futurebuild 2026, the UK’s most impactful built environment event. Inspired by the new ‘Connect’ theme, this year is all about turning sustainability ambition into real-world action. Join thousands of specifiers, decision-makers and innovators to explore the ideas, partnerships and products shaping a resilient, […]

Costa Mesa on Dec. 9 opened a five‑story, state‑of‑the‑art Fire & Rescue training tower funded in part by $2,500,000 in state support secured by Assemblymember Katie Petri Norris; the event also honored Chief Dan Stefano on his retirement after 30 years.

PORT MORESBY, Dec 14 (NNN-PINA) – The first large-scale hotel developments in Papua New Guinea (PNG), to apply modular construction are progressing steadily, the constructor said recently, adding, some projects have moved from factory manufacturing to on-site assembly. Feng Wanhao, general manager of CSCEC Science and Industry (South Pacific) and CSCEC STEEL (PNG), said that, the modular hotel projects in PNG include the Kerema Heritage Hotel project, in PNG’s Gulf Province, as well as, the Kikori Heritage Hotel and Kutubu Heritage Hotel projects in Southern Highlands Province. CSCEC Science and Industry, a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, undertakes […]

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The Design Museum in London is accelerating the UK's shift toward stone construction with the Stone Demonstrator, a full-scale prototype that proves natural stone can dramatically reduce the carbon im...

The Jersey City Municipal Council adopted ordinance 25‑1‑23 establishing bird‑friendly design standards for new construction and major alterations, following hours of public testimony from conservationists, architects and opponents concerned about costs. The ordinance passed with one abstention.

Bryce from Dreamweavers Collective explains the benefits and challenges of building with cob! Cob is a natural building material created from clay, sand, and straw that can be used to build load…

City officials reviewed schematic designs and a cost update for a proposed new Superior fire hall. Consultants said the design is largely set, the schematic estimate is about $10.3 million (roughly $300,000 over budget), and options such as geothermal remain add alternates pending further study.

Thermal batteries promise round-the-clock renewable heat, offering a faster path to decarbonizing carbon-intensive industries.