Materials
Information and guides on different construction and building materials, including their properties and uses.
Leading Eco-Friendly Insulation Materials for Sustainable Homes
A poorly insulated roof accounts for over 35% of heat loss in a home, according to Thermtest .
6 Energy Efficient Home Building Materials
A single inch of Polyiso foam insulation can deliver an R-value of up to R-6.
Top 10 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials for 2026
The global market for sustainable construction materials is projected to swell to an astonishing USD 907.
Top 7 Durable Flooring for High-Traffic Areas in 2026
While many assume porcelain tile is the ultimate choice for durability, it can crack or chip from a single heavy impact—a vulnerability modern luxury vinyl options are engineered to overcome.
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 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 …
Gilbane Integrates AI and Delivery Strategy for Construction Projects
Despite Gilbane reporting a record $14 billion in construction backlog, its new AI tools reveal that 72% of project submittals are non-compliant.
Project Caprock: 540 MW Texas Campus Unveiled
Total construction starts jumped 34.
Virginia approves $28.5 billion plan for transportation upgrades
Virginia just committed $28.5 billion to overhaul its transportation infrastructure, funding over 4,300 projects from roads to bike paths over the next six years.
Data Centers and Healthcare Fuel Construction Planning Boost in 2026
Data centers now command 92% of all office-category construction dollars and a staggering 22% of total nonresidential building starts, up from under 2% in 2023, according to ConstructConnect News .
Gilbane Breaks Ground on $450M Philadelphia Cancer Lab
A $450 million investment is transforming a 250,000-square-foot plot in Philadelphia's Bellwether District into a cutting-edge factory for radioactive molecules designed to fight advanced cancers.
Manage Condensation With Smart Wall Assembly Ideas
In cold climates, air leaking outward through a wall accumulates as frost on sheathing, leading to hidden rot and structural damage before any visible mold appears.
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.
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 Are Construction Sealants and Adhesives? A 2026 Guide
The global market for building and construction sealants alone is projected to swell from USD 11.
Advanced Composites: Poised to Revolutionize Manufacturing
NASA aims to slash the current 5-10 year development and certification timeline for advanced composite materials by 30%.
Sustainable Building Materials: Understanding New Regulations
As of July 1, 2024, California's new mandatory embodied carbon reduction standards mean that every new building project must now account for its environmental footprint from material extraction to was
Sustainable Materials Boom: Residential Construction Sees Green Shift
The global market for zero-waste construction materials is projected to expand at an 8.