In Los Angeles, innovative construction methods like 3D-printed houses and shipping-container accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are gaining traction, particularly in fire-prone areas. The traditional ...

The United States' growing housing shortage, rising construction costs and a limited supply of skilled labor are pushing builders to look beyond traditional methods. Three-dimensional printing is ...

California lawmakers are exploring innovative construction methods, such as factory-based construction, to reduce costs and ...

A building inspector at a construction site in San Diego. Image from city video Until local governments take the bold steps needed to reduce permitting fees, utilize new construction methods and ...

Whether you're into bite-sized DIY projects, like building your own backyard fire pit, or bigger endeavors, like coating your garage floor, it's valuable to know some basics about construction and ...

A new construction method featuring LEGO-like bricks made from a renewable composite material took first place for building innovations at the 2024 JEC Composites Innovation Awards in Paris, France.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. From the heavy use of raw materials to logistics and ...

This is the second installment of a two-part series covering new construction methods that are designed to radically reduce home energy consumption, lower construction costs, and cut building time.As ...