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 ...

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 ...

While not a perfect solution in every case, prefabricated construction presents a compellingly sustainable alternative to ...

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 ...