Julien Bélair

The global construction industry stands at a critical juncture, confronting its profound environmental impact, which includes accounting for 32% of the world's energy demand and 35% of its carbon dioxide emissions. The very materials that form the backbone of modern infrastructure, particularly

In a significant move that underscores its commitment to future growth and addressing critical spatial constraints, Binghamton University has finalized the acquisition of a major office complex on the Vestal Parkway. The university purchased the four-acre property, formerly the headquarters of the

In a market recalibrating from the intense pressures of high inflation and interest rate volatility, the financial playbook for Australia's burgeoning build-to-rent (BtR) sector is undergoing a fundamental and necessary rewrite. While conventional financing models increasingly struggle to make

The traditionally complex, time-consuming world of home building and interior design is undergoing a radical transformation, one driven by the potent capabilities of artificial intelligence. What once required years of specialized expertise, prohibitively expensive software, and weeks of

A profound and disruptive transformation is underway in downtown San Rafael, where a decades-old, community-crafted vision for development is colliding with the unyielding force of state-level housing legislation. For years, the city pursued a future that balanced modest growth with the

Across the United States, institutions of higher learning are grappling with a profound challenge: how to reconcile the preservation of their historic architectural legacy with the urgent need for a sustainable, low-carbon future. Many university campuses are a patchwork of time, featuring

Imagine stepping into a venue where the very first moment feels like the opening scene of a captivating story—where every detail, from the shimmer of light on a textured wall to the subtle curve of a guiding pathway, draws you in with anticipation. This is no accident, but the result of a

Imagine hiring a contractor to renovate your dream kitchen, only to watch them vanish after taking a hefty deposit, leaving behind a half-finished mess and a stack of unpaid bills from subcontractors who now threaten to put a lien on your property. This nightmare scenario is all too common for

What does it take to erect a massive medical facility in the heart of a bustling urban campus while ensuring patient care doesn’t skip a beat? The answer lies in a groundbreaking achievement by McCarthy Building Cos., a St. Louis-based contractor, with the completion of a transformative addition to

Imagine a nation on the brink of transformation, desperate for new homes, sustainable energy, and modern transport, yet tangled in a web of legal and procedural delays that stretch projects over months, even years. Ireland faces this very challenge, wrestling with urgent societal needs while