In the heart of bustling cities, where concrete often overshadows greenery, a quiet revolution has been taking place on rooftops for the past two decades, driven by Skyland USA’s Rooflite. Since its inception in 2002, Rooflite has grown from a small regional supplier of engineered soil to a global
Imagine a once-forgotten stretch of land along Liverpool’s Mersey waterfront, previously a landfill, now on the cusp of becoming a beacon of sustainable urban living. The Festival Gardens housing scheme, spanning 27 acres, represents a bold vision to transform this brownfield site into a thriving
In the heart of densely packed urban centers like Singapore, where every square foot of land is a precious commodity, a pioneering study has unveiled an innovative approach to sustainability that could reshape city landscapes. Conducted through a collaboration between the Building and Construction
In recent years, the landscape of global trade has undergone a seismic shift, with tariffs emerging as a dominant force impacting industries across the United States, particularly in retail and real estate. Since 2023, a 10% across-the-board tariff on most imports, combined with sector-specific
The construction industry stands at a pivotal moment in 2025, where digital innovation is no longer a luxury but a necessity for managing the escalating complexity of modern projects, especially as global infrastructure investments continue to climb, surpassing projections of $4.6 trillion
Detroit, a city long associated with industrial grit and resilience, finds itself at the heart of a housing crisis that could reshape its future, as major landlords who control vast swaths of the city’s residential rental properties are staring down the barrel of financial ruin. Foreclosures and
In a world where design professionals are constantly pressed to balance creativity with tight deadlines and complex technical demands, the arrival of a software suite that promises to revolutionize workflows is nothing short of a breakthrough. Vectorworks, Inc. has stepped up to this challenge with
As we dive into the transformative regeneration happening in Glasgow, I’m thrilled to sit down with Luca Calaraili, a seasoned expert in construction, design, and architecture. With a deep passion for leveraging technology to innovate within the industry, Luca brings a unique perspective to urban
In the heart of Buffalo, Western New York, a financial storm is brewing around Doug Jemal, a prominent real estate developer from Washington, D.C., whose ambitious projects have long been a cornerstone of the region’s urban revival, but now face severe challenges. His company, Douglas Development,
In the heart of Racine, Wisconsin, a transformative project has reshaped the connection between downtown and the lakefront, marking a significant achievement for urban development and sustainability. A recent celebration at a prominent new apartment complex highlighted two major milestones that
