Global architecture, design and planning firm HLW has announced its achievement of The International Living Future Institute’s Just 2.0 Label, becoming one of only 177 companies and one of the few architecture firms of its size and reach to obtain the label.

In the fight against the impacts of climate change, evolving building codes, performance standards and building practices are being utilized to improve sustainability, resiliency and efficiency—all key components in trying to meet the goals of the Paris Accord and achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. 

Offering Michigan high school students $500 and two weeks of learning how to make the world better, Wege Prize High School | Collaborative Studio has announced its summer 2023 program, inspiring high school students to collaboratively create innovative solutions that support a future sustainable, circular economy.

The annual Global Climate Change Conference (also known as COP27), was just held in Egypt from November 6-18. The conference sparked global conversations around sustainability efforts and the role of the construction industry in reducing emissions. 

PVC roofing is the only commercial roofing material that is being recycled, at the end of decades of service life, into the feedstock to make new roofing membranes. 

Wege Prize has announced its largest ever roster of highly diverse student competitors from around the world for the 2023 edition of the sustainability and innovation competition.

Trackunit CEO Soeren Brogaard has urged the construction sector to take stronger action on 2050 decarbonization targets after the UN said CO2 emissions in the industry hit an all-time high in 2021.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Irving Consumer Products announced a partnership between their respective Macon, Georgia, facilities designed to improve both companies’ environmental footprints.

The Metal Construction Association’s summer meeting, which is scheduled in Rosemont, Illinois June 13-15, will include a panel discussion on the global supply chain, a sustainability presentation, committee and council updates and social opportunities.

The most powerful approach to advancing construction companies alongside the needs of consumers depends on how business owners understand value engineering.