The great makeover
New techniques and materials are transforming the technologically conservative construction industry.
Designing buildings of tomorrow
Construction solutions that rely on digital tools and satellite data pave the way for a nature-friendly world, says digital technologist Will Cavendish.
These buildings are self-sufficient
Entrepreneurs are looking to make buildings produce water, generate energy and treat waste.
Structural reforms
The construction sector in India is in the throes of big change, embracing new materials and technology.
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