We may soon hear a great deal more about geothermal heating and cooling systems than ever before. For the people working in this part of our business, the ups and downs of the last decade can only be described as a roller coaster ride.

While achieving net zero for one building is somewhat practical, the developer of Whisper Valley in Austin, Texas, decided that the entire 2,000-acre community with some 7,200 homes would be net-zero ready.

The all-inclusive Design Competition entry period runs through July 11.

Technology is playing a key role in today’s trends too, giving rise to improvements that foster healing therapies or help to create healthier, more sanitary environments. 

To thrive in today’s digital world, the construction industry must think differently and recognize transformative opportunities to create value through emerging technologies. 

Leak detection grows as crucial concerns over water conservation and home insurance protection increase.

Attendees will be able to partake in an item auction, professional headshots, chair massages, an open bar, and more in order raise money for the project, which seeks to deliver clean water to schoolchildren living in Machakos County, Kenya, this August. 

The project, which is expected to save Wake County Public School System more than $690,000 annually, includes boiler system replacement, domestic water conversion, and pumping system upgrades.

The winners range from a net-zero housing complex to a North Pole drinking water pipeline.