With one ceremonial shovel swing during a Dec. 12, 2025, groundbreaking ceremony, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is ...

While few victims of last year’s fires are back in their homes, that’s not unusual following natural disasters; permitting ...

As rebuilding begins in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, builders are showcasing resilient architecture and construction techniques aimed at outwitting future disaster.

Ahead of Wednesday’s one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire that devastated the Pacific Palisades community, Los Angeles Unified School District officials said Tuesday they were working to ...

Researchers have developed a new carbon-negative building material that could reshape approaches to sustainable construction.

Archaeologists at a Pompeii site buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius have uncovered evidence of ancient Roman concrete technology that could heal itself over time.

Imagine you arrive at a hillside retreat in the Pacific Northwest right when the evening fog starts to move in. You touch the walls and they’re cool. The colors ...

New Zealand will reform key aspects of the nation’s building approvals process, betting that the changes will speed up consenting and remove roadblocks to new construction. The government plans to ...

This detailed look at wooden structure construction showcases each phase of the process—from framing and measuring to cutting, assembling, and securing joints. Whether it's a shed, small cabin, or ...

Woefully underinsured, an Altadena retiree ponders building a tiny house at the back of his yard to replace the three-bedroom home he lost in the January firestorms. His insurance would pay, at most, ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The School District of Philadelphia is approaching the final stage of its planning ...