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"Infrastructure Pathways," to debut at Oct. 31-Nov. 12 UN global climate change conference, is an online reference for construction industry professionals and others to boost best practices.

Federal funds totaling $61 million will launch 10 pilot projects to help build a more efficient power grid.

A new analysis from the First Street Foundation shows that a quarter of the country's critical infrastructure may be at risk of becoming inoperable from flooding. 

The steelmaker's line of products for construction are more sustainable because they will be made with renewable energy.  

Rule that requires buildings 20,000 sq ft and larger to become carbon neutral by 2050 worries some owners

In an effort to combat heat gain in urban areas and mitigate the effects of climate change, researchers in Arizona are evaluating reflective coatings for roadways.

An analysis has projected the potential for reduced greenhouse gas emissions from cleaner concrete production even with increased use of the material. 

Sustainable design and contracting revenue dips, while healthy building standards help projects turn over a new leaf.

The lack of 'buy-in' on a plan led to the Corps of Engineers to terminate its flood study.