Why it matters: New composite materials offer the prospect of lasting a lot longer than their wood counterparts. What's a composite? Broadly, a composite different materials put together that make ...

“It's the same wood that’s used for the construction of homes and multi-dwelling structures. It's very durable.” He says that wood can last for up to 30 years, giving wooden towers a similar lifespan ...

The Republic of Venice soon began protecting its forests to provide sufficient wood for construction, as well as for ships. "Venice invented sylviculture," explains Nicola Macchioni, research ...

Real Antique Wood takes materials from otherwise unwanted ... from property owners that have unwanted structures, as well as construction companies and demolition contractors.

Teo Rhe recalls the shock on people’s faces when they learn that his bench isn’t made out of wood. “People think ... a semblance of life into a material where it is found lacking.

Wood might seem like a construction material from a bygone era, but Swedish start-up Modvion is putting it to a very modern use. The Gothenburg-based company is using engineered wood to build wind ...

Shares in UK engineering and consulting provider Wood Group lost almost 30% of their ... time low after the contractor stated it had found “material weaknesses” in its governance and would ...