The construction industry is a gigantic source of trash. In the European Union, for example, it accounts for 35% of total ...

Pure-wood buildings such as Port Plus, whose pillars, beams and other components are all made of lumber, are increasingly finding a market in Japan. Leading general contractors and homebuilders ...

One way to reduce that refuse is by recycling wood. Roof trusses, ceiling beams, and prefabricated elements are the most reusable. And they can be used in new buildings. While there's a perception ...