The weird, the fun and the quirky facts about construction

This is Construct IQ, a dynamic portal to the weird, the unexpected, the ingenious, and the downright fascinating within the world of construction. This is the ultimate website for unusual, weird and fun facts about the building business. Forget predictable cad drawings and every day building materials – here, we crack open the curiosity cabinet and delve into the quirky, the cutting-edge, and the mind-bending innovations that are reshaping construction.

Think outside the brick-and-mortar box. This is where you will find stories that illustrate the weird, the quirky and the fun facts and myths about construction. Imagine living walls that breathe and heal, homes conjured from pixels in a day, or underwater metropolises shimmering beneath the waves. We're talking mushrooms powering structures, AI predicting construction hiccups before they happen, and even robots waltzing on job sites. The only limit is your imagination. Welcome to Construct IQ - your place to explore unusual, quirky and fun facts about construction and much more.

The Palace of Knossos and the dawn of plumbing

Long before chrome fixtures glittered in modern bathrooms, humans wrestled with the messy reality of waste disposal. But where did it all begin? The answer lies buried beneath the sun-baked ruins of...

Concrete with superpowers - Cracks that vanish, buildings that heal

For centuries, concrete has been the backbone of our built environment, from towering skyscrapers to bustling pavements, but like any material, concrete is susceptible to the relentless bite of time...

Blinged-out construction for diamond buildings

Move over, gold-plated skyscrapers - there's a new player in the world of opulent construction materials, and it's literally sparkling diamonds. Yes, you read that right. Crushed diamonds are finding...

Living with the stars - Argentina’s enigmatic meteorite house

The sun dips below the Argentine plains, casting an orange glow on the adobe village of El Chaco. But, nestled amidst the familiar clay houses stands a dwelling unlike any other - a humble two-story...

Unveiling the secrets of Roman concrete’s strength

Standing defiant against the tides of time, Roman aqueducts, roads, and temples still whisper tales of an empire renowned for its architectural prowess. What elevates these structures from mere stone...

16,000 windows and counting - secrets of Chicago’s glassy giant

Towering over the Windy City, the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) is a masterpiece of construction excellence, holding the coveted title of the world's largest glass building. But beyond its...

The Muraka - Maldives’ underwater marvel

Forget bustling city streets and traffic woes - at the Muraka, your window view offers mesmerising stingrays gliding by. This isn't a futuristic fantasy – it's the world's first underwater hotel...

Did Washington lay the White House’s first stone?

The White House whispers history with every creak and groan, its very walls imbued with the souls of power brokers and momentous decisions. But what if the story of this iconic edifice began not with...

Unveiling the secrets of the world’s tallest chimney

In the heart of Kazakhstan, where steppes stretch to meet the horizon, a steel giant pierces the sky. This is the GRES-2 power station, home to the undisputed king of chimneys – a colossus of...