The historical, 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. This is where we spotlight the history of construction and much more. Forget the predictable. This is where 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, historical and fun facts about construction and much more.

The Yamal LNG plant’s permafrost challenge

The Yamal LNG plant in Siberia stands as a testament to human ingenuity in the face of extreme environmental conditions. Built on permafrost, a permanently frozen layer of ground, the plant presented...

Eco-conscious insulation using sheep wool

Move over, chemical foams and glass wool. There's a new player in town when it comes to insulating your home, and it's wearing a woolly coat. Sheep wool insulation is experiencing a renaissance...

3D printing paves the way for space construction

For centuries, humanity has dreamt of venturing beyond Earth and establishing a foothold in the cosmos. Now, with the rapid advancement of 3D printing technology, the dream of building lunar bases...

Honouring ancient spirits in Japanese construction

In the bustling cityscape of Tokyo, amidst neon lights and towering skyscrapers, an uncanny ritual unfolds. Before the jaws of wrecking balls bite into concrete, and dust plumes engulf empty...

Unveiling the world’s five biggest cranes

They pierce the sky, steel monsters defying gravity with their Herculean strength. These are the world's biggest cranes, marvels of engineering capable of lifting objects heavier than blue whales and...

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...