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Waste Materials Tested to Assess Their Thermal Performance as Potential Materials for Insulating Buildings

A collaborative project between the University of Bath, University of Brighton, UniLaSalle in Rouen (France) and five other academic and non-academic partners, and financed under the Interreg VA France (Channel) England program, is examining the performance of a variety of waste materials and bio-based co-products as substitute building insulation materials.

8 Mar 2019

From the Taj Mahal to the Pyramids of Giza: How Long Would it Take to Build These Historical Landmarks Today?

Some of the world’s most famous historical landmarks took thousands of workers and hundreds of years of backbreaking labour to construct.

From Johnson Design Partnership Ltd 6 Mar 2019

Digitally Built “DFAB HOUSE” Officially Opened on the NEST Building

On February 27th, 2019, DFAB HOUSE was officially opened on the NEST building of Empa and Eawag in Dübendorf.

28 Feb 2019

Bentley Systems Introduces Mixed Reality App for Infrastructure Construction Projects Using Microsoft HoloLens 2 at Mobile World Congress Event

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, presented SYNCHRO XR, its app for immersively visualizing 4D construction digital twins with the new Microsoft HoloLens 2, which Microsoft announced during a press conference at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

From Bentley Systems, Incorporated 27 Feb 2019

Valentine's Day 2019: Thyssenkrupp Lights up German Elevator Test Tower for the First Time

Star architects Prof. Werner Sobek and Helmut Jahn strived to create a "Tower of Light" with the thyssenkrupp test tower in Rottweil, Germany. For one day, it will now also become the "Tower of Love".

14 Feb 2019

L&Q to Scale Up Off-Site Ambitions with New Construction Strategy

One of the UK’s largest housing associations and developers is scaling up its off-site ambitions and has developed its own Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) strategy. Today, L&Q announced plans to deliver all of its new build homes using some form of MMC by 2025.

5 Feb 2019

EPFL Scientists Develop a New Method for Evaluating Building Safety Following an Earthquake

A new technique has been developed by EPFL researchers for assessing building safety following an earthquake, thus helping residents to move back to their houses more quickly.

28 Jan 2019

VERIFI® In-Transit Concrete Management System Recognized as 2019 Constructech Top Product

GCP Applied Technologies is a renowned company that specializes in providing construction products technologies around the globe.

24 Jan 2019

Bricks Incorporated with Biosolids Could be a Sustainable Solution for Wastewater Treatment and Brick Manufacturing

How would it be possible to recycle the world’s stockpiles of treated sewage sludge and improve sustainability in the construction industry, simultaneously? The solution is to transform those biosolids into bricks.

23 Jan 2019

500 Cornish-Type Housing Association Homes Get High-Performance Insulation in Herefordshire

A five year programme of energy efficiency upgrades to council houses in Herefordshire has passed a major landmark, with 500 Cornish-type homes having significantly improved energy efficiency thanks to high-performance insulation.

23 Jan 2019

New Engineering Technique Could Improve the Safety of Buildings and Bridges During Earthquakes

One of the strongest materials in the world is Pearlite or Pearlitic steel, which can be made into thin and long wires. Pearlite’s strength enables it to endure very heavy weight; however, its potential to stretch and contract without breaking, or ductility, makes it unique.

18 Jan 2019

Sakrete Introduces Innovative New Technology and Product Line for Contractors at World of Concrete

Sakrete®, a leader in concrete, concrete-related products and technical support, is introducing its new product line, Pro-Mix™, at World of Concrete in Las Vegas.

From Sakrete 17 Jan 2019

Adesto’s SmartServer IoT Offers Secure Connectivity and Rich Data Access

Adesto® Technologies Corporation, a top provider of state-of-the-art application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems for the IoT market, announces it is facilitating smarter buildings through insights into energy management and other operational data via services operating on the IBM Watson IoT platform.

16 Jan 2019

Study Shows People Connect Better with a Computer-Generated Avatar Representing Building Management

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) see a lack of communication when it comes to buildings and their occupants. However, if there is improved dialogue between the two, smart buildings can work better for a sustainable society.

11 Jan 2019

Novel Method for Using Neutron Beam to Inspect Concrete Structures for Salt Content

Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics (RAP) have employed a technique, with the help of the RANS compact neutron source, to non-destructively quantify the salt content of structures like tunnels, bridges, and elevated roadways, which can be degraded due to exposure to salt from seawater and other sources.

21 Dec 2018

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