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Bio-Inspired Patterns can Help Make Stronger 3D-Printed Concrete

According to a new study, bio-inspired patterns such as lobster shells, can render 3D-printed concrete more robust and thus support more creative and complex architectural structures.

20 Jan 2021

New Soffit System Delivers Fire Protection At Every Level

An advanced and lightweight prefabricated brick slip soffit system from market leader IG Masonry Support, manufactured to meet A1 fire rating regulations and suitable for applications over 18 metres, is now available.

From IG Masonry Support 20 Jan 2021

Roads Investment to Open Up Major Gas Project in the Northern Territory

The Coalition Government is taking further steps to fast track the enormous economic benefits of the Beetaloo Basin with the announcement of the Northern Territory’s Gas Industry Roads Upgrades program, funded through the Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative.

15 Jan 2021

New Brochure on Benefits of Plastic Pipes Now Available

A new brochure highlighting the many benefits of plastic pipes has been launched by TEPPFA, the European plastic pipes and fittings association.

4 Jan 2021

Hope’s® One55™ Series Expanded to Include Doors and Operable Windows with Thermal Evolution™ Technology

Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading and most experienced manufacturer of custom-designed, solid hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, announces the addition of doors and operable windows with Thermal Evolution™ technology to its One55™ Series of windows and doors.

From Hope’s Windows, Inc. 16 Dec 2020

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Launches the FREE CIPS Construction Procurement Competence Tool for Those Responsible for Construction and Remedial Works of Higher Risk Buildings

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, the global professional body for supply chain management has launched the new Construction Procurement Competence Tool after the development of a national suite of procurement competence standards following the Grenfell enquiry.

15 Dec 2020

Morgan Sindall Construction Brings Knowledge Quad to Salford Following Award for Liverpool Facility

The Knowledge Quad, Morgan Sindall Construction’s multi-purpose learning space that is driven by innovation, people development and social value, has been honoured with the Value award at the 2020 North West Regional Construction Awards (NWRCA).

From Morgan Sindall 13 Dec 2020

Metsä Wood: Estonia’s Harmet Manufactures Prefabricated Housing Modules at Speed

Harmet is an Estonian offsite construction company that was founded in 1992 and employs some 800 people across five factories in Estonia and Finland. Harmet’s main products are wooden modular houses and worksite facilities. The use of Metsä Wood’s Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber) products enables the fast, light and green construction of wooden modules.

From Metsä Wood 3 Dec 2020

Peab Rebuilds Highway 23 Outside of Växjö

Peab has been commissioned to rebuild ten kilometers of highway 23 between Huseby and Marklanda which is on the stretch between Älmhult and Växjö. The road section will become a divided highway with a center guardrail. The customer is the Swedish Transport Administration and the contract is worth SEK 159 million.

From Peab AB 2 Dec 2020

Materials and Engineering News

Bio-Inspired Patterns can Help Make Stronger 3D-Printed Concrete

New Soffit System Delivers Fire Protection At Every Level

Roads Investment to Open Up Major Gas Project in the Northern Territory

New Brochure on Benefits of Plastic Pipes Now Available

Hope’s® One55™ Series Expanded to Include Doors and Operable Windows with Thermal Evolution™ Technology

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Launches the FREE CIPS Construction Procurement Competence Tool for Those Responsible for Construction and Remedial Works of Higher Risk Buildings

Morgan Sindall Construction Brings Knowledge Quad to Salford Following Award for Liverpool Facility

Metsä Wood: Estonia’s Harmet Manufactures Prefabricated Housing Modules at Speed

Peab Rebuilds Highway 23 Outside of Växjö

Rainscreen Wall Cladding Fastest-Growing Product in the Wall Cladding Sector

Vertical Cities: Innovations to Overcome Urban Space Shortages

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

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