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A rapid COVID-19 test sensor that reveals results in 10 minutes
Researchers from California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a sensor for an at-home COVID-19 test that reveals results in minutes.
Toyota to develop fuel cell electric truck fleet for North America
The company is partnering with Hino USA on the hydrogen-based technology to cut down on emissions to the environment.
5 common reasons for supply chain disruptions
Often, it takes just one link in the supply chain to be broken or compromised to impact all of the other links.
Great potential for floating solar panels to piggyback on hydropower systems
Pairing floating solar photovoltaic systems with hydroelectric power stations could boost global power generation capacity by up to 7.6 terawatts from the solar energy contribution alone.
Study: Nuclear energy can raise carbon emissions in poorer countries
Researchers from the University of Sussex Business School and ISM International School of Management found that nuclear energy doesn’t necessarily lead to lower CO2 emissions.
Challenge to reduce sand use in fracking operations announces five winners
An open innovation challenge designed to reduce the amount of sand used in hydraulic fracturing operations has selected five winning sand alternatives.
The connected jobsite now extends to construction drawings
New technology from construction management company Inertia Systems is designed to prevent mistakes and improve jobsite productivity through proactive, data-driven, connected construction drawings.
Study: A majority of Australian construction industry insiders think the industry is not sustainable
The University of Melbourne Law School released a study on the health of the Australian construction industry.
Modern modular bathroom pod elevates the standard jobsite porta potty
H3 Wellness Hub from Lendlease represents a significant improvement over standard portable toilets commonly used on construction sites.
Infinity Drain receives patent for linear drain installation solution
Infinity Drain, a leading manufacturer of architectural and decorative drains announced it has been awarded a U.S. Patent for its compact clamping floor drain design.
Fences are understudied despite ecological impacts
Despite the combined length of fences being greater than that of roads, they have received little attention from researchers.
Aging infrastructure may benefit from sustainable solution
New research from the University of Canterbury (UC) looks at the impact deterioration has on structural performance, particularly for reinforced concrete.
Inflatable workzone signage to be trialed in the UK
An inflatable safety barrier intended to keep both drivers and road construction workers safe is being trialed on motorway work zones throughout England.
Unique ‘Smart Building Assessment and Rating’ program launched by UL and the Telecommunications Industry Association
A first-of-its-kind program, SPIRE provides assessment of connected technologies within buildings and insights, benchmarks and direction to address costs and risks.
NBI finds substantial increase in verified and emerging zero-energy commercial buildings since 2018
The 2020 Getting to Zero Buildings List released by the New Buildings Institute (NBI) shows a 42% increase in the number of verified and emerging zero energy buildings in North America since 2018.
A greener alternative to plastic mulch
Sand particles coated with soybean oil offer an environmentally sustainable alternative to polyethylene films for reducing evaporative water loss.
MIT research advances compact nuclear fusion reactor design
Considerable progress is reported by MIT and Commonwealth Fusion Systems in the development of SPARC, a next-generation fusion initiative launched in 2018.
Fire equipment manufacturer redesigns its pistol grip ball valves
Kochek Company, LLC, a manufacturer of firefighting products, has announced that it has developed custom Scotty pistol grip ball valves to replace previous offerings.
Process industry solutions provider introduces pneumatic valve system with embedded wireless connectivity
Emerson, a solutions provider for the process, industrial, commercial and residential markets, has introduced a wireless automatic recovery module (ARM) for its Aventics G3 electronic fieldbus platform.
High-precision white light interferometers for industry and automation
Micro-Epsilon's white light interferometers are used for high-precision distance and thickness measurement with a subnanometer resolution.