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Free tool gauges plastic waste produced at construction sites
Quantifying waste volumes can help site managers plan for recycling needs and services.
John Deere announces new line of excavators
The 470 P-tier, 670 P-tier and 870 P-tier models offer enhanced visibility features, making them an ideal solution for operators looking to increase productivity on the job.
Watch as this HP robot automates site layout processes
HP SitePrint robot is expected to automate the site layout process and features cloud tools to submit and prepare jobs to be printed, a touch-screen tablet for remote control and an array of inks appropriate for assorted surfaces, environments and durability requirements.
Drone fleet works together to build, repair
Designed for possible applications in the construction and manufacturing sectors, Imperial’s fleet of drones, called Aerial Additive Manufacturing (Aerial-AM), mimic the building methods employed by bees and wasps that work together to build larger structures.
New data-sharing platform helps optimize infrastructure industry
The platform provides a comprehensive map interface with utility locations, site hazards, geotechnical conditions, land rights and permit constraints.
Trimble’s new 3D scanning and imaging solutions
The Trimble X12 gives users the ability to visualize, manage and evaluate projects throughout the workflow.
Bio-based glue may replace formaldehyde-containing adhesives in wood construction
Lignin — a structural component of wood and a by-product of the pulp industry — is being eyed by researchers as a replacement for current wood construction adhesives that contain formaldehyde.
Recycled PPE strengthens structural concrete
The team focused specifically on three types of PPE: isolation gowns, rubber gloves and face masks, all of which were incorporated as a reinforcement material in structural concrete.
Watch this smart excavator automate construction site tasks
By automating repetitive tasks such as digging, SRI suggests that the smart excavator can improve construction site productivity.
Tires prove a sound ingredient for structure walls
According to the team, the Earth-packed tire walls proved as sound as conventional walls under a series of stressors, demonstrating that their use could be expanded in the construction industry.
Cement fortified with shrimp shells 40% stronger
Nanocrystals and nanofibers of chitin from waste shrimp shells added to cement reportedly made the material 40% stronger and delayed the set time for the cement by more than an hour.
How robotics is changing the drywall industry
Canvas’s response to current building industry challenges is to focus on safety, efficiency and quality, while training workers for the jobs of the future.
Understanding torsion springs and some key design calculations
What makes torsion springs so special over other types of springs?
Rockwool's newest insulation design makes some structurally solid promises
The new industrial insulation design has been cleared as the lowest lambda stonewall insulation in the U.K.
Black Buffalo 3D working to shrink affordable housing gap
3D printing offers several ways to increase labor productivity, save costs and increase energy efficiency.
The difference between fans and blowers
Both fans and blowers are commonly used equipment for cooling and providing air circulation. While 'fans' and 'blowers' are often considered synonymous, they each have different functionalities, advantages and applications.
Video: Comau and Seabery unveil robotic welding training to expand opportunities and promote an increasingly skilled workforce
The dedicated solution combines Seabery’s patented, augmented reality technology-based Soldamatic simulated welding training and Comau’s e.DOTM educational robot.
How apps improve construction site safety
Apps are creating repeatable procedures and managing data in a very dangerous industry.
World's largest tower crane rolls off assembly line
The model was developed as a joint project by XCMG and China Major Bridge Engineering Co.
Smart film gives office workers control over environment
The film can be adjusted from transparent to opaque, with several in-between shades.