HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Significant progress toward living construction materials
Engineered living materials that combine the strength of building materials with the responsiveness of living systems would revolutionize construction and maintenance.
New tool helps builders choose low carbon truss materials
MIT research has created a tool that helps architects select sustainable materials for structure construction.
Residential leasing program brings sustainable HVAC to more homes
The program, the first of its kind, bundles a York HVAC system, installation, 10 years of annual maintenance and service, and a 10-year parts and labor warranty that homeowners pay for monthly.
Steer sustainable building design and construction with this guide
The tool addresses environmentally responsible selection, sourcing, use and disposal of construction materials.
Solar power, battery storage now required in new California construction
New residential and commercial structures must incorporate solar power and battery energy storage systems.
Reducing silica exposure on the jobsite
Developed to keep workers safe while keeping costs low, this innovative solution contains specific processes that result with mitigation of crystalline silica in a work environment.
Jazeera Paints becomes the first company in MENA to offer certified fire-proofing paints
Fire-proofing paints are an important component of building safety and security. They help prevent the spread of fire and limit the impact a fire has on the building.
Video: Volvo and LEGO Technic develop game-changing intelligent prototype for the construction industry
The LX03 is designed to adapt to different scenarios, make real-time decisions and collaborate with humans, while operating as a safe and smart worker.
UBS Arena at Belmont Park sets the safety and sanitation standard for future arenas
The facility has adopted the Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED solution to support its operations with over 140 expert-validated standards across 600+ venue checkpoints.
Eliminating rework with robotic pulse welding
To achieve the goal of going robotic, Altec acquired a Fronius cold metal transfer technology, in combination with a welding platform.
The future in hose assembly: Smart crimping
Internet of things-enabled crimpers have dramatically improved crimp production by keeping track of important data, simplifying maintenance and troubleshooting issues.
Quality assurance in fastener assembly
It is more important than ever for quality assurance teams to provide effective support for workers in every step of the assembly process.
Critical need for eco-friendly firefighting foam
Currently there is nothing on the market that comes close to the effectiveness of AFFF that could be considered environmentally friendly and a deadline is fast approaching.
Fixed-film treatment process reduces sludge management issues for smaller flow wastewater applications
Biological treatment systems for small communities and commercial properties are commonly scaled-down versions of the activated sludge process, but a self-regulating, fixed-film activated sludge treatment process is often required and employed in these applications.
Tough on pump clogs: Prison facility eliminates submersible clogs with new above grade lift station
When a correctional facility underwent a capacity expansion, changes to its submersible sewage pumping station coincided, resulting in a new approach to combatting the ills of prison sewage pump clogs.
Construction fastener market expands in North America, Europe and Oceania
The North America, Europe and Oceania building and construction fasteners market size is expected to reach U.S. $5.72 billion by 2028.
Single pair Ethernet system makes buildings smarter
The first complete single pair Ethernet system on the market has been launched by Switzerland-based R&M.
Boeing breaks ground on new MRO facility
The facility will include eight new hangars, additional workspaces and offices where Boeing staff, engineers and analysts will support U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft.
Zoomlion develops the world’s largest top-slewing tower crane for the world’s largest road-rail cable-stayed bridge
The factory is fully digitized, integrating big data analysis, industrial internet, information systems and visualization for full-coverage networking and man-machine interaction.
Pivot Energy and Clean Footprint to bring solar energy, economic development and jobs to Virginia
The companies believe this will lead to more joint projects that will bring value to other towns in Virginia and throughout the mid-Atlantic.