HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Innovative, sustainable graphene concrete product is 30% stronger than standard concrete
The team set out to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in construction.
Video: Frameless solar panels conform to any roof
Peel-and-stick panels are backed by an integrated adhesive layer that allows for roof installation without the need for aluminum frames or ballast.
Study: Climate change to heat up cooling energy demand
Climate change trends will translate into higher energy demand for cooling buildings in temperate zones.
Condux Tesmec introduces underground hydraulic puller
The PL1750 hydraulic puller from Condux Tesmec is ideal for a wide range of underground pulling applications
Future-proof and compact: New precision cooling units
The units designed for IT applications handle intake air temperatures as high as 45° C.
A concrete idea for building energy storage
A functional cement-based battery multitasks as a sustainable structural component and as an energy storage medium for buildings.
Saint-Gobain partners with NEST for sustainable building innovation
Saint-Gobain joins NEST to further its commitment to sustainable construction.
Construction optimism up, according to Nationwide study
According to the study, most construction owners are optimistic about business in the coming year despite setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
GP Joule and Concord Pacific team up for 106 MW solar portfolio in Alberta
GP Joule North America broke ground on a 106 MW solar PV portfolio for Canada’s largest community builder, Concord Pacific.
Building safety recognized with month-long virtual celebration
Building Safety Month is designed to raise awareness for building codes and the role of building safety professionals in maintaining safe, sustainable and resilient communities.
Amp Energy boosts renewable energy storage with the Renewable Energy Hub of South Australia
The strategic portfolio contains large scale integrated solar photovoltaics, wind and battery energy storage system assets.
ORNL research looks at large-scale 3D printing and air leaks
Two studies at U.S. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have relevance for the building and construction industry.
Touchplan improves construction project performance
Touchplan’s latest innovation improves construction project performance and profitability by aligning external master schedules with daily jobsite execution plans.
Watch: Rare, refurbished Cold War-era rocket silo for sale
The former government Atlas F missile launch site in Kansas, known as the North Star Silo, is being offered for sale to the public.
Team develops origami-inspired inflatable structures
Structures can stay upright without constant stream of pressure.
Watch as this robot takes on construction site tasks
Baubot aims to automate dangerous tasks on the construction site.
Kaltra extends its range of air-cooled condensers
Low refrigerant charge is a key advantage of this environmentally friendly condenser solution.
Simple chemical reaction creates ecofriendly concrete
The new material could be used to create stable structures on the moon or Mars.
California cement industry commits to carbon neutrality in less than 25 years
The industry is committed to carbon neutrality and recognizes the necessity of curbing emissions in order to avoid the most severe climate change impacts.
Level 10’s San Jose high rise is the second to incorporate Speedcore structural core system
Based on the established, open-source concept of filling prefabricated steel plates with concrete to create a building’s core, the SpeedCore system connects two steel plates with steel cross ties which are then filled with high-strength concrete.