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Researchers promote higher living quality in high-density housing
Two new publications in the SINTEF Building Research Design Guides series address the issues associated with high-density housing.
It's here: CDC releases official COVID-19 ventilation recommendations
Many of the techniques, outlined by ASHRAE, are common-sense approaches enacted since the pandemic's beginning — but others are more specific about technologies to use and habits to change.
Watch: Sensors could significantly shorten construction timelines
Purdue engineers have designed technology that eliminates the need for time-consuming offsite testing and safely speeds up the construction timeline.
Solar power investment by NJ hospital pays off
Medical facilities are excellent candidates for solar power installations for a number of reasons, according to Silicon Valley-based SunPower.
Home affordability dropped for many across the US in fourth quarter 2020, report shows
According to the recently released U.S. Home Affordability Report for fourth quarter 2020, median home prices for single-family homes and condos have risen 10% in more than half the country while the average wage fell below the level necessary to afford a typical home.
Material shortages, fluctuating costs significant concerns for construction contractors
New data from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) shows that more contractors are confronted with a shortage of building materials, due to the pandemic.
ASTM International construction standard supports architectural mockup programs
ASTM International is awaiting approval of a new standard that will help architects in the design of the mockup structures used to prepare for construction of new buildings.
Online course on energy code requirements for metal buildings offered by MBMA
To address the current popularity of metal building systems, the MBMA is offering “Using Metal Building Systems to Meet and Exceed the Energy Code,” a new online continuing education course.
Metro Vancouver buildings more vulnerable to large earthquakes than seismic guidelines indicate
Scientists from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have determined that during a megathrust earthquake more shaking would occur in Metro Vancouver’s tall buildings than is accounted for in Canada’s national seismic hazard model.
50-year study validates bonded steel reinforcement of concrete beams
Fifty years ago, Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) began an experiment to determine the durability of epoxy resin as an adhesive for attaching a steel plate to a concrete beam. Today, one of the six identical test subjects remains intact.
How to find biddable projects early in the US water and wastewater industries
Valuable public planning documents can help water engineering services better target new opportunities, and also influence project specifications and potential solutions before a single bid is issued.
New HVAC tech kills more than 99% of COVID-19 virus
The manufacturer claims the world's only COVID 19 virus-killing HVAC system, provided by high heat nickel filtration technology.
Watch: 'Dog-bots' patrol smart factory at Wichita State University
The robots are being used to monitor and map the construction of a large Industry 4.0 research center at Wichita State.
Clean cooling system uses water as refrigerant
Using water as refrigerant, the eChilller120 offers 120 kW cooling capacity with no direct carbon dioxide emissions.
Website solution boosts used equipment sales
IronTek Solutions offers a modern online platform to rival traditional construction equipment sales with the launch of Fleet Up Marketplace.
Ring and Habitat for Humanity promote safe communities
Video doorbell maker Ring is making a supply of its product, valued at $1 million, to Habitat for Humanity homeowners. The doorbells will be available on request for Habitat homes built in the United States in 2021.
Operations and HVAC team up to enhance connected building environments
A new strategic collaboration has formed to provide the buildings industry with connected and sustainable environments.
New urban airflow models are improving skyscrapers, natural ventilation systems and drones
Researchers at the University of Surrey studied building wakes, the disturbed airflow around buildings, in an effort to improve the air quality in urban environments.
Building with wood could greatly curtail construction greenhouse gas emissions
Switching to wood as a building construction material would significantly lessen the carbon footprint of building construction, according to a study conducted by Aalto University and the Finnish Environment Institute.
Study: Recycled concrete can outperform traditional concrete
This study could be a step towards the widespread use of recycled concrete in the building industry.