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Recycling plastic into bricks to build classrooms in Africa
Plastic from sources such as tires and flip flops will be melted and turned into bricks that are fire- and wind-resistant, waterproof, well-insulated and have a life expectancy of hundreds of years beyond traditional construction materials.
What is seasonal energy efficiency ratio?
The seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) is a measurement of cooling efficiency for electric air-cooled heat pumps and air conditioning units as defined by the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
Cosen Saws exhibiting sawing solutions in partnership with Controlled Automations at NASCC 2024
The company will showcase one of its larger fabrication production saws, the SH-1100LDM, and provide attendees info and insight into their full line of industrial sawing products.
Remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow introduced by Teleo, Storm Equipment
The machines are created to help solve staffing shortages in the commercial snow-plow industry, where snow contractors are covering larger regions and working long overnight hours, by allowing a single hired operator to work in multiple regions simultaneously.
The 7 most important things to consider when buying a fusion machine
These tenets will guide the user to the selection of the right equipment fort specific applications.
AI is making China's high-speed railway more efficient
The AI system, which is located in Beijing, China, has a high accuracy level of roughly 89%.
ICON debuts new construction tech at SXSW
The construction technology and large-scale 3D printing company announced a new suite of products and technologies designed to further automate construction.
MX90 Mobile Mapping System launched by Trimble
This immersive data can reportedly be processed to extract a range of deliverables for feature detection, inspection tasks and more.
BOSS introduces its smart spreader
The latest iteration of BOSS’ VBX, the VBX+ features an array of smart capabilities, designed to empower operators with unprecedented control and management options.
Researchers deploy world’s first pothole-fixing robot
The so-called Autonomous Road Repair System (ARRES) Prevent relies on imaging technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect, classify and repair potholes and various other road defects.
Matterport launches its Property Intelligence product
These new features reportedly enhance the company’s property marketing, design and construction and facilities management solutions for automating elements of home listings, construction projects and factory floor operations.
Fastener Training Week returns to Cleveland this April
The training program in Cleveland, Ohio, will include hands-on demonstrations, learning labs, classroom instruction and plant tours.
Demo and agricultural waste promise to transform the construction sector
The materials, which were developed as part of the ReMatBuilt project at the institute, are a combination of demolition waste and plant production residue.
ABC announces AI resource guide for the construction industry
“AI in Construction — What Does It Mean for Our Contractors?” provides a level of knowledge to ensure contractors can be active participants in the construction AI conversation.
Uponor launches new Xpress Trak residential radiant heating panels
The single-panel system with lightweight XPS foam at its core and laminated aluminum around the entire surface provides exceptional heat-transfer capability.
A new series of hydropneumatic riveting tools
Three new air-powered riveting tools have been engineered for fastening blind rivets of different diameters on several types of surfaces.
FPT Industrial, CGM and Bimotor power the construction of the world’s longest immersed tunnel
FPT Industrial engines are currently operating at the immense worksite that also includes the largest concrete factory in the world.
Cablevey ROI Calculators: Making informed decisions
The calculators provide accurate and detailed projections of the potential return on investment that customers can expect from implementing Cablevey Conveyors' solutions.
Announcing the reintroduction of Uponor AquaPEX Blue Pipe
Designed to address skilled-labor challenges with a solution that offers full-color differentiation for cold-water plumbing lines, this pipe is now available for residential and commercial domestic-water applications.
MIT debuts new rapid liquid printing technique
The technique, dubbed liquid metal printing (LMP), involves depositing molten aluminum along a path into a bed of tiny glass beads. The researchers explained that the aluminum will quickly harden into a 3D structure ready for use.