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Sustainability of Recycled Concrete Aggregate
Researchers examined methods to improve the sustainability of recycled concrete aggregate from construction and demolition waste.
How to Guarantee Success on Your Next EPC Project
Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects are developed to address needs for critical infrastructure as well as non-processing infrastructures, such as buildings and bridges. The EPC contract encompasses engineering design, procurement of the necessary equipment and materials, as well as construction. It relieves the purchaser of all of the risks associated with the project, which are instead transferred to the contractor who bids on and delivers the asset at a fixed price. How is success measured and how can you guarantee success in your next EPC project?
Chinese Government Previews Mega Bridge
Nine years in the making, the world's longest sea bridge, connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, made its debut this week thanks to a preview offered by the Chinese government.
Here's How Walmart Aims to Cut Emissions from Its China Supply Chain
The retailer aims to enroll all of its export and domestic suppliers in China, starting with 100 of its top suppliers, into an emissions reduction program.
This Giant Crane is Building an Offshore Wind Farm
The 25,000 ton Asian Hercules III lifted and installed the first 1,800-ton structure March 25.
Largest Commercial Drone Deal Enables Autonomous Robotic Earth Moving on Construction Sites
3D site maps created by Skycatch Edge1 base stations from images gathered by Explore1 drones will also enable site managers to quickly discover costly construction mistakes and predict schedule delays.
The Boring Company to Sell Life-Sized, Lego-Like Bricks
In a scheme meant to help fund its ongoing underground tunneling projects, The Boring Company will soon be selling life-sized, ‘Lego-like blocks,’ according to a recent announcement from Elon Musk.
Pfannenberg USA Launches Newly Redesigned, Modern and Easy-to-Navigate Website
Past and future customers will love all the updates that the new site provides.
Phoenix Airport to Expand People Mover System
The $305 million agreement covers a 2.5-mile extension, two new stations, an expansion of the system's maintenance facility and 24 additional driverless vehicles.
Partners Target 1 GW of Rooftop Solar in China
GLP and Brookfield Asset Management are forming a joint venture to install 300 MW of rooftop solar in China over the next three years. Their development pipeline is as large as 1 GW.
ISRO Explores Using Igloo-like Shelters on the Moon
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) — India’s space agency — is exploring options for erecting structures on the moon to safely house astronauts.
New Robot Can Crawl Through Pipes and Detect Uranium Levels
These robots will be implemented at the U.S. Department of Energy’s former uranium enrichment plant in Piketon, Ohio and they will identify uranium deposits on pipe walls.
After Bridge Collapse, Investigators Search for Root Causes
The 950-ton bridge segment, which was under construction, fell onto a busy Florida highway, killing six people. The 174-foot-long segment had been lifted into place on March 10.
You Could Live in This Concrete Pipe Tiny House
The units are built from 2.5-meter-diameter concrete water pipe, and can accommodate a 100 sq.ft. apartment for as many as two people, with space for living, cooking and a bathroom.
Export Terminal to Supply Chinese Petrochem Plants
Ethane exported from the $630 million terminal will feed a 320-million-ton light hydrocarbon project in East China’s Jiangsu province.
Engineers Develop More Efficient and Durable Material for Insulation
Engineers from the University of Maryland have developed a material to compete with Styrofoam™ and other insulation materials that is lighter, more durable and environmentally friendly.
Wetlands Renewal Project Advances with Stantec Selection
The project will include an inlet channel, a gated structure at the Mississippi River Levee, a conveyance channel, outlet channel complex, interior drainage improvements and highway accommodations.
Reducing Carbon Emissions is Good for the Planet, But Also Good for Your Wallet
Researchers from Concordia University’s Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering have found a power method that reduces carbon to help the environment, while also cutting costs.
Concrete Buildings and Intermediate Seismic Risk
The expected behavior of a 10-story reinforced concrete building was studied under design-level seismic shaking.
More and More Farmers Relying on Nature to Reduce Pesticide Use
All over the world, farmers are attempting to reduce their dependence on the pesticides used to protect their crops and are instead turning to nature for assistance.