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3D Printed Metamaterial Isn’t Constrained When Compressed By Magnets
The 3D printed material has the ability to change between active control and passive states.
Google Breaks Ground on $600m Data Center
The project was announced in June 2015 and is the state's first large-scale data center and Google's eighth in the U.S.
Puerto Rico Needs Another $50b for Rebuild, FEMA Says
The head of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency says that the U.S. territory is not ready for another disaster.
Scientists Develop Online Tool to Determine if Solar Panels are Appropriate for Certain Roofs
Depending on the location of the home and the tilt of the homeowner’s roof, it doesn’t always make sense for homeowners to install solar panels.
Solar Energy Shines as Global Investment Rises in 2017
A new U.N. study says that China saw some 53 gigawatts of capacity added in 2017 – more than half the global total – and $86.5 billion invested.
New Method For Producing Ammonia is Eco-friendly and Happens on the Small-scale
University of Notre Dame researchers are focusing on developing a new method that synthesizes ammonia using renewable energy.
Protective Coating Material for Metal is Self-Healing, Liquid-Like and Made of Aluminum Oxide
A solid oxide protective coating has been discovered for metals to protect against any gaps or cracks that pop up over time with regular wear and tear.
Work Starts on $200m Dam Strengthening Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a dam safety study in 2006 to address seismic, overtopping, and seepage issues. A major part of the project is now under way.
CLT Panel Fails in Timber Building Project
The cross-laminated timber failed and collapsed after it delaminated at one end.
NTSB Looks at Tensioning Rods as Bridge Collapse Probe Continues
Workers were adjusting two tensioning rods at the north end of the span when the bridge collapsed, killing six people on the road below.
Confined Space Monitoring of Refrigerants
A refrigerant monitor specifically designed for VRF/VRV (variable refrigerant flow/variable refrigerant volume) systems helps mitigate safety risks. LED flashers and a buzzer alert users when a leak is detected, while a feedback loop is used to isolate and confine affected spaces while corrective actions are carried out.
Employee Benefit Trends in the US: Small Firms at a Severe Disadvantage
How do insurance benefits compare between large and small companies?
Chinese Maker to Locate Solar Panel Plant in Florida
JinkoSolar will supply NextEra Energy with up to 2,750 MW of solar modules — roughly seven million solar panels — over four years.
Watch: This Wallpaper is (Fire) Alarming
When exposed to heat, the wallpaper is transformed from an electrically insulating state into an electrically conductive one, causing it to automatically trigger sound and warning light alarms.
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.