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Scottish architect Kettle Collective designs worlds second tallest tower for Russia
Scotland-based architect Kettle Collective has unveiled its design for a spiralling 703m tower for St Petersburg, Russia that would be the second highest skyscraper in the world next to Dubai’s Burj Khalifa (828m).
Although the Burj is taller, this tower,...
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Finnish university launches reusable concrete initiative
Tampere University in southern Finland is working with Swedish contractor Skanska, demolition firm Umacon and precast concrete company Consolis Parma to develop a form of reusable concrete.
The team are working on a way to extract concrete elements from buildings...
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HS2’s new piling innovation has huge potential benefits for the construction industry
The innovation, developed by specialist contractors working on HS2, is better for the environment, safer for workers and reduces construction noise, to the benefit of neighbouring communities and businesses.
Lee Piper, working for HS2 contractor Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture...
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Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies signs contract with Maulini construction
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, a pioneer in clinker-free low-carbon cement, has announced the signing of its first international contract with a Swiss player, the Maulini Construction Group.
From 2021, Hoffmann Green will supply the Maulini group with its clinker-free low-carbon...
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Engineers develop printed bricks from construction waste
Engineers behind the three-year DigiMat project aim to develop and demonstrate an eco-friendly cement mix, created from construction waste, that can be easily printed into new, tight interlocking bricks for use in new buildings.
Project lead Dr Seyed Ghaffar, said:...
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Mighty Buildings plans neighbourhood of 3D-printed homes for California
Construction technology company Mighty Buildings has announced plans to build 15 homes using prefabricated 3D-printed panels in Rancho Mirage, California.
The project is a collaboration between California-based Mighty Buildings and developers Palari Group. Construction will begin at the end of...
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Australian engineers team turns COVID-19 masks into road materials
Australian engineers have developed a circular economy solution for disposable face masks in a bid to tackle pandemic-generated waste.
A world-first study by RMIT University researchers has shown that using recycled face mask material to make just one kilometre of...
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