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Comparing Open-Cut Mining and Underground Mining
The important sector of mining has contributed significantly to the development of the modern world. Exploiting the minerals and other resources found in the earth's crust has led to the development of various civilisations throughout history. However, the methods...
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UK Homebuilding Starts See A Decline In The First Quarter
As per the recent analysis done by a data firm, Glenigan, private housing starts in the UK went down 39% in the three months to March 31 as compared to the previous quarter. On the other hand, social housing...
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Adaptability Helps German Building Sector Face Challenges
The German construction sector's outlook is not that optimistic at present. The aftereffects of the pandemic, combined with material shortages and increased prices of building materials and energy, have all had a detrimental effect.
According to survey by the German...
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Challenges Pertaining To Green Construction Norms In Europe
The negotiations on the EU's revised regulation concerning construction products are coming to a close after many months of fighting between industry groups as well as green advocates.
The 2011 regulation looks to standardise construction products in the EU so...
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Toyota Material Handling Unveils Tora-Max Walkie Stacker
Toyota Material Handling has launched a new electric walkie stacker under the brand Tora-Max, adding to the company’s portfolio of material handling products and solutions. The Tora-Max Walkie Stacker offers versatility, accessibility and load stability.
“The Tora-Max Walkie Stacker is...
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SOCOTEC Acquires Spinnaker Group, further strengthening and expanding geographic presence of its Green Building Consulting Services
SOCOTEC Consulting, Inc., part of SOCOTEC USA, a leading provider of TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification), consulting, and advisory services with a strategic focus on building and infrastructure sectors, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Spinnaker Group,...
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USGBC and IWBI unveil streamlined certification pathway for LEED and WELL green building programs
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) released a streamlined process for projects pursuing certifications for the LEED green building rating system and the WELL Building Standard.
The new...
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