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Building With Plastics: Innovative Ways Plastic Pipes Are Being Used for Plumbing in the UAE
The construction industry has existed since man began to build shelters other than those provided by nature, and is constantly being reinvented. From skyscrapers to bridges, pyramids, and huts, the world has seen many advances in construction. Even today,...
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Contractor Bonds: What They Are and What You Need to Know
As a construction worker or other type of contractor, you may be asked to obtain a contractor bond before starting a project. You might be wondering why. What are contractor bonds anyway, and why do you need them? Let’s...
Architecture
Peri and Strabag create Austrias first 3D-printed building
German construction manufacturer Peri and Austrian contractor Strabag have created Europe’s largest 3D-printed office space and Austria’s first 3D-printed building.
The 125 sq m building was printed in 45 hours at Strabag’s asphalt mixing plant in the northern Austrian own...
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World of Concrete Set for January in Las Vegas
World of Concrete will return to its regular January rotation in 2022, scheduled for January 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Educational sessions are slated to start on Monday, January 17.
OEMs from around the world and exclusive U.S....
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VooX and Soilbuild to accelerate digitalization of Singapore’s prefab construction industry
VooX, a leading Singaporean spatial computing and technology firm, is building on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop digital solutions for the construction and real estate industry. The VooX Smart Inspection solution enables construction and real estate firms to...
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5 Most Common Non-Destructive Testing Methods For Building Inspection
Inspectors conduct building inspections periodically to make a professional judgment on whether or not the structure is still structurally sound. This can be through destructive testing or non-destructive testing (NDT).
Destructive Vs. Non-Destructive Testing
Destructive testing usually involves the application of...
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Scotland joins UN scheme for high-performance buildings
The launch of a network of International Centres of Excellence for High-Performance Buildings took place in Scotland. The initiative, which is led by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), is aimed at achieving a global commitment to...
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