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Researcher wins NSF grant to find new construction materials
To find new, eco-friendly materials, a Rowan University scientist is looking closely at some of nature’s strongest and lightest building blocks—protein-based polymers. Think of delicate spider webs, dragonfly wings, and silk threads spun by caterpillars. Xiao Hu wins NSF...
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Construction Industry Could Hit Sustainability Target with AI, Researchers Suggest
Computer scientists at the University of the West of England are developing software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help construction reduce the amount of embodied carbon in their building and infrastructure.
Computer scientists at the University...
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Technology investments moving up the priority list in construction sector
The convergence of two irresistible forces has prompted an accelerated adoption of innovative digital technology in the construction sector. Moving forward, that pace of change is destined to grow even more.
“Eighty-eight per cent of respondents believe technology will either...
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NFB Arms the Construction Industry with the Tools to Decarbonise
The National Federation of Builders’(NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) is arming the construction industry with practical tools for main contractors to start or accelerate their journey towards achieving net zero carbon with a new decarbonisation handbook. Launched by Mark...
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Select buy world’s first electric crawler crane
Laing O’Rourke’s specialist trading business Select will be the first business in the UK to take delivery of the world’s first battery powered crawler crane, which was launched yesterday as part of Liebherr’s world premiere.
The Liebherr LR1250.1 250t lattice...
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Construction’s contribution to Europe’s smart infrastructure
With the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, the world is heading for a fourth industrial revolution – or industry 4.0 – with machines monitoring and diagnosing issues in infrastructure, without the need for human intervention.
Considering the...
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BRANZ Delivering Low Carbon Solutions For New Zealand Buildings
Low carbon water heating systems and energy performance certificates for homes are two of the solutions BRANZ researchers are investigating to help reduce New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions.
They are part of an on-going BRANZ research programme which is leading...
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