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Amid the ever-increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) robots at construction sites, a new robot that can perform concrete plastering work on its own has been developed. Hyundai Engineering Co., a plant engineering affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, announced on...

Genie has released the new E-Drive system, an optimized AC Electric drive system available across its entire line of GS slab scissor lifts. Ideal for commercial and residential contractors, rental owners and retail users seeking to reduce total cost of...

GAF, North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, announced two new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for its Timberline® HDZ™ and Timberline CS Shingles. NSF International recognized both residential roofing solutions for cradle-to-grave excellence, underscoring GAF's growing commitment to transparency and...

Following its rollout in Europe and the US, Lafarge Canada introduces ECOPact, a broad range of green concrete, delivering high-performing, sustainable and circular benefits with the opportunity to reuse materials in construction. This introduction is an essential component of the...

Construction activity during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to recover in Canada after an initial drop in the spring. While Quebec has seen the strongest rebound of all of the included provinces, Alberta continues to experience less activity than before...

The ETSI Human Factors Technical Committee has released ETSI TR 103 455, a Technical Report that assesses the different citizen-related issues that smart city-related standardization in the ICT domain needs to address. These include fundamental aspects such as accessibility,...

The new standards will be effective for every new home covered by an NHBC warranty, where foundations are begun on or after January 1. NHBC’s dedicated standards team have spent the last year developing fresh technical content and updates to...