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JCB develops construction’s first hydrogen-fuelled excavator
JCB has developed the construction industry’s first hydrogen-powered excavator as it continues to lead the sector on zero and low carbon technologies.
The 20t 220X excavator - powered by a hydrogen fuel cell - has been undergoing rigorous testing at...
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Kennedy Wilson Completes Construction of Clancy Quay, the Largest Multifamily Community in Ireland
Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson and its partner announced the completion of the third phase of Clancy Quay, adding 246 new units to the largest multifamily community in Ireland that now totals 845 units and will serve...
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KE International awarded US $6 Billion construction contract for Akon City, Senegal
Akon City has awarded the contract for building and executing the city to KE International, a US based Consulting and Engineering firm. The US $6 Billion futuristic-cryptocurrency themed City is founded by Senegalese-American superstar and philanthropist Akon.
With the awarding...
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Giving robotic laborers the smarts to help construction crews on-site
Engineers at the Fraunhofer Italia Innovation Engineering Center (IEC) in Bolzano, Italy, are developing software that would enable a robot assistant to help on construction sites. Based on the Husky A200 research platform, the mobile robot uses new navigational...
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Construction Company Nexii Pushes Green Alternative To Carbon-Heavy Concrete
Nexii Building Solutions Inc. is the name of the company and its signature product is Nexiite, a proprietary material that allows for the rapid construction of sustainable buildings. The material is meant to replace concrete, which has a high...
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Danish engineering services firm Ramboll selected to help deliver new cable-stayed bridge in Denmark
Danish engineering services firm Ramboll has been selected by Storstrøm Bridge Joint Venture (SBJV) to assist in the design and approval process of the new Storstrøm Bridge in Denmark.
The 4km long cable-stayed bridge will link Zealand and Falster via...
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Smart lighting will help social distancing through UK streetlights
Local authorities can now use local streetlighting to support the UK Government’s social distancing objectives by using smart lighting technology.
A digital service offered by SSE Enterprise’s distributed energy business, Mayflower Smart Control’s innovative Central Management System (CMS) gives local...
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