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Scientists create stronger and greener concrete using graphene
Scientists from the University of Exeter have created a new concrete that incorporates graphene in its design to make it stronger, greener and more durable than traditional concrete.
The composite material is made using nanotechnology and is more than twice...
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Contractor protects team from virus in theatre operation
One of the sites to have implemented the Construction Leadership Council's (CLC) coronavirus site operating procedures is the renovation of the Globe Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham.
Construction manager Mark Wolverson says: “Following the prime minister’s announcement about the...
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Zaha Hadid Architects aims for Greenest building in Shanghai
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won an international design competition for the Shanghai base for the China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP).
The mixed-use project is made up of three towers containing offices, retail and leisure facilities will...
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Ingenhoven completes Europes largest green facade
As part of an extensive urban renewal project in the heart of Düsseldorf, Kö-Bogen II concludes an urban intervention that marks a departure from the automotive era and a turn towards people-oriented planning. Europe’s largest green facade, covered in...
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Construction work restarts on affordable housing development in Telford in UK
The 26 homes in Telford being developed off Britannia Way are being delivered for Accord Housing and will all be available for affordable rent.
The 1.3-acre brownfield site has a project development value in excess of £3.6m. It was previously...
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Michigan construction companies in USA , workers excited to get back to work May 7
Governor whiter announced plans during Wednesday’s press conference to sign an executive order Friday, which will allow commercial and residential construction companies to return to work. Under the new order, commercial and residential construction companies will be returning to...
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AXA XL’s North America Construction business announces changes and addition to Builders Risk insurance team
To sharpen specialized service to clients, AXA XL's North America Construction team has made some changes, including the realignment of its Builders Risk team around specific product segments, the addition of Joe DiRubbo as Underwriting Manager and the promotion...
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