Abandoning the take-make-waste economy and transitioning into a circular one will be crucial to allow us to thrive in the future. Construction industry is one of the industries under heavy pressure to change: currently, the sector is very material intensive…
Siemens’ Building X Expands Fire Safety Offering to Increase Transparency, Efficiency
Fire Apps dashboard: The live status on product maintenance, incidents or alarms can be reviewed easily. - New Building X offering enables…
Flinders’ new research building sets global standard for digital excellence
Flinders University has achieved a remarkable milestone for its Health and Medical Research Building (HMRB), the first medical institute in the world…
New Model Specification Announced for Polypropylene Piping
More than 6,000 feet of PP-RCT piping was installed at the United States Air Force’s Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas for hot and cold potable water, non-potable HVAC heating and chilled water, plus condenser water. The pipe was selected for its greater…
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan
A photo taken of the inside of MSU's STEM Teaching and Learning Facility. Mass-timber beams and panels are integrated into and showcased throughout the building. Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside…
The International Code Council Releases 2024 International Codes
2024 International Codes are now available for order and preorder on the International Code Council website Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council’s 2024 International Codes® (I-Codes) are now available for order in print and digital formats.…
City and Development Partners Announce the Groundbreaking of Phase Two of The Peninsula, a 100 Percent Affordable Mixed-Use Development in the Bronx, NY
The Peninsula will bring 740 permanently affordable homes, 10,720 square feet of retail space, 52,300 community space, and 57,000 square feet of open space to the Hunts Point neighborhood BRONX, NY — Yesterday, Hudson Companies, Gilbane…
Rice husk and recycled newspaper may be the eco-friendly insulation material of the future
Scientists develop an insulation material made of rice husk and cellulose; an eco-friendly mix based on materials often considered waste Building is an energy, plastic, and emissions intensive sector. Using environmentally friendly materials might pave the…
Webcor White Paper Outlines How General Contractors Can Add Value to Wayfinding in Large Public Facilities
Effective wayfinding reduces end users’ stress and frustration. Webcor’s wayfinding expertise can help ensure hassle-free journeys for passengers, patients, and other public facility users San Francisco, California | November 28, 2023 – The general contractor’s…
Billion-dollar lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility coming to British Columbia
Stantec-designed facility will support growth of high-performance rechargeable battery manufacturing across Canada MAPLE RIDGE, BC- TSX, NYSE: STN Bringing advanced manufacturing and hundreds of jobs to British Columbia, E-One Moli Energy is building a lithium-ion…
