Photo submitted Peter Mackeith, left, and Matt Waller The U.S. Forest Service recently awarded a $300,000 grant to faculty at the University of Arkansas' Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design and Sam M. Walton College of Business to identify and research the use of innovative wood construction products , to develop and… Continue reading MacKeith and Waller will receive a $300,000 award from the U.S. Forest Service
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Why are some in the green building industry so optimistic about bamboo?
(© touchedbylight – Generated with AI – stock.adobe.com) Bamboo, one of the fastest growing plants in the world, has been known as a rudimentary building material for many centuries. Although the resource is now often limited to scaffolding or remote residential projects, advocates have recently rallied for its use in modern construction. To counteract the… Continue reading Why are some in the green building industry so optimistic about bamboo?
OSHA ends effort to set COVID-19 safety standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Jan. 13 that it has suspended its efforts to set a final COVID-19 safety standard to protect health care workers. The agency said it was suspending its efforts due to the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, adding that any ongoing risk of COVID-19 to which health… Continue reading OSHA ends effort to set COVID-19 safety standard
Accoya wood cladding can now be used in WUI designated areas
Accsys, the fast-growing company that enhances the natural properties of wood to create high-performance and sustainable building materials, has announced that ¾-inch and 1-inch tongue and groove (T&G) siding made from Accoya wood, available in an external wall installation, Wildland-Urban meet interface requirements. Accoya wood T&G cladding was independently tested in a specific wall assembly… Continue reading Accoya wood cladding can now be used in WUI designated areas
Austal USA awards key FMD contracts for TAGOS-25
Written by Marine Log Staff Origin: Austal USA Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), reports that it has received purchase orders from Austal USA to supply critical equipment for the U.S. Navy's next-generation TAGOS-25 program. The equipment is supplied by FMD's companies American Fan, Federal Equipment Company (FEC), Maxim… Continue reading Austal USA awards key FMD contracts for TAGOS-25
16 useful technologies for the construction industry – TechDay
Thanks to new technologies, construction tools, equipment and methods are advancing. New construction technologies focus on improving safety, sustainability and operational efficiency. Many popular technologies in the construction industry support these priorities and support all aspects of construction, from construction preparation to presentation of a finished project. Here are some common technologies that simplify and… Continue reading 16 useful technologies for the construction industry – TechDay
Global concrete repair mortar market: increasing due to aging
Concrete repair mortar market Updated market reports for 2025 published: trends, forecasts until 2034 – buy your competitive advantage today! New trends in concrete repair mortar: Environmentally friendly solutions, improved formulations and intelligent technologies are shaping the industry What is the forecast market size of the global concrete repair mortar market and what is its… Continue reading Global concrete repair mortar market: increasing due to aging
WA takes a big step towards net zero with the Clean Energy Link construction contract
Photo credit: Ben/stock.adobe.com The WA Government has taken another step towards securing Western Australia's clean energy future by awarding GenusPlus a $270 million contract to build the first parts of Clean Energy Link – North. As part of the agreement is GenusPlus will focus on expanding the northern section of the South West Interconnected System… Continue reading WA takes a big step towards net zero with the Clean Energy Link construction contract
IsDB Chairman shares insights into achieving sustainable development goals
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 12. “The celebration of IsDB’s 50th anniversary this year was a milestone in celebrating the group’s significant achievements and planning its future. “It reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sustainable development in line with the national development priorities of member countries and the Sustainable Development Goals,” Chairman of the Islamic said Dr. Muhammad… Continue reading IsDB Chairman shares insights into achieving sustainable development goals
“Green” building is becoming increasingly important in the region The daily briefing
The new $5.7 million Whole Foods Cooperative at 610 E. 4th St. in Duluth is the first building in the region and only the third in the state to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) certification design). The nonprofit US Green Building Council awards certification to buildings designed for energy efficiency and low environmental… Continue reading “Green” building is becoming increasingly important in the region The daily briefing