By Fathy Elsayeh of Economic Gate Sabbour Consulting has been awarded ISO 19650 certification. This represents a significant milestone that underlines the company's commitment to excellence in implementing Building Information Modeling (BIM) standards. This achievement represents a new phase of commitment to sustainability standards and leadership in the digitalization of engineering projects in Egypt, the… Continue reading 2024 Excellence recognized with ISO 19650 certification and MEED Awards – business portal
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recycled, renewable and remarkable: DesignWanted
In the area of design, the search for sustainable materials is more urgent than ever. In this context, new alternatives to MDF and composite panels are emerging, bringing innovations and new challenges in established, often traditional sectors, such as: Papembood. As the brand name suggests, it is a material made from recycled paper and bamboo,… Continue reading recycled, renewable and remarkable: DesignWanted
Trendspotting: wellness properties
During the Golden Age, the weary sought out hot springs for their supposed healing powers; Decades later, travelers focused their entire vacation on relaxation, with guests rounding out bike rides or massages with healthy cuisine and mindfulness techniques. Today, this integrative approach has become even bolder, as pioneering spa and resort brands such as SHA,… Continue reading Trendspotting: wellness properties
Florida's controversial idea: Building roads with radioactive waste
Florida has announced plans to test an unconventional road-building material: phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of phosphate mining. The decision has sparked both optimism and concern as experts weigh potential economic benefits against public health risks. What is phosphogypsum? Phosphogypsum is a waste product created during the production of phosphorus, an essential nutrient in fertilizers. To… Continue reading Florida's controversial idea: Building roads with radioactive waste
Hardscape Solutions: Cactus makes perfect
LOCATION: Scottsdale, Arizona.COMPANY: LandCareDETAILS: LandCare took over maintenance of this property in 2019 and has since made several landscaping improvements to the resort. For this 2023 project, LandCare focused heavily on beautifying entrance areas by adding hardscapes and palm trees in areas such as roundabouts and medians. The centerpiece of this project was a cactus… Continue reading Hardscape Solutions: Cactus makes perfect
OSHA fines Dexter Fortson $85,000 for fatal electrocution
From: William ThorntonSource: al.com (TNS) Federal investigators say an Alabama contractor could have done more to prevent the death of a foreman in June during recovery efforts after a storm in Tuscaloosa County. As a result, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a $84,789 penalty to Dexter Fortson Associates of Bessemer. The… Continue reading OSHA fines Dexter Fortson $85,000 for fatal electrocution
Plane burst into flames at South Korean airport, killing at least 176 people
A passenger plane burst into flames on Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence because its front landing gear apparently failed to extend. Most of the 181 people on board died, in one of the country's worst aircraft disasters. According to the National Fire… Continue reading Plane burst into flames at South Korean airport, killing at least 176 people
Researchers are developing a new method for sustainably producing graphene from solar-powered expanded graphite
Researchers at Khalifa University of Science and Technology have demonstrated the fabrication of less layered graphene sheets with large lateral sizes (4-5 μm) through a state-of-the-art solar-powered liquid-phase exfoliation technique. In this method, sunlight is applied directly to the embedded graphite flakes for only 0.5 s to achieve graphite expansion. By using focused sunlight, this… Continue reading Researchers are developing a new method for sustainably producing graphene from solar-powered expanded graphite
Who bombed the drug cartel?
As we approach the finale, it seems so Countryman Season 1 ends on a cliffhanger with the drug cartel either trying to hurt Tommy Norris or kidnapping one of his children to send a loud and clear message. [Spoiler Alert] The end of episode 8 somehow confirms my belief as Tommy and Monty had accidentally… Continue reading Who bombed the drug cartel?
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