The global polypropylene market is expected to reach $192 billion by 2033 due to automotive and packaging demand

According to the latest report from Renub Research, the polypropylene market is expected to grow from $129.44 billion in 2024 to $192.03 billion in 2033, achieving a CAGR of 4.48% between 2025 and 2033. This growth is primarily driven by the material's cost-effectiveness, versatility and recyclability, making it an important resource in the automotive, packaging,… Continue reading The global polypropylene market is expected to reach $192 billion by 2033 due to automotive and packaging demand

Project Manager of the Year 8211 Tony Coraggio 8211 The Boldt Co.

Tony Coraggio has been working in the construction industry since he was 14 years old. Coraggio, a project manager with The Boldt Co., leads multiple client teams on healthcare and commercial construction projects. With 27 years of industry experience, Coraggio oversees the strategic planning and implementation of key developments including the Advocate Aurora Health Grafton… Continue reading Project Manager of the Year 8211 Tony Coraggio 8211 The Boldt Co.

Driscoll is being forgotten because of the army's purchasing inertia

In perhaps a first for the annual meeting of the staid U.S. Army Association in Washington, the Secretary of the Army opened the conference with an F-bomb. Dan Driscoll, who has been the Army's civilian leader since February, announced major upcoming changes to Army purchasing, parts repairs and technology adoption in a fiery address in… Continue reading Driscoll is being forgotten because of the army's purchasing inertia

Florim & Gensler present the Formatech porcelain stoneware collection

Florim and Gensler introduce Formatech Floringthe Italian Ceramics The surface manufacturer has introduced Formatech, a porcelain stoneware collection developed in collaboration with international design firm Gensler. Presented as a flexible design system rather than a decorative product, Formatech reinterprets fundamental materials such as concrete, metal and plaster through advanced technology and sustainable production. Conceived from… Continue reading Florim & Gensler present the Formatech porcelain stoneware collection

Sunnen introduces low-odor honing oil for medical purposes

Press release: Sunnen introduces honing oil MB-30LO: next-generation solution for the needs of precision metalworking and the medical industry Advanced, low-odor, ultra-low VOC oil combines workplace safety, environmental compliance and effortless compatibility for superior performance in medical device manufacturing [Photo courtesy of Sunnen] St.Louis, Mon – Sunnen Products Company, a global leader in high-precision bore… Continue reading Sunnen introduces low-odor honing oil for medical purposes

How do automation and technological progress work?

The global construction drone market size was estimated at $7,023 million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates that the market will reach $21,806.6 million by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 13.4% from 2025 to 2033. North America currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 42.7% in 2024. Increasing… Continue reading How do automation and technological progress work?

Kerala engineers develop eco-friendly solution for construction waste

KOLLAM: At a time when Kerala is grappling with the growing construction and demolition waste crisis, a team of engineers from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has developed a sustainable solution that could transform the state's construction practices. The researchers emphasized that dumping of waste from construction and demolition projects has caused serious environmental problems. In the… Continue reading Kerala engineers develop eco-friendly solution for construction waste

Contracts: Construction Contract Arbitration Clause

The defendant appealed the rejection of her motion to vacate the judgment. The defendant entered into a contract with the plaintiff for the remodeling of the outdoor terrace of her house, in which the parties agreed to arbitrate all disputes. The plaintiff filed suit for breach of contract or, alternatively, unjust enrichment and quantum meruit.… Continue reading Contracts: Construction Contract Arbitration Clause

Quincy's new skilled nursing facility opens

About 300 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 7 to open Plumas District Hospital's new care facility. After a brief presentation by the PDH board and administration, visitors were invited to take a tour of the state-of-the-art facility. PDH Executive Director JoDee Johnson welcomed participants. She noted that the planning, design and construction process of… Continue reading Quincy's new skilled nursing facility opens

PVC pipe structure design, eliminating the need for additional hardware

[Baptiste Marx] shares his opinion on designing emergency structures from PVC pipes that require an absolute minimum of additional parts. CINTRE (French, English coverage article here) is his collection of fugue designs with examples of how they can be incorporated into various structures. Simple connections have many different applications. PVC pipe is inexpensive, widely available,… Continue reading PVC pipe structure design, eliminating the need for additional hardware