Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) have reached a major milestone in construction innovation by patenting a flexible concrete material designed for 3D printing. Equipped with a 3D concrete printer and advanced measurement tools, the Gerald May Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering team is tackling long-standing challenges in construction and infrastructure… Continue reading US scientists develop flexible concrete with 11.9% more flexibility for 3D printing
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Dealing with Uncertainty: Implications of the Trump Administration's Approach to Infrastructure
The ongoing changes in the U.S. position on infrastructure between the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration are creating policy uncertainty for investors and companies in the infrastructure space. This instability may raise concerns among stakeholders that the U.S. is not an ideal location for investment due to political inconsistency and increases the… Continue reading Dealing with Uncertainty: Implications of the Trump Administration's Approach to Infrastructure
The Sheriff's Department is closing the Altadena station following an OSHA complaint about contaminants in Eaton
Citing air pollutants and a lack of running water, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department closed the Altadena sheriff's station Thursday after the Eaton fire. A day earlier, sheriff's officials sent an urgent message to patrol cars saying the air had become so toxic after days of wildfires that officers should wear masks on the… Continue reading The Sheriff's Department is closing the Altadena station following an OSHA complaint about contaminants in Eaton
Explosive growth expected in cross-laminated timber
Cross laminated timber market Sustainable practices and regulatory support strengthen the lucrative market development of cross-laminated timber worldwide What is the projected market size of the global cross-laminated timber market and what is its growth rate?The cross-laminated timber market is booming thanks to green building, design flexibility and urbanization.• 2024 market size: $1.6 billion• 2025… Continue reading Explosive growth expected in cross-laminated timber
Kryton International offers “Smart Concrete” solutions
A Canadian company with more than 50 years of business experience wants to bring its concrete waterproofing and durability improvement products to the river industry. Kryton International is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and has been in business since 1973, with about 70 percent of its work focused on new commercial construction, said Kevin… Continue reading Kryton International offers “Smart Concrete” solutions
“We hope to develop one of these paths”
Researchers have found another way to combine biology and construction, and it's changing the way we design and build sustainable structures. Scientists at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a material made from sand and bacteria that can self-repair small cracks, extend the lifespan of buildings and reduce the need for maintenance.… Continue reading “We hope to develop one of these paths”
Building Information Modeling Market 2025-2032: Industry
Building Information Modeling The latest report published by Coherent Market Insights highlights the growth prospects of the Building Information Modeling market from 2025 to 2032. In-depth study of industry size, market share, business analysis, growth factors and regional forecast. The market report provides a targeted representation of the area through the practice of researching, aggregating,… Continue reading Building Information Modeling Market 2025-2032: Industry
New LSHA board appointed two months after all commissioners resigned
LEE'S SUMMIT, Missouri – The Lee's Summit Housing Authority has an all-new board of directors. All commissioners on the previous board resigned in November. The managing director resigned in October. The new board members, appointed by the mayor of Lee's Summit, have diverse backgrounds in public service, real estate, nonprofit work, budgeting and project management.… Continue reading New LSHA board appointed two months after all commissioners resigned
OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Health and Safety Regulation
OSHA stops making COVID-19 healthcare rules The agency's focus is now shifting to broader protection against infectious diseases in healthcare settings. By Robert Yaniz Jr. January 17, 2025 OSHA has officially ended its effort to finalize a COVID-19 safety rule for healthcare workers. The proposal, introduced in June 2021 as an emergency temporary standard,… Continue reading OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Health and Safety Regulation
The industry is fighting climate change with wood, Lego bricks and new materials
The problem of stolen manhole covers in Turkey may seem an unlikely starting point for a new way to help buildings withstand earthquakes and address the construction industry's environmental problems. But when a Turkish businessman heard about a new material that prevented theft, he had an idea. Cast iron is traditionally used to make manhole… Continue reading The industry is fighting climate change with wood, Lego bricks and new materials