Category: Modern Building Technologies

The aim of the projects is to promote the construction of more housing and infrastructure in Canada. Photo credit: stocker1970 via Shutterstock. The Canadian government is investing 10 million Canadian dollars (US$7.06 million) in 18 applied research projects to help accelerate the construction of more housing and infrastructure across the country. These projects are intended… Continue reading Canada is investing in infrastructure and housing research projects

Lot Fourteen, South Australia | Renewal SA, 6 Star Green Star – Communities v1.1. (Image: Provided by the Green Building Council of Australia) The Green Building Council of Australia is calling on construction professionals to play their part in creating a circular future. From the Green Building Council of Australia. Those working in and around… Continue reading Building a circular, responsible future

DUBAI, December 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blackwell 3D Construction Corp. (OTC: BDCC) (“Blackwell 3D” or the “Company”), an innovative 3D home printing technology company, is pleased to announce the launch of a self-funded feasibility study. The aim of this initiative is to identify the most suitable locations for a large-scale 3D printed housing project… Continue reading Blackwell 3D launches feasibility study for large-scale 3D printed structures in the United Arab Emirates

News from the timber market Timberlab was named Innovator of the Year by the Portland Business Journal Wood materials/solid wood Offsite construction Posted on December 10, 2024 Each year at the 2024 Makers & Manufacturers Awards, the Portland Business Journal recognizes the region's top manufacturing companies that help drive the economy forward with innovation, excellence… Continue reading Timberlab was named Innovator of the Year by the Portland Business Journal

Refractory metals market DataM Intelligence's Refractory Metal market report provides insights into the latest trends and developments in the market. This report identifies the key growth opportunities in the market and provides market participants with recommendations on how to capitalize on these opportunities. Overall, the Refractory Metals Market Report is an essential resource for market… Continue reading The market for refractory metals is expected to develop positively

Between December 23 and January 1, UNM Facilities Management, in collaboration with Lobo Energy, will implement a temperature reduction initiative in unoccupied spaces on our campuses. The aim of this strategic measure is to minimize energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The impact of this adjustment will be primarily felt in hallways, offices and… Continue reading The annual Winter Break Sustainable Setback Program begins December 23: UNM Newsroom

3D printing hardware store The 3D printing construction market will reach over $508.07 billion by 2031 – exclusive report from InsightAce AnalyticInsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd. Announces the release of a market assessment report on “Global 3D Printing Construction Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Construction Method (Extrusion, Powder Bonding), Material Type (Concrete, Metal,… Continue reading 3D printing hardware store

Laing O'Rourke has secured a second key project with CBH Group in Western Australia, signing the contract for the Moora Rapid Rail Outloading and Siding project. The project is part of the first tranche of CBH Group's new railyard upgrades and offloading facilities in WA's Wheatbelt region, funded in partnership with the Western Australian and… Continue reading Laing O'Rourke secures second project with CBH Group in Western Australia

NASA astronauts of the future could live in space houses built by giant 3D printed robots. These robots would be part of Project Olympus, which hopes to build buildings on the Moon and eventually Mars. 4 NASA has helped a 3D printing design company called Icon create space houses out of moon rocksPhoto credit: Icon… Continue reading Stunning NASA-backed space homes “printed” by giant robots for humans to live on the brutal lunar surface

When Northern Rivers residents were forced to live in tents after floods, a new disaster solution was born – held together by cardboard. The idea for cheap, renewable and quick-to-repair temporary accommodation came about after the 2019/20 bushfires and 2022 floods. “We are still trying to recover from the 2022 floods and one of the… Continue reading Sustainable cardboard houses can serve as emergency shelter after floods or bushfire disasters