Category: Modern Building Technologies

The Italian city of Bari has inaugurated a new 3D printed, self-supporting bridge that uses waste materials from stone processing for the first time. This structure, known as Da Vinci's Bridgewas launched by the Polytechnic University of Bari, WASP, a leader in sustainable 3D printing, and B&Y, an innovative Italian startup specializing in eco-friendly building… Continue reading Italy's Da Vinci Bridge Reinvented with 3D Printing and Stone Scraps – 3DPrint.com

Job from: Skanska Norway – Executive Vice President of Technology, Innovation and Green Business Development Order to: Skanska UK – Executive Vice President of Technology, Sustainability and Innovation Skanska is one of the world's leading project development and construction groups. Like all major companies around the world, Skanska has set ambitious carbon reduction targets and… Continue reading Moving people: Jo Mortensen | Sustainability magazine

British multinational packaging company DS Smith has won an international award for its virtual reality (VR) learning experience. The leading international provider of sustainable packaging solutions and its Operations Learning Academy (OLA) won the Best International Project category at the Uptale Awards, which recognize excellence in eXtended Reality (XR) learning. DS Smith's VR learning experience… Continue reading DS Smith's VR learning experience is gaining international recognition

An ecologically fragile region, Jammu and Kashmir requires sustainable development to protect its water bodies, forests, mountains and glaciers. However, indiscriminate construction activities, including road projects in fragile areas, place a heavy burden on the environment. The proposal to allocate 5,000 kanals of productive land spread across eight villages in south Kashmir's Pulwama district for… Continue reading Sustainable development, CM is right

Mukesh Chandrakar. Photo Linkedin The Editors Guild of India is disturbed by reports of the alleged murder of Mukesh Chandrakar, a young freelance journalist from Chhattisgarh. According to a recent statement by EGI, his body was reportedly found in a septic tank on a private contractor's premises in Bijapur district on Friday. Chandrakar, who was… Continue reading Suspected murder of freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar

The building materials market remains robust, supported by robust government spending on construction, falling interest rates and a positive economic outlook. Amid this construction boom, investing in fundamentally strong stocks like Owens Corning (OC), Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (APOG), and Griffon Corporation (GFF) could be a smart choice. Given the significant demand for materials in the… Continue reading 3 building materials stocks are benefiting from the construction boom

3dnextech CEO and Founder Andrea Arienti The technology from 3dnextech LAS VEGAS, NV, USA, January 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ – 3dnextech is using its unique technology to redesign the plastic manufacturing process. By enabling the production of high-performance and functional plastic components using 3D printing, the company offers a more efficient and sustainable production model, including… Continue reading Italian startup 3dnextech improves 3D printing and reimagines plastic manufacturing at CES 2025

American design studio Robert AM Stern Architects has just completed the design for the LEED v4 Gold-rated Schoenecker Center. It is a learning facility that is part of the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota and was designed in collaboration with BWRR Architects and McGough Construction. The building is intended to promote close… Continue reading LEED v4 Gold certified Schoenecker Center

A UK-based manufacturer of turnkey 3D printing solutions has signed a new international contract that will see it use additive manufacturing to create complex concrete shapes. Rapid Fusion, which designs and manufactures at its research and development center in the South West, has used its ZEUS 3D robotic system to produce intricate concrete parts for… Continue reading Manufacturer of 3D printing solutions enters the construction industry with an Italian deal

Major funding secured: Equinor's Empire Wind 1 project has secured a $3 billion financing package and construction is already underway. Economic boom: The project will create 1,000 union jobs and redevelop the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Energy milestone: Empire Wind 1 will power 500,000 New York homes by 2027, strengthening America's energy security. Financial close… Continue reading Norwegian company Equinor secures $3 billion in financing for the US Empire Wind 1 project