NOFD – Press releases – 2024 – 20241214 The NOFD is responding to the partial building collapse in the city center

December 14, 2024 | From the New Orleans Fire Department NOFD responds to partial building collapse downtown The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is on scene investigating the partial collapse of a three-story commercial building at the corner of Lafayette Street and O'Keefe St. The building's first floor brick facade has collapsed onto the sidewalk… Continue reading NOFD – Press releases – 2024 – 20241214 The NOFD is responding to the partial building collapse in the city center

Chinese electric truck makers are accelerating their global dominance even as they face trade hurdles

Chinese companies that dominate the electric vehicle (EV) sector have been quietly cementing their position in the less-noticed trucking scene – but foreign tariffs and a perceived difference in quality could signal hurdles ahead, experts warn. The domestic supply chain and low-cost strategy that have helped China's electric vehicle industry lead the world are being… Continue reading Chinese electric truck makers are accelerating their global dominance even as they face trade hurdles

Mozambique, Kisawa Sanctuary. Where technology meets nature

The Kisawa Sanctuary project aims to celebrate Mozambique's culture, community and environment and seek a connection to culture and nature Kisawa sanctuary in Mozambique An island is the last place you can imagine technology. Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, home to an ecosystem, Beguerra Island is also the location of the first resort with 3D… Continue reading Mozambique, Kisawa Sanctuary. Where technology meets nature

Wood! Meet these Hong Kong woodworkers who are making inroads into a growing market for bespoke products

In 1960s Hong Kong, timber was big business. The city was full of carpenters who built everything from boats to fine furniture to simple tables, chairs and stools. But the industry's relocation to mainland China after the 1980s left many talented woodworkers without a market for their skills. Today, a revival of sorts is taking… Continue reading Wood! Meet these Hong Kong woodworkers who are making inroads into a growing market for bespoke products

Braun recalls 2024 Chrysler minivans due to seat restriction issues

BraunAbility 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Touring. (Gresham Driving Aids Inc.) Braun Corporation has recalled 44 units of its 2024 Chrysler Pacifica and Voyager BraunAbility minivans. The seat limiter may not be installed, causing the seat to move too far forward. Therefore, these vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.… Continue reading Braun recalls 2024 Chrysler minivans due to seat restriction issues

Overnight construction continues on I-476 and I-76

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced continued overnight construction to improve safety and infrastructure on Interstate 476 (Blue Route) and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76). The extensive project, spanning nearly 17 miles, aims to provide major road and structural improvements between the I-76 interchange in West Conshohocken Borough, Montgomery County,… Continue reading Overnight construction continues on I-476 and I-76

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra wins the “Next Big Thing in Tech 2024” award.

The Saturn 4 Ultra. (Image source: Elegoo) Elegoo's Saturn 4 Ultra was named one of the next big things in tech by blog Fast Company this year. Its ability to accelerate 3D printing in resin thanks to tilt release technology is said to make removing a finished model quicker and easier. The 4 Ultra also… Continue reading Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra wins the “Next Big Thing in Tech 2024” award.

H-1B visa rule for specialty occupations under review by White House

A comprehensive regulatory overhaul of the H-1B visa program is currently under review in the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. This is the final step before its release. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last year issued draft regulations changing eligibility standards, including degree requirements, for specialty occupation visas used primarily in technology… Continue reading H-1B visa rule for specialty occupations under review by White House

Market analysis and forecast for Construction 4.0 until 2033: Market

The Construction 4.0 market is expected to reach $23.44 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 6.21% from 2023 to 2033. The market is driven by rapid advances in construction technologies such as automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and building information modeling (BIM). These innovations improve construction processes by… Continue reading Market analysis and forecast for Construction 4.0 until 2033: Market