Promoting sustainability, innovation and global collaboration SHANGHAI, December 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XCMG Machinery (“XCMG”, SHE: 000425), the leading Chinese construction equipment manufacturer, announced the signing of contracts worth more than US$10,000 10 billion CNY at the recently completed balm China 2024. These agreements include zero-emission and smart mining equipment, new energy manufacturing and heavy-duty… Continue reading XCMG secures contracts worth over CNY 10 billion at bauma China 2024
A sustainable solution or a fad?
© 3dprintingindustry The construction industry has been continually looking for new approaches to improve efficiency, reduce costs and, more importantly, find solutions to the numerous sustainability issues. One of the newest technologies making waves in the construction industry lately is 3D printed buildings. Proponents consider it a revolutionary path to sustainability. But critics question whether… Continue reading A sustainable solution or a fad?
America's first pickleball-only stadium opens in South Florida
The number of pickleball players in the U.S. is approaching 40 million, and there are somewhere around 11,000 known places to play across the country, according to the 2023 APP Tour’s Pickleball Participation report. The South Atlantic Region has the most players, and South Florida has emerged as a hub for the sport. So it… Continue reading America's first pickleball-only stadium opens in South Florida
Real Estate and Construction News Roundup (12/4/24) – Highest Office Conversion Rate, Loan Caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and Affordability Issues for Home Buyers | Pillsbury – Gravel2Gavel Construction and Real Estate Law
Check out our latest roundup for infrastructure-related ballot initiatives, U.S. Green Building Council success stories, support for sustainable building, and more! 2024 is expected to see the highest rate of office conversions since CBRE began tracking them in 2016.Nish Amarnath, SmartCities Dive) The Federal Housing Finance Agency has set loan limits of $73 billion each… Continue reading Real Estate and Construction News Roundup (12/4/24) – Highest Office Conversion Rate, Loan Caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and Affordability Issues for Home Buyers | Pillsbury – Gravel2Gavel Construction and Real Estate Law
Lake Zurich roofer is accused of subjecting workers to repeated falls
File photo | Photo: US Army/Kerry Solan A Lake Zurich roofing company faces more than $260,000 in fines after the contractor was cited for 13 violations, including repeated exposure resulting in potentially fatal falls for workers, according to OSHA. Inspectors from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) observed Fino Exterior… Continue reading Lake Zurich roofer is accused of subjecting workers to repeated falls
The global artificial intelligence (AI) market in 3D printing is expected to grow by 39.7% and reach $9.00 billion by 2028
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing – Global Market Report 2024 – Market Size, Trends and Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company's Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports – for a limited time only! The size of the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market is expected to grow… Continue reading The global artificial intelligence (AI) market in 3D printing is expected to grow by 39.7% and reach $9.00 billion by 2028
Senator Menjivar takes the reins from Congresswoman-elect Rivas and introduces a bill to combat silicosis
State Senator Caroline Menjivar is following in the footsteps of Congresswoman-elect Luz Rivas and leading the effort to protect California stone workers from contracting silicosis, a fatal, long-term lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, a mineral found in certain stones will, stones, sand and clay. On Monday, December 2, Menjivar introduced Senate Bill 20… Continue reading Senator Menjivar takes the reins from Congresswoman-elect Rivas and introduces a bill to combat silicosis
Woman from Cambridge turns garage roof into green oasis
DIYer Living roofs are valued for their environmental and financial benefits. Commonplace in Germany, they are slowly spreading among Americans. Barbara Bryant enjoys it when passersby, especially children, ask her about her roof garden. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff By Megan Johnson, The Boston Globe December 4, 2024 When her two children were young, Barb Bryant wanted… Continue reading Woman from Cambridge turns garage roof into green oasis
Oberlin's sustainable infrastructure program reaches important milestone
Just in time for winter, Oberlin College and Conservatory's geothermal heating and cooling system cranks up the heat to full blast. A four-year project to transform the campus's fossil fuel-based system into an environmentally friendly one is now online, supporting Oberlin's goal of becoming 100 percent carbon neutral by 2025. “It’s an important milestone for… Continue reading Oberlin's sustainable infrastructure program reaches important milestone
The 10 biggest construction announcements of 2024
It's been a record year for blockbuster building reveals. As a useful indicator of some important current and future trends, here are the top ten architectural announcements of 2024. Image courtesy of AO Legends Tower, USA, by AO Arguably the biggest story of the year on Dezeen was the Legends Tower, a 581 meter skyscraper… Continue reading The 10 biggest construction announcements of 2024