Scientists are revolutionizing construction by incorporating cyanobacteria into sand-based materials. This biodesign approach increases sustainability and structural strength while introducing eco-friendly innovations. Photo credit: SciTechDaily.com Researchers have grown bacteria in sand-based materials, combining biology and architecture to create sustainable building practices. Cyanobacteria strengthen materials and help fix CO2 using innovative manufacturing methods that combine robotics… Continue reading Scientists are using cyanobacteria to grow stronger materials
Election materials for the Volta Region have arrived
The Volta Regional Elections Taskforce has seized ballot paper materials for the region. The materials, which include presidential and parliamentary ballots, arrived in the region around 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday and were monitored by security personnel from the regional command in Ho. Election Commission officials and various political party representatives met on Wednesday morning to… Continue reading Election materials for the Volta Region have arrived
Fall protection measures reduce the risk of injury when roofing
Roofing has always been a dangerous industry for workers, and it's not getting any better. Reports of worker deaths or injuries in roofing accidents are commonplace, and the statistics are shocking. Roofers die at nearly twice the rate of the average rate for all U.S. construction workers, 29.9 deaths per 1,000 full-time workers. However, the… Continue reading Fall protection measures reduce the risk of injury when roofing
Oceanwide Center still hole in the ground
In honor of New York YIMBY Turkey Week's tradition of shining a spotlight on stalled projects, we'd like to highlight the one big project we have in mind for San Francisco. Oceanwide Center would be the city's second tallest skyscraper, with a unique geometric structure designed by Foster + Partners. Today, the property at First… Continue reading Oceanwide Center still hole in the ground
HS2 confirms rail system contract winners
HS2 has named the teams that will deliver the high-speed rail project's state-of-the-art track, signaling, communications and other systems. The “Rail Systems” contracts are signed after the statutory standstill period of 10 days has expired. It marks the start of a new phase of the project, which will see almost 140 miles of tunnels, bridges… Continue reading HS2 confirms rail system contract winners
Cleveland Heights Announces Winners of Granny Flats Design Competition
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio – Cleveland Heights officials will announce the winners next week of a competition to design a series of pre-approved building plans for homeowners who want to build an accessory dwelling unit on their property. The city's Planning, Neighborhoods and Development Department will present cash prizes to the winners at a showcase ceremony… Continue reading Cleveland Heights Announces Winners of Granny Flats Design Competition
Lawsuit demands OSHA records in deaths of three Amazon workers
A labor activist has sued the Department of Labor (DOL) to force the release of records related to the deaths of three workers at Amazon workplaces in New Jersey in 2022. The lawsuit states that the DOL's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which Amazon says has opened investigations into all three deaths, did not… Continue reading Lawsuit demands OSHA records in deaths of three Amazon workers
AG brings cost-effective wall solution for sustainable construction onto the market
Check out more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! Now AG, a leading manufacturer of low-carbon paving and building products, has launched a new retaining wall range designed to meet the construction industry's growing demand for cost-conscious and environmentally friendly solutions. In response to tighter budgets and… Continue reading AG brings cost-effective wall solution for sustainable construction onto the market
Conext Global has concrete solutions for concrete problems
Nadav Politi (left) and Shavit Or, co-founders and co-CEOs of Conext Global (Photo: Go Live) “In regular concrete production, you need to know how much of each raw material to add and it is challenging to know how much to add as the raw materials depend on external factors,” explains Nadav Politi, co-founder and co-founder… Continue reading Conext Global has concrete solutions for concrete problems
From concept to construction: simplifying the regulatory journey
NNP New Delhi [India]November 28: The journey from concept to construction is a complex and important process that involves several key phases, including pre-construction, project initiation and planning, site selection and analysis, and budgeting and financing. Each of these stages is critical to transforming an idea into a physical structure that meets the needs of… Continue reading From concept to construction: simplifying the regulatory journey