Building with clay could change sustainable construction

The hurdles to using earth as a building material in the context of the circular economy. Credit: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences (2021). DOI: 10.1098/rstb.2020.0182 Imagine standing in front of a multi-million pound building in the center of the French city of Lyon. With its rammed earth walls, it exudes warmth… Continue reading Building with clay could change sustainable construction

The Department of Labor sets requirements for the proper fit of PPE

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has completed a revision to the standard for personal protective equipment in construction. The final rule specifically requires that equipment properly fit each construction worker who needs it, thereby improving protection from hazardous conditions. “I have spoken to construction workers, particularly women,… Continue reading The Department of Labor sets requirements for the proper fit of PPE

New design guide for apartments and townhouses on the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Council has launched a new apartment and townhouse design guide aimed at promoting climate-smart design that reflects the unique character of the region. This initiative comes at a time when the area is preparing for population growth and increased demand for medium-density housing. The guide was developed collaboratively by community architects, urban planners… Continue reading New design guide for apartments and townhouses on the Sunshine Coast

Huge concrete beams drive through Highway 1 overnight, causing closures

Rainy weather Saturday delayed construction in some parts of coastal California, including north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. In a post Saturday evening, Caltrans District 5 alerted travelers that Highway 1 would be closed for 24 hours at Rocky Creek Road, just 12 miles south of Carmel. Caltrans officials tell KSBY construction was… Continue reading Huge concrete beams drive through Highway 1 overnight, causing closures

The Amish Home in Frazer thrives on custom, handcrafted furniture

Those looking for custom, American-made hardwood furniture might want to take a stroll through the Pittsburgh Mills shopping center in Frazer. Nestled in the shopping center on Route 28 is The Amish Home, a furniture showroom that has attracted such a customer base in recent years that an expansion was necessary. It occupies 8,000 square… Continue reading The Amish Home in Frazer thrives on custom, handcrafted furniture

Styrene-butadiene latex (SB) market, 52% of growth expected to come from APAC, Technavio

NEW YORK, December 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – The Global Styrene-butadiene latex (SB) market. It is estimated that the size will grow by $1.50 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.68% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecasts and historical data on regions, market… Continue reading Styrene-butadiene latex (SB) market, 52% of growth expected to come from APAC, Technavio

Montana Tech expands 3D printing capacity

Stay up to date with everything happening in the wonderful world of additive manufacturing through our LinkedIn community. According to Montana Tech, its mechanical engineering department recently purchased more than $1 million in equipment to expand its 3D printing capabilities. Equipment includes an Xact Metal system, two One Click Metal MPrint laser powder bed melting… Continue reading Montana Tech expands 3D printing capacity

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