this page Japanese read below The building on Hijirizaka Hill in Tokyo's upscale Minato Ward neighborhood is hard to miss. Made of reinforced concrete, it twists and turns, with walls and ceilings covered in enigmatic patterns. This striking structure is called the Arimaston Building (蟻鱒鳶ル “Ant Trout Black Kite Building”) and is more reminiscent of… Continue reading Hidden Wonders | Tokyo's twisted concrete masterpiece is completed after 20 years
Investigations into a contractor who falsified referendum data extended to two federal election campaigns Australian politics
A government contractor found to have falsified data on Indigenous communities during the referendum quietly hired an independent investigator to examine the integrity of its work for the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) in the last two federal elections, according to reports from internal documents. Guardian Australia revealed earlier this year that McNair YellowSquares, a market… Continue reading Investigations into a contractor who falsified referendum data extended to two federal election campaigns Australian politics
A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics | MIT News
Microplastics are an environmental hazard found almost everywhere on earth and are released through the decomposition of tires, clothing and plastic packaging. Another important source of microplastics are tiny beads that are added to some cleaning products, cosmetics and other beauty products. To eliminate some of this microplastic at the source, MIT researchers have developed… Continue reading A new biodegradable material to replace certain microplastics | MIT News
RVDA and KPA Webinar Highlighting Business Growth and Challenges in 2025
In anticipation of a stronger RV market in 2025, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) will host a webinar in collaboration with KPA, a leader in dealer environment, health and safety (EHS), on December 19 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Solutions. Those interested in this free webinar can register here. This session, “Regulatory Insights for RV… Continue reading RVDA and KPA Webinar Highlighting Business Growth and Challenges in 2025
Doka is guided by scientifically based goals for the decarbonization of the construction industry
Staff writer Doka, a global leader in formwork and scaffolding, is the first in its industry to join the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This commitment aligns the company with the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement and underlines its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through science-based methods. The role of construction in global… Continue reading Doka is guided by scientifically based goals for the decarbonization of the construction industry
NIOSH: Few female miners show signs of pneumoconiosis
Few female miners – about one in 200 – show signs of pneumoconiosis, researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found in a recently published study. In honor of National Miners' Day on December 6, NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, highlighted the new research in his “From the Director's Desk” column… Continue reading NIOSH: Few female miners show signs of pneumoconiosis
Bio Graphene Solutions Announces Successful Graphene-Reinforced Concrete Pilot Project with EllisDon Corporation in Coordination with Tomlinson Ready Mix
Bio Graphene Solutions (BGS) announced that it has completed a commercial pilot concrete pour with EllisDon Corporation, a global construction services and technology company, and Tomlinson Ready Mix, one of the largest concrete suppliers in Ottawa and part of the Tomlinson Group of Companies. The company's proprietary graphene-enhanced admixture was integrated into the operations of… Continue reading Bio Graphene Solutions Announces Successful Graphene-Reinforced Concrete Pilot Project with EllisDon Corporation in Coordination with Tomlinson Ready Mix
XCMG secures contracts worth over CNY 10 billion at bauma China 2024
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