High-resolution STM image of an isolated polymer that shows sequence defects. Credit: Natural communication (2025). DOI: 10.1038/S41467-025-6221-Y A new study reveals that insights into the educated plastic materials used in electronics and how hidden defects in their structure could restrict their performance. Conjugated polymers are a kind of plastic that run electricity and are used… Continue reading The molecular imaging reveals hidden defects in plastics used for the electronics
Henrico Contractor lands a contract of USD 1.2 billion for the construction of the ice discovering center in Texas
A contractor based on Henrico County has joined a massive federal effort to expand the Executive Ordinance issued in January. Acquisition Logistics LLC with headquarters in the Tuckahoe District from Henrico on July 18, a Treaty of the US Army was awarded a contract of the US Army in order to build up and operate… Continue reading Henrico Contractor lands a contract of USD 1.2 billion for the construction of the ice discovering center in Texas
OSHA suggests eliminating the application of the general service clause to inherently risky professional activities
What is the general service clause?The general service clause is located in Section 5 (a) (1) of the Act on Occupational Occupational Safety and Health, according to which employers “employment and a place of employment that are free of recognized dangers that are correct that cause or probably cause death or cause serious physical damage.”… Continue reading OSHA suggests eliminating the application of the general service clause to inherently risky professional activities
New Johnson Controls Innovation Center reaches health and sustainability milestones
The most important sustainability functions of the Engineering Lab include: Native landscape design, reduction in irrigation by 70% Six charging stations with electric vehicles Water-efficient fish courses, earn maximum Leed water efficiency points Low VOC-emitting materials for optimal inner air quality A 126 kW Product transparency and optimization through Cradle to Cradle, Red List Free… Continue reading New Johnson Controls Innovation Center reaches health and sustainability milestones
Synergy members gather for the “career change forum”
San Jose, California – Synergy Solution Group, a network of colleagues in the commercial HLK industry, organized his construction gate 2025 in San Jose, California, from July 21 to 23,. The event brought about 40 construction professionals from all over the country to exchange ideas, explore new technologies and to learn from each other through… Continue reading Synergy members gather for the “career change forum”
Glass aggregate concrete market report 2025-2034
Company logo The market for glass unit will grow from USD 4.9 billion to $ 8.8 billion by USD by 2032 with a CAGR of 7.56%. Driven by sustainable building trends, it finds applications in architecture due to its environmentally friendly and aesthetic advantages. The challenges include ASR risks and problems with the supply chain,… Continue reading Glass aggregate concrete market report 2025-2034
Australia's first two-story 3D printed concrete house, which was completed by Contec
In Western Australia, the first multi-storey house with 3D printed concrete in Perth was recently completed. This construction company developed by Contec Australia, which specializes in advanced 3D concrete pressure technology, shows the use of the robot -3D printing technology in residential construction. “The fulfillment of future demand for living needs will be more than… Continue reading Australia's first two-story 3D printed concrete house, which was completed by Contec
No zoning code? This is a problem, discovered a city of Virginia.
This story was originally published in smart cities dive. Subscribe to our free daily diving newsletter to receive daily news and insights. Charlottesville, Virginia, lasted all zoning application permits last month A state judge agreed The zoning regulations that came into force in 2024. The regulation that the city councilor unanimously accepted In December 2023,… Continue reading No zoning code? This is a problem, discovered a city of Virginia.
Birkenstock Building Off 101 to become a design museum
“One of the big reasons for the fact that we are so interested in this website is adaptive reuse,” says Cary. “We really focus on these existing two buildings and improve them.” The Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron (responsible for the De Young Museum) will reinterpret the campus as a public space. This… Continue reading Birkenstock Building Off 101 to become a design museum
Smart Cities World – city building
The Berlin State Library (State Library in Berlin) works with Siemens to reduce energy consumption, reduce its CO₂ emissions and to better protect valuable cultural assets. To achieve this, Siemens installed intelligent building technology, which reduces energy consumption by 52 percent and saves 3,745 tons of CO₂ per year. National climate program At the same… Continue reading Smart Cities World – city building