“We hope to develop one of these paths”

Researchers have found another way to combine biology and construction, and it's changing the way we design and build sustainable structures. Scientists at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed a material made from sand and bacteria that can self-repair small cracks, extend the lifespan of buildings and reduce the need for maintenance.… Continue reading “We hope to develop one of these paths”

Building Information Modeling Market 2025-2032: Industry

Building Information Modeling The latest report published by Coherent Market Insights highlights the growth prospects of the Building Information Modeling market from 2025 to 2032. In-depth study of industry size, market share, business analysis, growth factors and regional forecast. The market report provides a targeted representation of the area through the practice of researching, aggregating,… Continue reading Building Information Modeling Market 2025-2032: Industry

New LSHA board appointed two months after all commissioners resigned

LEE'S SUMMIT, Missouri – The Lee's Summit Housing Authority has an all-new board of directors. All commissioners on the previous board resigned in November. The managing director resigned in October. The new board members, appointed by the mayor of Lee's Summit, have diverse backgrounds in public service, real estate, nonprofit work, budgeting and project management.… Continue reading New LSHA board appointed two months after all commissioners resigned

OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Health and Safety Regulation

OSHA stops making COVID-19 healthcare rules The agency's focus is now shifting to broader protection against infectious diseases in healthcare settings. By Robert Yaniz Jr. January 17, 2025 OSHA has officially ended its effort to finalize a COVID-19 safety rule for healthcare workers. The proposal, introduced in June 2021 as an emergency temporary standard,… Continue reading OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Workplace Health and Safety Regulation

The industry is fighting climate change with wood, Lego bricks and new materials

The problem of stolen manhole covers in Turkey may seem an unlikely starting point for a new way to help buildings withstand earthquakes and address the construction industry's environmental problems. But when a Turkish businessman heard about a new material that prevented theft, he had an idea. Cast iron is traditionally used to make manhole… Continue reading The industry is fighting climate change with wood, Lego bricks and new materials

Waikīkī Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project Receives National Recognition

Reading time: 2 minutes A university of Hawaii Mānoa-led Waikīkī Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project has received national recognition for its architectural innovation that pushes the boundaries of design. The project won a design award from the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) in New York City in October 2024. Architectural representations “This national recognition… Continue reading Waikīkī Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project Receives National Recognition

OSHA joins NSC-led Road to Zero Coalition Steering Committee to eliminate traffic fatalities

The agency is expected to play a leading role in developing strategies to end road deaths by 2050 WASHINGTON, January 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has joined the National Safety Council Road to Zero Coalition, the nation's largest traffic safety alliance dedicated to eliminating traffic… Continue reading OSHA joins NSC-led Road to Zero Coalition Steering Committee to eliminate traffic fatalities

Neighbors concerned after man removed from CCISD board meeting

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx – Neighbors have expressed their frustration on social media after a speaker was removed during the recent CCISD board meeting. Michael Miller, principal at Teal Construction, was joined from Monday's regular board meeting when he discussed a bid awarded by the board to purchase printer paper. Miller signed on to discuss the… Continue reading Neighbors concerned after man removed from CCISD board meeting

Measuring Productivity Impact with Diff Authoring Time

Do types actually make developers more productive? Or do you just type more on the keyboard? To answer this question, let's take another look at Diff Authoring Time (DAT) – how Meta measures how long it takes to submit changes to a codebase. DAT is just one of the ways to measure developer productivity. In… Continue reading Measuring Productivity Impact with Diff Authoring Time