Stay up to date with everything happening in the wonderful world of additive manufacturing through our LinkedIn community. Renishaw, a global engineering technology company, introduced the latest in its RenAM 500 series machines for metal additive manufacturing – the RenAM 500D – at this year's Formnext event. This dual-laser variant offers additive manufacturing users flexibility,… Continue reading Renishaw introduces the new RenAM 500D dual laser system
The Zaha Hadid Architects subway station opens in Riyadh with a wave-shaped grid facade
Project info: Name: King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) subway station. Architecture: Zaha Hadid Architects | @zahahadidarchitects Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Completion: December 1, 2024 (public opening) Photography: © Hufton + Crow Photography | @huftonandcrow ZHA design: Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher ZHA project manager: Gianluca Racana ZHA project manager: Filippo Innocenti ZHA project architect: Gian… Continue reading The Zaha Hadid Architects subway station opens in Riyadh with a wave-shaped grid facade
“Many people use the service”
Imagine a world where you can get anywhere you need to go with a lightning-fast train. Thanks to several new development contracts worth $964 million signed in Morocco, the country is one step closer to making this world a reality, the International Railway Journal reported. Moroccan National Railways (ONCF) is splitting this investment between a… Continue reading “Many people use the service”
Scientists are using cyanobacteria to grow stronger materials
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