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Building collapse in Puerto Morelos killing 2 workers
A construction of a shopping center along the federal highway of Puerto Morelos in Mexico collapsed killing 2 and injuring 14 people on Tuesday 7 of August. According to reports, the roof gave away...
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New Antarctic Station designed for extreme temperatures using structural thermal breaks
Structural thermal breaks are employed to provide a habitable station in Antarctica's hostile environment. The Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Station (EACF) that will operate for the Brazilian Science...
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EPA provides $699 Million for Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades in San Francisco
A $699 million loan to the San Francisco Public Utilities will be provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to financially aid an innovative $1.43 billion project. The San Francisc...
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Hayward Baker’s iconic calendar comes to life with augmented reality app
Hayward Baker, Inc., releases Geotech Solutions. Geotech Solutions is the first augmented reality (AR) app to be developed by a geotechnical construction firm. Geotech Solutions is an innovative wa...
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London's 3rd tallest skyscraper-The Diamond
The 56-story London skyscraper-called The Diamond-will be constructed at 100 Leadenhall Street, in the city's financial district. The 263.4 meter tower designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, t...
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Kinetic Engineering to make buildings moveable
A new revolutionary approach of building design suggests that a construction can be transformed into multiple sections by moving various parts of its structural form. We all perceive current b...
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Greek government to demolish illegally built structures in the aftermath of deadly wildfire
At least 3,150 illegally built structures in the wider area of Athens will be demolished after the fatal wildfires in June 23, according to Greek government. In most cases, these houses are used fo...
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New system to construct a bridge span in 3 days
A quick deployable bridge system was presented by the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center. The system uses composite material girders and precast concrete deck panels in o...
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Mixed reality to design Barcelona Camp Nou stadium upgrade
An upgrade is about be implemented in Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium and mixed reality is being used to realize it. Using Bentley's mixed reality construction software, designers have been able to re...
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Can wood compete with steel and concrete as a building material?
Wood presents a lot of benefits as a building material because it is strong, lightweight and environmental friendly. However, only changes in building codes will make wood competitive with steel and c...
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