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A new resource-efficient way to construct a concrete dome has been developed
Researchers at TU Wien have developed a construction method for concrete domes, requiring far less amounts of labor and materials than the conventional resource intensive formwork. Invented by Dr. Ben...
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Meet Hubbell's Termination Devices
Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. offers a variety of CHANCE® special termination devices and standard accessories. The project and application will dictate which product is used or specified. Hu...
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Hayward Baker has a new logo as part of Keller Group (video)
Hayward Baker has a fresh, new logo as part of Keller Group of companies. Hayward Baker is a member of Keller Group plc. The Keller Group is a worldwide specialty contractor, renowned for providing...
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Colorful crossings for safer walking in the streets of Santa Monica
Twelve brightly colored crosswalks is the solution proposed by Santa Monica’s officials for safer streets, at least in the city’s downtown area. The ‘Creative Crosswalks’ project was announced in July...
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Sea sponges provide insight into how buildings can resist buckling
Brown University engineers Haneesh Kesari and Michael Monn have been studying sea sponges in order to understand how these fairly simple creatures can maintain their shape at the bottom of the ocean,...
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3D concrete printer could construct an entire two-story house in a day while drastically reducing material and energy consumption
A huge but yet mobile 3D printer has been developed by Dr. Behrokh Khoshnevis, Dean’s Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering, Astronautics Engineerin...
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Bridge demolition for metro’s construction in downtown LA (video)
A short bridge was demolished in downtown LA, as it was standing in the way of the Regional Connector project, the city’s metro line extension. The bridge, leading to Hope Street, was built in the are...
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Timber Support Brackets by Hubbell
Timber brackets by Hubbell are perfect for connecting timber beams to helical piles. These brackets are used to connect timber beams to helical piles. The split bracket design is more universal bec...
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Hotel roof collapses during wedding rehearsal in Cuba
The lobby ceiling of the Cuban hotel Sol Rio De Luna y Mares collapsed on Feb. 2 during a wedding ceremony rehearsal, burying in the debris a British couple and their 24 guests, many of whic...
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The $23.5 billion Riyadh Metro will revolutionize the way the city’s residents get around
The Riyadh Metro is a rapid transit system under construction in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It will be 176 km (109 mi) long with 6 lines and 85 stations, including underground, elevated and at-grade...
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