How Drones Have Changed Construction & What’s Next

How Drones Have Changed Construction & What’s Next

On March 2, the commentary period ended for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed Remote ID rule. The rule would further facilitate safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems—or drones—into the United States airspace through a requirement that...
Precast Concrete Helps Fast-track Strategic Platinum Mine Link

Precast Concrete Helps Fast-track Strategic Platinum Mine Link

Construction of a new access road to Marula Platinum Mine on the Eastern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in Limpopo is nearing completion. Jointly funded by Marula Platinum Mine and Roads Agency Limpopo, the new road will quickly and efficiently connect employees from...
RobotStudio Brings 3D Printing Capabilities to ABB Robots

RobotStudio Brings 3D Printing Capabilities to ABB Robots

ABB has introduced the 3D printing capabilities of its PowerPac software to its RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software, giving users the ability to program ABB robots for additive manufacturing. While traditional 3D printing methods require...
Coronavirus Highlights Need for Remote Site Working

Coronavirus Highlights Need for Remote Site Working

Technologists are claiming this week that remote operation of construction sites is becoming increasing viable and could be an antidote to the likes of Covid-19.Development of digital technologies could help the sector deal with pandemics and other employment-damaging...
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