The Future of the Ready-Mixed Concrete Truck

The Future of the Ready-Mixed Concrete Truck

Brief  The ready-mixed concrete truck is a mobile manufacturing environment, not just a vehicle, writes Craig Yeack. He notes that as technology evolves, each provider seeks to add displays into the truck cab, but end-users want to choose their own communication...
Study: Volcanic Ash Suitable for Producing Cement

Study: Volcanic Ash Suitable for Producing Cement

Brief  The ash spewed by volcanoes is reactive enough to be used to make several kinds of cement, according to research by scientists in Spain. The conclusion is based on testing of ash samples taken from last year’s eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the...
3D- printing Makes Mark in British Clumbia Construction

3D- printing Makes Mark in British Clumbia Construction

Brief  The British Columbia building industry and universities are embracing 3D printing, with Twente Additive Manufacturing co-founder Ian Comishin saying “3D printers will be as common on building sites as excavators” in the next decade. Hit by...
A Modern Towable Tiny House

A Modern Towable Tiny House

Brief  French firm Baluchon’s latest tiny house embraces a modern, contemporary look. The towable home features a light-filled living area and a simple, space-saving layout that helps to maximize the limited floorspace available.   Insight While French firm...
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