Construction Industry Begins to Prepare for Cyberassault

Construction Industry Begins to Prepare for Cyberassault

Brief  |Digital automation associated with construction materials makes contractors vulnerable to hacking that could threaten the strength and integrity of structures. The construction industry’s reputation for lax cybersecurity practices makes it an inviting...
Assessment of Concrete Made with Discarded Tires

Assessment of Concrete Made with Discarded Tires

Brief  A new study has assessed the value of concrete made with crumb rubber from discarded tires by using it as a residential slab and monitoring its performance over several years, where it outshone conventional concrete in a number of ways.     Insight...
Material Flaws Often Don’t Portend Catastrophe

Material Flaws Often Don’t Portend Catastrophe

Brief  Cracks and warping that become evident over time in structures built with either wood, steel or concrete don’t necessarily suggest failure that might lead to something like the recent partial condominium collapse in Surfside, Fla., according to Sense...
Architects Benefit from Data-driven Work

Architects Benefit from Data-driven Work

Brief  Daniel Davis, a senior researcher at Hassell, writes that architects can take a data-led approach by using BIM data and other data. “Firms need to begin actively gathering data, they need to address the cultural issues that make the industry unappealing...
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