by GCO | Oct 22, 2020 | experts
After more than a decade of planning, work has begun on the world’s longest immersed tunnel. Descending up to 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will link Denmark and Germany, slashing journey times when it opens in 2029. The tunnel, which will...
by GCO | Oct 21, 2020 | experts
The factory assembly-line approach offers potential savings of 10% to 20% on construction costs and speeds up the work, generating revenue sooner. Rise Modular founder and CEO Christian Lawrence said factory-built apartment construction can save costs and speed...
by GCO | Oct 21, 2020 | experts
For over a century, steel rebar has been the go-to material to reinforce concrete but a new approach promises to make the common building material stronger and more environmentally friendly. Scientists have leveraged 3D printing to produce a polymer lattice structure...
by GCO | Oct 16, 2020 | experts
Though the concept of a “smart city” has been around for decades, its latest iteration is one that prioritizes technology, such as advanced robotics, to improve the lives of citizens. This includes developing efficient infrastructure with cutting-edge...
by GCO | Oct 9, 2020 | experts
Forty cement and concrete companies from around the globe have unveiled a joint industry effort to deliver carbon neutral concrete by 2050. The initiative, called the 2050 Climate Ambition, is being co-ordinated by the Global Cement and Concrete Association. It aims...
by GCO | Oct 9, 2020 | experts
For the first time since July 2017, the number of cranes in North American cities has decreased, according to Rider Levett Bucknall’s newest crane count. The biannual count dropped by 40 cranes, 455 to 415, from Q1 to Q3 2020. Toronto still holds the crown for most...
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