by GCO | Oct 1, 2020 | experts
Engineers from UK disaster response team SARAID are helping Beirut find stability after this summer’s catastrophic blast. Jason Ford reports.On August 4, 2020 the Lebanese capital of Beirut was rocked by an explosion that could be felt around 150 miles away on the...
by GCO | Sep 30, 2020 | experts
The global cement industry is estimated to account for 6-7% of man-made greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually.LafargeHolcim has joined the SBTi’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C, committing to science-based targets aligned to the highest ambition of the Paris Agreement,...
by GCO | Sep 30, 2020 | experts
Construction projects have many moving parts and managing all of these different elements is crucial to the success of your project. From onsite safety to choosing the right contractors, purchasing. Construction projects have many moving parts and managing all of...
by GCO | Sep 29, 2020 | experts
To prevent that, urban planners are rethinking how cities can better harness existing cooling systems, such as wind and waterways, to mitigate the effects of extreme heat, according to a new report from Urban Land Institute. Using the Gowanus neighborhood in Brooklyn...
by GCO | Sep 25, 2020 | experts
Barge damage to the Pensacola Bay Bridge during Hurricane Sally is worse that first thought, and there is no timetable yet for the repair. “The department understands how critical this facility is to the community and is also working to develop the repair plan...
by GCO | Sep 25, 2020 | experts
Drones that tie rebar. Robots that make roadway repairs. Machines that perform earthwork with little or no human intervention. These are just a sampling of the robotic solutions many believe can influence and improve construction performance and safety, as a key part...
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