by GCO | Oct 29, 2019 | experts
In the past seven years, four major disasters have caused serious disruptions in the Northeast and Midwest United States. Hurricane Sandy slammed into New York City in 2012, inflicting nearly US$11 billion in damage to buildings. In 2014, a storm dubbed “Snowvember”...
by GCO | Oct 26, 2019 | experts
Imagine walking into a supermarket, where you’re offered a free sample of a new protein shake with a secret ingredient. After a few sips (the shake’s delicious, by the way), you learn the secret isn’t some new super-kale or the latest magical supplement — what you’re...
by GCO | Oct 24, 2019 | experts
The report, by Hussam Mahmoud and Susan Palu of Colorado’s Department of Environmental Engineering, modelled the effect of rising temperatures on 90,000 steel bridges across America. The engineers looked at the effect of inadequate maintenance and increased...
by GCO | Oct 24, 2019 | experts
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has published new guidance on how best to fit pollinators into urban design and construction with a series of easy steps to suit all project budgets and sizes. Pollinators including bees, wasps, moths, butterflies and flies are vital...
by GCO | Oct 23, 2019 | experts
Until recently, construction was one of the least digitized and automated industries in the world. Many projects could be completed more efficiently with the help of the right construction robotics, mainly because the related tasks are incredibly repetitive. While...
by GCO | Oct 22, 2019 | experts
Technologies, such as telematics, are an everyday part of the construction industry. However, the 2019 Teletrac Navman Telematics Benchmark Report has uncovered just how grossly underutilized construction technologies are. Why does that matter? Because it means...
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