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Building the Future: The Rise of 3D Printing Drone Swarms in Construction
Description A team of researchers from Imperial College London and Empa were inspired by Mark Hansell's findings in his book Built by Animals to create a system of collective manufacturing using 3D printing drone swarms. The use of AI allows these drones to build...
Investigation of Using Crushed Glass Waste as Filler Replacement in Hot Asphalt Mixtures
Description The article discusses the investigation of using crushed glass waste as a filler replacement in hot asphalt mixtures. The results show that the replacement of traditional fillers with crushed glass waste can significantly improve the performance and...
Transition from the Traditional Brim Hardhat, to a Chin-strap Safety Helmet.
Description Traumatic Brain Injuries are responsible for 25% of all construction fatalities, and many life-altering injuries. With this information and emerging technology, many contractors are considering the transition from the traditional brim hardhat, to a...
The Most CExpensive Construction Mistakes Ever Made
Description Discover the shocking truth behind some of the world's most costly and deadly architectural disasters. From the sinking Millennium Tower to the infamous Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse, learn how design flaws, cost-cutting, and superstition can lead to...
The Secret $4BN tunnel Network Under the Metropolis, AKA
Description This week we're heading to Chicago, USA to look at the SECRET $4BN tunnel network under the metropolis, AKA: the Tunnel and Reservoir Project (TARP) - this massive 175-kilometre tunnel is quietly saving the windy city.
How to Navigate Difficult Challenges in in your Engineering Career
Description In this episode, I talk to Ryan Walter, CPC, P.E., senior civil engineer at Woolpert, and author of the book called “The YOU Project: Your Personal Guide to Self-Mastery at Work,” about a framework that you can use to help navigate your unique challenges...
3D Construction Printing Housing Project to be Launched
Description A recent report shows that South Africa may be turning to 3D printing to help combat the housing shortage in the country. The Department Of Science & Innovation will launch the initiative at the University Of Johannesburg today.
Fragility Assessment of RC Bridges Exposed to Seismic Loads and Corrosion over Time
Description The article discusses the fragility assessment of reinforced concrete bridges exposed to seismic loads and corrosion over time.It examines the effects of these factors on the safety and performance of the bridges, and suggests methods for assessing and...
New Zealand’s Firs Ever Underground Railway
Description This week we're heading to Liam's native New Zealand to cover The B1M's latest video all about Auckland’s $3.2BN new underground railway. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city - located on the North Island and home to over 1.5M people - but it's never had...