India is all set to begin the construction of its greenest airport on the outskirts of Greater Noida in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Delhi Noida International Airport (DNIA) terminal will aim to achieve a LEED Gold standard certification ...
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Disposable Face Masks for Construction of Roads
In a breakthrough study, researchers at the RMIT University have developed a sustainable way to dispose of face masks by recycling them to make roads. The new material is a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble ...
Video: Virgin Hyperloop’s Passenger Experience Vision for the 21st Century
On 27th January 2021, Virgin Hyperloop shared its vision for the future of high-speed transportation, taking viewers on a virtual hyperloop journey by showing end-to-end passenger experience for the 21st century. Virgin Hyperloop aims to transport people across great distances ...
A Unique Technique to Strengthen 3D Printed Concrete | Video Inside
The RMIT University, in a recent study, found a way to strengthen 3D printed concrete (3DPC) by laying it in a lobster-shell pattern. In a bid to overcome the technical challenges in making 3D printed concrete strong enough for use ...
Eelume: Snake-like Robot to Perform Underwater Infrastructure Maintenance | Video Inside
The gas and deep-sea oil industry has a vast and expensive infrastructure to maintain and supervise. Structures like wells, piers, cables, and a labyrinth of thousands of kilometers of pipelines are required to be installed, inspected, and repaired periodically. Unfortunately, ...
What will the new US Administration mean for Construction?
After much hullabaloo, the US has seen a peaceful transition of power to Democrat Joe Biden. The new president was sworn in on Wednesday and has pledged to build the US “back better.” But what could it mean for the ...
BAM Nuttall all set to test 5G in Construction
A BAM Nuttall-led consortium is set to be a part of a government-funded trial to explore the potential of 5G for improving productivity in construction. The project will test 5G-powered cameras, drones, and sensors at different construction sites across Scotland. ...
Polyrok: A Sustainable Recycled Plastic Aggregate Alternative for Mineral Aggregate
The researchers from the RMIT University of Australia have found a way to develop a sustainable concrete aggregate made from lightweight recycled plastic. This breakthrough was achieved in partnership with Victorian recycling organizations Replas, RED Group, and SR Engineering. The ...