Challenging terminology in the construction industry
The following is an example of what is happening in the construction industry in the US. Could this happen here? Lora McMillan, a senior superintendent working for Canadian construction firm...
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New research into how a circular economy can work in the construction industry
RMIT University in Melbourne, collaborating with the University of South Australia, University of NSW, University of Wollongong and the University of Adelaide have commence a new project that will research...
It’s not London Bridge that’s falling down …
A restoration program on a grand scale is needed to repair the Palace of Westminster in London – aka the Houses of Parliament. Preferably without any politicians or peers inside. 100...
What is the ultimate price of the “Big Build’ in Victoria?
Since 2014, when Daniel Andrews became Premier of Victoria, the pipeline of infrastructure projects over the next 11 years has nearly doubled to almost 90, costing taxpayers a total of...
Carbon reduction strategy for the construction industry published in the UK
The Construction Leadership Council of the UK (Construction Zero) has published a plan to reduce carbon across the construction sector, from manufacturing and design to construction and operation of assets,...
Modified diggers used in Afghanistan to clear land mines
A fleet of JCBs are being used by The Halo Trust, a British landmine clearance charity to help clear minefields in Afghanistan. Four modified JCB models – a 457ZX wheeled...
Transparent shovel bucket for wheeled loaders
Korean machinery manufacturer Doosan Infracore has launched the industry’s first ‘transparent bucket’ system for wheeled loaders. Doosan uses cameras to relay images into the driver’s cab of whatever is in...
UK firm fined £500K for safety breaches
Magistrates have handed down a fine of half a million pounds for safety breaches that led to employees of a building materials giant suffering from debilitating hand arm vibration syndrome....
Robots help install lift in 340 metre tall building in Dubai
Besix Group subsidiary Six Construct, Schindler and the DMCC free trade zone have chosen to use the Schindler Robotic Installation System for Elevators (Schindler Rise), claimed to be the world’s...
MMC panels heralded a success in the UK
Panelised modern methods of construction (MMC) are proving themselves to be viable alternatives to masonry, according to the latest results from a three-year study. Advanced Industrialised Methods for the Construction...