The National Science Foundation and the Discovery Partners Institute in the US has established a National Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Construction. The initiative will lead to a first-of-its-kind institute...
The new generation of ear defenders will be using ‘hear-through” technology, which reduces loud background noise, but allows a conversation to be held. They also monitor and map exposure to...
To mark the 75th anniversary of both the company and its owner, JCB is giving all its employees across the world, Christmas Eve off. The business was founded by Joseph...
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros drawbar units no longer have wing mirrors. Instead, they have built-in cameras and screens. Standard equipment on the new model Actros trucks includes MirrorCam, the replacement...
The Construction Industry in the US has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, as has Australia and most countries around the world. The Construction Dive in the US reports on...
Renaissance One, Australia’s first lithium-ion battery factory, is to be built at Tomago in the Hunter region of NSW, announced Energy Renaissance, the manufacturer, in The Industrial and Safety Bulletin...
Earlier this year, Amey Streets Ahead, Sheffield City Council’s highway maintenance contractor, laid a trial section to repair a road in Sheffield, UK. The rubber-modified road surfacing material was supplied by local...
A joint venture between the University of Liverpool and A2e Ltd is seeking to commercial groundbreaking research into the use of AI and robotics in finding and fixing defects in...
CIOB announces World Quality Day conference The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has announced the first ever World Quality Day Conference. CIOB president Mark Beard will open and close the conference on Thursday 12 November...
The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has launched a ground-breaking Australian Construction Industry Charter to spearhead much-needed industry reform to help ensure stimulus projects are delivered efficiently and their benefits shared and maximised according...