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3D-printed construction is still definitely on the cutting edge, but it's moving toward the mainstream remarkably quickly. The latest major stride comes from Denmark, where a team has completed what it calls Europe's largest 3D-printed housing project, creating a community of 36 self-contained student apartments. Continue Reading Category: Architecture , Engineering Tags: 3D Printing , Housing , …

Modern highway construction is undergoing a “material revolution” driven by the need for decarbonisation and climate resilience. The benefits of these materials extend beyond their carbon, or lack of it – but challenges exist. The post The benefits and challenges of using new materials in road construction appeared first on New Civil Engineer .

Contractors face serious pressure whenever harsh weather conditions interrupt commercial construction plans across Saskatchewan. Reliable building materials help them maintain steady project schedules and satisfy demanding client expectations. Sturdy metal buildings provide dependable strength that supports commercial projects requiring durability, flexibility, and reduced maintenance expenses. P…

Construction is adopting new materials and digital workflows at a pace the industry has not seen in decades. Building envelopes now generate power, project data moves through cloud platforms, and field crews report progress from tablets instead of paper logs. A useful way to track the change is to follow one innovation at a time, […] The post Modern Construction Technology: Materials, Management,…

Granolithic flooring is a cement-based topping laid over a structural slab to create a hard-wearing surface for factories, warehouses, and workshops. The material is a mix of Portland cement and fine aggregates such as crushed granite or other resistant rock, applied in a layer usually 20 to 40 millimeters thick. It looks much like ordinary […] The post Granolithic Flooring: Construction Method, …

Over the past decades, timber has expanded its presence in contemporary architecture —driven both by the development of new construction technologies and by the rediscovery of traditional building techniques, all with a focus on lower-impact environmental solutions. Schools are among the building types that best reflect this movement : it is in these environments that the environmental, construct…