For eco-conscious projects, using recycled materials or materials with a proportion of recycled content is a fundamental strategy. When the recycling process itself is a low-energy one, it results in a major win in terms … about Old Building Materials Find a New Life
Old Building Materials Find a New Life
GBK 2018: Construction in the Land of Fire and Ice
Known for its breathtaking landscapes of volcanic rock, dramatic geysers, and some of the largest snow-covered glaciers in all of Europe, Iceland is aptly named “The Land of Fire and Ice.” It is the second … about GBK 2018: Construction in the Land of Fire and Ice
Using Gaming Software to Improve Crane Safety
Cranes are one of the major risk areas on a construction site, but a team of researchers at Monash University have come up with a new approach to reducing the risks—using real-time sensing technology and … about Using Gaming Software to Improve Crane Safety
How Winning an Award Can Win You Business
Winning an industry award can present some really great marketing opportunities for your business. Being recognised for a service or product you provided can be a talking piece for years to come.
Saving Endangered Eagles Through Smart Technology
Goldwind Australia’s Cattle Hill Wind Farm will employ new technology to prevent wedge-tailed eagles colliding with rotating wind turbines. Cattle Hill, currently under construction, is the first wind farm in Australia to install the high-tech … about Saving Endangered Eagles Through Smart Technology
Doosan Bobcat Aims to Make Equipment Smarter
Automation has improved by leaps and bounds over the last decade, and the technology is proving viable as more companies start to incorporate some degree of autonomy into their vehicles. For example, companies like Caterpillar … about Doosan Bobcat Aims to Make Equipment Smarter
A Bright Future for Fishermans Bend
Fishermans Bend, one of Australia’s largest urban renewal projects, is finally back on track after its somewhat shaky and contentious start. The revitalised Fishermans Bend is planned to be home to around 80,000 residents and … about A Bright Future for Fishermans Bend
Fluor turns to IBM Artificial Intelligence on Megaprojects
Although originally developed to answer questions on the TV game show Jeopardy! (where it left human opponents in the dust back in 2011), IBM’s proprietary cognitive computing platform has evolved into one of the world’s … about Fluor turns to IBM Artificial Intelligence on Megaprojects
Can These New Drones Transform the Construction Sector?
DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and drone technology, has just unveiled two game-changing drones which will provide futuristic functionality for the construction industry—and one of the drones is powered with Australian software from … about Can These New Drones Transform the Construction Sector?
What to Know about Post-Disaster Contracting
A long period of rebuilding is ahead for the hurricane-ravaged Southeast, including hardest hit areas of Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina. Hurricanes Michael and Florence devastated the states with winds up to 155 … about What to Know about Post-Disaster Contracting
