The world’s first urban airport dedicated to cargo drones and air taxis was launched in the city of Coventry, UK. Called “Air One,” the project is being undertaken by Urban-Air Port, a company that provides urban-air mobility infrastructure as a service. The construction has already started by Sir Robert Alpine Ltd. and will include a steel […]
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Quantity takeoff in construction estimates the quantities for a contract from the drawings and construction plans to forecast the upcoming construction costs. An accurate quantity takeoff helps the team stay on budget while ensuring time management and effective cost tracking. Quantity takeoff is a complicated process that is prone to errors and reworks. They are […]
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A shipping container home is made from steel containers used for transporting goods on ships. These units are large, reusable, intermodal containers available mainly in 10 ft, 20 ft, and 40 ft. Shipping container homes are a choice for homeowners looking for lower construction and maintenance costs. The container units can be used as standalone […]
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Planned preventive maintenance (PPM) is a type of preventive or preventative maintenance (PM) that is a systematic approach for maintaining the building operations or extending the building life before any disruption or breakdown. Preventive maintenance can be either planned or unscheduled. However, when it comes to building maintenance, planned preventive maintenance is the most effective […]
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A dream home may mean many things for many people, but customizing it based on the construction and design may be a real challenge. First, you need to imagine the realistic aspect of your dream home and then decide how much of it can be achieved. Things to Remember Designing a home from scratch is […]
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No matter how many interior design shows or magazines you follow, you will always find designers paying careful attention to the marble flooring. That’s because marble is timeless and its beauty is truly unmatched. Marble flooring is affordable, blends well with any mood board, and accentuates any furniture you choose. No wonder then that the […]
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Not all new building designs and construction projects require architectural rendering. However, the practice of using computer-generated images to provide a realistic view of what a proposed building will look like is gaining popularity. The main reason that architects choose to create three-dimensional renderings before breaking ground on their design is that it provides them […]
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As a business owner, you must be aware of new materials in the market on a regular basis. Some of these are groundbreaking in the construction community and others may not be. In many cases, products that were developed for use in “green” or sustainable building projects have been known to do far more than […]
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Transparent aluminum or Aluminum Oxynitride (ALON) is an optically transparent aluminum which is a crystalline substance made of aluminate powder alloys. Aluminum being a popular construction material becomes aesthetically pleasing when a transparent element is added to it. ALON or transparent aluminum is used in various applications like infrared optical windows, sensor components, and the […]
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Are you planning to start a home renovation project? Have you considered hiring an electrician? Well, if not, then we are here to help you make a well-informed decision. We have enlisted a few reasons why you should consider hiring an electrician for home renovation projects. Installation of New Outlets If you are renovating your […]
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On Jan 14th, 2022, President Biden’s administration launched the Bridge Formula Program (BFP) to fix thousands of bridges across the United States. The scheme was made possible by the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and was administered by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). The program represents the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction […]
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Concrete sensors are sensors embedded in concrete to record its temperature and humidity. The data collected by these sensors is retrieved either using a mobile application or Bluetooth connection. Concrete sensors monitor the real-time site temperature and the differentials of concrete to study the maturity and strength-gain properties. This article briefly explains the features and […]
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The use of renewable energy is a great way to minimize or eliminate emissions from construction sites. Construction sites are the major sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and they are responsible for around 39% of all energy and process-related carbon dioxide release worldwide. This is because they require high energy to operate heavy machinery. For […]
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) defines reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials as removed and/or reprocessed pavement materials that contain asphalt and aggregates. RAP materials are either milled or crushed and used for various highway construction activities like subgrade preparation, recycled hot and cold mix asphalt pavements, backfills, etc. […]
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Mass concrete is defined as heavy volume concrete work with large dimensions and boundary conditions that are prone to elevated temperatures due to a higher rate of the heat of hydration. The high temperature in concrete results in high thermal stresses, cracking, and reduced long-term strength gain. Hence, the main factor distinguishing mass concrete from […]
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The digital twin technology is being used in urban planning for addressing issues like energy use, emissions, noise, traffic management, and parking. Cities like Los Angeles, Boston, Galveston, Texas already have digital twin models or are planning to do so. Recently, Las Vegas completed the first phase of a digital twin of its downtown to […]
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Transverse joints are formed either at the beginning or the endpoint of an asphalt pavement and are perpendicular to the direction of the pavement. Transverse joints are unavoidable at some point of pavement construction due to unexpected working conditions. But it can be minimized by proper planning for construction practices, compaction methods, and startup procedures. […]
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