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Hempcrete: The Sustainable Building Material That Could Revolutionize Construction

Technology

28 Sep, 2024

Hempcrete: The Sustainable Building Material That Could Revolutionize Construction


Hempcrete, a bio-based building material, has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional bricks and concrete, both of which contribute...

National Children's Hospital Held 'Hostage' in €748m Dispute with Contractor: Board Accuses BAM of 'Under-Resourcing'

World

26 Sep, 2024

National Children's Hospital Held 'Hostage' in €748m Dispute with Contractor: Board Accuses BAM of 'Under-Resourcing'


The National Children’s Hospital (NCH) is being held like a “hostage” in negotiations with lead contractor BAM, the chief officer...

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closure This Weekend: What You Need to Know

World

22 Sep, 2024

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closure This Weekend: What You Need to Know


Drivers in and around Montreal should be aware that construction projects and the Montreal Marathon will result in multiple road...

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closed Again This Weekend for Construction

World

22 Sep, 2024

Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge Closed Again This Weekend for Construction


Drivers in and around Montreal should be aware that construction projects and the Montreal Marathon will result in multiple road...

MIT Engineers 3D-Print Glass Bricks That Interlock Like LEGOs for Sustainable Construction

Science

22 Sep, 2024

MIT Engineers 3D-Print Glass Bricks That Interlock Like LEGOs for Sustainable Construction


What if construction materials could be put together and taken apart as easily as LEGO bricks? Such reconfigurable masonry would...

ISG Subsidiaries File for Administration: Construction Giant on the Brink of Collapse

World

19 Sep, 2024

ISG Subsidiaries File for Administration: Construction Giant on the Brink of Collapse


Six subsidiaries of main contractor ISG have filed notices to enter administration, sending shockwaves through the UK construction industry. The...

OHL Group Faces Debt Crisis: Bondholder Deadline Extended as Company Seeks Restructuring

Business

17 Sep, 2024

OHL Group Faces Debt Crisis: Bondholder Deadline Extended as Company Seeks Restructuring


Spanish construction giant OHL Group is facing a debt crisis, with the company extending a deadline for bondholders to consent...

Kitchener Condo Construction: Should Builders Get to Start at 6 a.m.?

Local

16 Sep, 2024

Kitchener Condo Construction: Should Builders Get to Start at 6 a.m.?


A construction company in Kitchener is asking the city for permission to start work an hour earlier than normal on...

Former CFMEU Boss John Setka Defies Government Crackdown With Rally at Construction Site

World

5 Sep, 2024

Former CFMEU Boss John Setka Defies Government Crackdown With Rally at Construction Site


The Victorian government is investigating how former CFMEU heavyweight John Setka managed to hold an expletive laden rally at one...

Port Infrastructure Market: Booming Demand, Massive Growth, and Top Players to Watch

Business

28 Aug, 2024

Port Infrastructure Market: Booming Demand, Massive Growth, and Top Players to Watch


The global Port Infrastructure market is experiencing a surge in demand, driven by a confluence of factors that are propelling...

Power Rental Market Boom: $16 Billion Industry by 2031 -  Fueling Growth and Opportunities

Business

27 Aug, 2024

Power Rental Market Boom: $16 Billion Industry by 2031 - Fueling Growth and Opportunities


The global power rental market is poised for explosive growth, with projections indicating a market value of $16 billion by...

Flat Glass Market Booming: A $170 Billion Industry on the Rise

Business

24 Aug, 2024

Flat Glass Market Booming: A $170 Billion Industry on the Rise


The global flat glass market is expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years, driven by a surge in...

Major Traffic Disruption in Windsor: Howard Avenue Closure for $18 Million Intersection Upgrade

World

19 Aug, 2024

Major Traffic Disruption in Windsor: Howard Avenue Closure for $18 Million Intersection Upgrade


A major traffic disruption in south Windsor is set to begin today. City crews will start work on a significant...

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